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November 11, 2022

Jasinski named deputy Senate Republican leader

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has been named as deputy leader of the Senate Republicans for the upcoming 2023-2024 legislative session. On Thursday, Senate Republicans selected Senator Mark Johnson as the minority leader. “I…

November 11, 2022

Senate Republicans elect Mark Johnson as Leader

Today Senate Republicans elected Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) as their Minority Leader to guide the caucus during the next session. “Senate Republicans are focused on delivering for Minnesotans,” Johnson said, “The historic…

November 10, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Expressing my sincere gratitude for everyone who answered the call to public service

Friends and neighbors With the conclusion of this week’s 2022 election, newly elected or reelected officials will begin preparations for their roles at various levels of local, state and federal government. For others, the campaign…

November 10, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – Veterans Day

Friends and neighbors, Veterans Day serves as a time to honor the brave men and women who showed immeasurable strength and heroism while protecting our Nation. Our service men and women selflessly answer the call…

November 4, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller profiled by national nonpartisan governing leadership group

Minnesota’s Senate Majority Leader, Jeremy Miller (R-Winona), was profiled by the Council of State Governments (CSG) in the October issue of their Stateline Midwest magazine. The profile focuses on how Senator Miller’s family values fueled…

October 28, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Improving literacy is essential for the success of our Minnesota students

Literacy is a core, basic function of a public education. However, if a public education system is unable to teach literacy, then public education has missed the mark and for the sake of the children,…

October 24, 2022

Chamberlain responds to MN declining test scores in Nation’s Report Card

Today Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released a statement on the Nation’s Report Card showing significant decline in Minnesota student test scores. The report is published by the National Assessment of Educational Progress and shows…

October 24, 2022

Ruud named 2022 Lake Advocate

On September 24, at a meeting of over 20 lake association leaders from across the state, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers (MLR) Advocates Executive Director Jeff Forester honored Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) with the 2022…

October 20, 2022

Draheim statement on Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra’s retirement

On Wednesday, Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra announced he would retire when his contract expires next August. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) issued the following statement: “I want to thank Chancellor Malhotra for his long…

October 20, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Public safety must be Minnesota’s primary focus

Friends and neighbors, In 2021, violent crime rose across Minnesota by an alarming 21.6% and clearly illustrates why public safety must be a primary focus for our state. Sometimes folks wonder, are our legislators doing anything to help?…

October 18, 2022

2022 LIUNA Leadership Awards Presented to Sen. Bill Weber

Saint Paul, MN — On Friday, October 14, Minnesota’s infrastructure union presented three 2022 LIUNA Leadership Awards during the LIUNA Open House. The recipients were Senator Bill Weber, Representative Zack Stephenson and House Speaker Melissa Hortman.…

October 18, 2022

THE WALZ ADMINISTRATION BROKE THE LAW

St. Paul – Today, Rep. Steve Drazkowski and Sen. Mark Koran announced a major development regarding the Feeding Our Future fraud investigation and the Walz Administration’s response. “Minnesota Statutes 3.971 requires the Minnesota Department of…

October 14, 2022

Statement from Sen. Rich Draheim on Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Consideration of Rent Control in the Qualified Allocation Plan

Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim (R- Madison Lake), chair of the Senate’s Housing Finance and Policy Committee, released the following statement in response to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s (MHFA) consideration of rent control in…

October 13, 2022

Howe recognized by Minnesota Fire Association Coalition

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) was recently recognized by the Minnesota Fire Association Coalition (MNFAC) for his work on issues that affect the Minnesota Fire Service. During his time in the Senate, Howe has been a longtime…

October 12, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Anderson stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, today presented Senator Bruce Anderson (Buffalo Township) with the prestigious…

October 12, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Ways to vote during the weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 Minnesota general election

Friends and neighbors, This November 8 is Minnesota’s general election. Besides voting in person on Election Day, there are several additional ways to cast your ballot – absentee voting by mail or in-person 46 days…

October 10, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman honored with the MSFCA’s Legislative Award for leadership on fire-related issues

Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) was recently presented with the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association’s(MSFCA) Legislative Award to recognize her leadership on Minnesota’s fire-related issues. This award is presented to legislators who championed policies that further advance the mission…

October 6, 2022

Senator Warren Limmer honored with the MSFCA’s Legislative Award for leadership on fire-related issues

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) was recently presented with the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association’s(MSFCA) Legislative Award to recognize his leadership on Minnesota’s fire-related issues. This award is presented to legislators who carried policies that further advance the…

October 6, 2022

MN Sentencing Guidelines Commission delays decision to reduce penalties, Limmer promises Senate GOP will reverse it if passed

ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission met today and discussed briefly the proposal that could lead to reduced sentences for repeat offenders if the offender commits a crime while on probation. The proposed…

October 5, 2022

Miller statement on frontline worker bonus payments

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller released the following statement following the announcement of $487 payments to 1.02 million Minnesotans who were approved as frontline workers during the COVID pandemic: “I applaud our frontline workers who…