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September 2, 2022

Newman statement on OLA Special Review of SWLRT

ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Office of the Legislative Auditor released a Special Review of the budget, timeline, and scope of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The letter from OLA summarizing the Special Review…

August 29, 2022

Abeler responds after sex-offender escapes in shopping mall

As reported in the Aug. 26 Star Tribune article by Paul Walsh (full article included below), a convicted sex offender escaped from his supervised group at River Hills Mall in Mankato last week. The 31-year-old…

August 29, 2022

Abeler, Limmer respond after sex-offender escapes in shopping mall

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate committee chairs Jim Abeler and Warren Limmer released statements following a report that a convicted sex-offender escaped from his supervised group at River Hills Mall in Mankato last week. The…

August 29, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, recently presented Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (Winona) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “There are more than 500,000…

August 25, 2022

MN test scores emphasize need to prioritize academic skills

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Education Chair Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement on the report showing Minnesota students and schools are struggling to meet basic reading, math, and science skills. “Senate Republicans championed…

August 25, 2022

Kiffmeyer: The Great Minnesota Get-Together

Friends and neighbors, This week marks the kickoff of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, fittingly known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” This summer staple runs through Labor Day and showcases the finest of our state’s…

August 25, 2022

Jasinski: Report confirms violent crime increase statewide

Report confirms violent crime increase statewide By: Senator John Jasinski Recently Gov. Walz’s own Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released the findings of its 2021 Uniform Crime Report. The Uniform Crime Report is a comprehensive summary…

August 25, 2022

Draheim: Cost of living and violent crime still on Minnesotans’ minds

Cost of living and violent crime still on Minnesotans’ minds By: Senator Rich Draheim Almost everywhere I go I still hear about two issues more than anything else: the soaring cost of living and rising…

August 25, 2022

Nelson: Minnesota Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board gives itself power to remove monuments, memorials, and works of art at the Minnesota State Capitol

Minnesota’s Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAP Board) voted today to give itself the power to remove monuments, memorials, and works of art from the capitol grounds. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) offered an amendment…

August 19, 2022

Howe sends letter to Secretary of State requesting clarification on polling location cards

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) this week sent a letter to Secretary of State Steve Simon regarding polling place mailers that were sent to voters prior to the Primary Election on August 9. Voters residing in…

August 18, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Violent crime is on the rise across Minnesota

Friends and neighbors, We are all distinctly aware of the rise in crime in the Twin Cities and its suburbs. This can be even more clearly seen through the alarming data found in the 2021 Uniform…

August 16, 2022

Nelson: PhRMA’s “Roadmap to Health” Program Stops at the Kasson Festival in the Park

Kasson, MN (August 12, 2022) — Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson joined the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and We Work For Health at Kasson Festival in the Park with the “Roadmap to Health”…

August 12, 2022

Limmer: Walz’s public safety policies have left Minnesotans unsafe

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chairman Warren Limmer released the following statement on the Uniform Crime Report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: “Today’s report makes it clear: Under…

August 12, 2022

Senator Eichorn & Representative Igo release a joint statement on Senator David Tomassoni’s passing

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) and Representative Spencer Igo (R-Grand Rapids) released the following joint statement in response to the passing of Senator David Tomassoni: “We send our condolences to the Tomassoni family during this…

August 12, 2022

Westrom: Grants for Meat Processing in Brooten- Will Beef Things Up

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced the City of Brooten will receive $866,000 as part of a Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program (BDPI) Grant for the Jennigas Meat…

August 12, 2022

Senate Republicans remember David Tomassoni

This morning we learned that our treasured friend and colleague, David Tomassoni, passed away last night after being diagnosed with ALS last year. Some of our members shared their thoughts and memories. I am deeply…

August 11, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

This week marks the final installment of my updates on the Constitution’s Bill of Rights. It is my hope that you have enjoyed learning a little bit more about each of these amendments just as…

August 9, 2022

Jasinski: helping Minnesotans with rising cost of living

Friends and neighbors – As I talk to people around the district, a few issues still tend to come up in conversation after conversation: cost of living and crime and public safety are the ones…

August 9, 2022

Senator Carrie Ruud Recognized for Leadership by Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) was recognized last week by the Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota (ARM) for her years of service and leadership in the State Senate, and particularly as the Chair…

August 5, 2022

Nelson applauds grant award for History Center of Olmsted County

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today applauded the Minnesota Historical Society for awarding a history grant to the History Center of Olmsted County for building maintenance “The History Center of Olmsted County has been…