Uphold 2nd Amendment Rights
Accountability in Government and Personal Lives
School Transparency
No More Critical Race Theory
No More Social and Emotional Learning
Less Government, More Transparency
Less Taxes
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Legislative Update From the Desk of Senator Steve Drazkowski February 28, 2026
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We're at the end of the 2nd week of the legislative session. Committees are meeting, bills are being introduced and heard, and lots of constituents are coming to visit my office to talk about the issues that they care about. Last week, Senate Republicans, including me, held a press conference on our initiatives to combat fraud in the state's public programs, and on Friday, we heard information about the State's economic health, with spending outpacing revenue and other troubling signs.
Economic Forecast leaves a lot of questions
The February and November budget forecasts give lawmakers and the governor their most up-to-date picture of how much money the state expects to take in and spend, based on the latest economic data. Legislators use the forecast as a financial guide for any budget decisions made during the session.
Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget released its February budget forecast on Friday, 2/27 showing a $3.7 billion surplus in the current two-year budget cycle. The forecast continued to predict structural imbalances ahead that could easily become significant budget deficits.
I strongly believe that the state surplus that will be in the headlines exists because President Trump's policies have created a stronger national economy, but the fact remains that Minnesota continues to spend more than it takes in. We are still trying to patch the hole Democrats created when they expanded and created new programs when they held both houses of the legislature under Governor Walz’s direction.
Finally, the forecast notes that we don't know the effect of the federal clawbacks of fraudulent payments authorized by the state for Medicaid and of other penalties for noncompliance with new federal laws, such as work requirements for some welfare payments.
The next tasks are clear: we must stop the fraud, prosecute the criminals, end the reckless spending, and give the taxpayers of this state some relief.”
A report from the Tax Foundation on State Competitiveness rankings: Minnesota ranks 44th out of 50 for tax competitiveness. The state's top income tax rate of 9.85% is among the highest in the country. Sales taxes average over 8%, property taxes are high, and the corporate tax rate of 9.8% is also near the top nationally. Minnesota stacks tax on top of tax, and it's costing the state its competitive edge.
A Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Business Benchmarks Report ranked Minnesota 38th with 1% GDP per capita annual growth, 40th for labor force growth, and 41st in net domestic migration. Between 2019 and 2024, key economic statistics slowed to nearly stagnant or negative levels, reversing previous trends, and impacting the state’s overall economic climate.
FORECAST DOCUMENTS
** February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast (PDF)
** February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation (PDF)
Republicans do the heavy lifting on fraud
On February 19, Senate Republicans rolled out several new bills as part of an action plan to stop and prevent fraud in Minnesota’s public programs. The bills give the legislature stricter oversight of taxpayer’s dollars and the administration of these programs, support the use of technology to streamline delivery and verification of services, and provide better accountability within state government.
Bill List
Stricter legislative oversight
• Reestablishing and requiring legislative confirmation of commissioners (Kruen)
• Automatic audits and/or pause in social services have a large growth in spending (Rassmusson)
Technology to streamline verification and delivery of services
• Electronic visit verification and recipient sign off for services provided (Rassmusson)
• Do not pay list database of people ineligible to receive state payments (Drazkowski)
• Verification of eligibility requirements for Medicaid by Managed Care Organizations (Drazkowski)
• Technology advancements on eligibility and verification (Koran)
Accountability in state government
• Criminal penalties for falsifying paperwork for audits (Koran)
• DHS and DCYF OIG Annual Reporting Requirements (Gruenhagen)
• Unannounced in- person site visit for every DHS and DCYF program (Holmstrom)
Fishing information for 2026
Spring is nearly here, and so is the end of ice fishing season. Dark houses, fish houses, and portables must be off the ice no later than 11:59 p.m. (end of the day) for each of the dates given in the categories below. County sheriffs may prohibit or restrict the use of motorized vehicles if dangerous ice conditions are present. If shelters are not removed, owners may be cited. A conservation officer may also confiscate, remove, or destroy any ice structure and its contents if they are not removed by the deadline.
Dates of removal are determined by an east-west line formed by U.S. Hwy. 10, east along Hwy. 34 to Minnesota Hwy. 200, east along Hwy. 200 to U.S. Hwy. 2, and east along Hwy. 2 to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. After removal dates, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only when occupied or attended. Storing or leaving shelters on a public access is prohibited.
Inland waters
• South of line - March 2, 2026
• North of line - March 16, 2026
Border waters
• Minnesota-Iowa - February 20
• Minnesota–Wisconsin - March 1
• Minnesota–North and South Dakota - March 5
• Minnesota–Canada - March 31
Download your 2026 Fishing Regulations booklet here or pick one up wherever you buy your fishing license after March 1. Regulations go into effect March 1, 2026.
The DNR also has a survey on Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Regulations.
Don't hesitate to contact me anytime with any issues, concerns, or feedback so I can best represent you. The best way to reach me is by email at sen.steve.drazkowski@mnsenate.gov or by phone at 651-296-5612. My legislative assistant is Margaret Martin, and her number is 651-296-4264. She will be happy to assist you, in or out of session.
Sincerely,
Steve Drazkowski
Minnesota Senate, District 20, Wabasha, Goodhue, Winona, Olmsted, and Dakota Counties.
2411 Minnesota Senate Building
95 University Avenue W.
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St. Paul, MN 55155
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From the Desk of Pam Altendorf State Representative 20A February 27, 2026
WHAT'S NEW?
In the past, I have discussed the topic of data centers and urged local communities to truly investigate whether they think a construction in their town is a good idea. This week we learned that the City of Pine Island reached a deal with Google to have a data center built along Highway 52. Read about it, and other statewide data center plans here.
Also, congratulations to Lake City’s Taylor Heise for winning the gold medal for Team USA’s women’s hockey! We are all so proud!
LEGISLATION HIGHLIGHTS
DEMOCRATS ARE COMING FOR YOUR GUNS
We’ve known for a while that Democrats are frightened of guns. Bills brought forward in the public safety committee proves it.
The first would ban the sale, transfer, and possession of almost all semi-automatic rifles in Minnesota. The second limits magazine capacity for firearms to 10 rounds. Don’t want to comply? No problem, you’ll just be thrown in prison then for up to 5 years.
Think about that. You’ve got an empty magazine that can hold 15 rounds lying in your basement, and if you don’t get it out of your possession you can sit in prison with people who have committed murder.
By comparison, state law provides a sentence for up to 90 days in the county jail for committing domestic assault.
These bills are coming forward because we have a tie in the House – 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats, which means co-chairs of each committee. On the day a Democrat leads the hearing, they bring forward the bills they want to talk about. And they want to talk about guns.
Unconstitutionality aside, because there’s a tie in the House, these bills are going nowhere. But it should give you something to think about.
Democrats are showing you exactly what they’d do, and what they’ll prioritize, if given the chance. If they have a majority in the Minnesota House next year, these bills will not only come forward, but they will pass. And if we see a Democrat trifecta again (House, Senate and Governor’s Office controlled by Democrats) bills like this are becoming state law.
Long story short, if they’re in charge and you’re a law-abiding gun owner, they want to make you a criminal just for exercising your 2nd Amendment rights.
On guns and many other topics this session, the Democrats are showing you exactly who they are. Instead of holding violent criminals accountable or offering solutions to flag mentally ill individuals, Democrats just want to ban guns and criminalize law abiding gun owners, because they are scared by them. Do not ignore their playbook this session, as they are showing you what they want to accomplish in the future.
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ADDRESSING FRAUD IN AUTISM SERVICES PROGRAMS
This week, a pair of House committees heard about a recent Optum report that suggests that 90% of claims made to pay for autism services may be fraudulent.
Of course, it’s difficult to truly dive into the information when the Walz administration blacks out 90% of its contents and chooses not to implement any of the recommendations.
Among the facts that weren’t redacted, the analysis found the number of autism service providers jumped from 41 to 328 over a five-year span. Some of these providers were missing very basic information, such as phone numbers or websites, yet were routinely sending bills to the State of Minnesota.
And then there’s this: autism spending has grown from $1 million in 2017 to more than $343 million in 2024. That’s a 34,200% increase.
It never ends in this state, yet another example of unbelievable activity that has contributed to at least $9 billion being stolen by people who seek to scam our system. And it is another example of limited transparency, and even less accountability, from the Walz administration.
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Legislative Update From the Desk of Representative Steve Jacob February 27, 2026
Hello from the State Capitol,
This week, our human services committee attempted to review a recent Optum report that suggests that 90% of claims made to pay for autism services may be fraudulent.
As a lawmaker who is tasked with trying to oversee, understand, and eliminate potential fraud, the task is awfully difficult when the Walz administration retracts 90% of it.
Among the facts that weren’t redacted, the analysis found the number of autism service providers jumped from 41 to 328 over a five-year span. Some of these providers were missing very basic information, such as phone numbers or websites, yet were routinely sending bills to the State of Minnesota.
At least $9 billion has been stolen from state taxpayers due to fraud, and the Walz administration continues to be of little help. It is very frustrating.
INCOMPETENCE ONCE AGAIN REWARDED
Shireen Gandhi is our new commissioner for the Department of Human Services. She’s held the interim tag for more than a year. Since then, we’ve learned $9 billion has been swindled from our state due to repeated inactions by the administration, and in some cases, coverups.
As a member of the Legislative Audit Commission, Gandhi spoke to us about fraud in this state. Discussing the need for getting fraud under control, she said, “First we’re going to crawl. Then we’ll walk slowly, then we’ll walk, and then we’ll jog slowly.”
Not exactly the kind of person who appears to believe we have hit crisis mode when it comes to fraud in this state.
Gandhi was in charge when the nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) audited the Behavioral Health Administration, which is part of DHS. It found that state employees not only mismanaged money but also participated in a cover up by fabricating documents to cover their tracks.
I honestly thought she’d be fired. Instead, she gets a promotion. Another ‘only in Minnesota’ moment; of which there are far too many.
COUNTIES NEED MONDERNIZED SOFTWARE
As a former county commissioner, I understand the problems our counties are facing with outdated equipment and technology. Currently, there are employees staring at decades old green screens while trying to implement social programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.
Think of the wasted staff time as they are trying to grapple with software that is no longer reliable. These are also programs that are ripe for being ripped off by fraudsters. We don’t want the swindlers to have the ability to operate more quickly and efficiently than the counties. We need to find a way to update their technology.
TROUBLES IN MEXICO
Most of us have heard about the unrest in Mexico, and I have heard from several residents who are desperately trying to leave that country, but cannot. Unfortunately, I am fairly limited in ways I can help these folks, but have been urging them to contact Congressman Finstad’s office. I truly wish I could do more. Prayers needed for our neighbors as they try to get home safely.
KEEP IN TOUCH
As always, my door is always open. If you ever have any legislative questions, please contact me. I can be reached at rep.steven.jacob@house.mn.gov or by phone at 651.296.2273.
Have a good weekend,
Steve
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From the Desk of Alex Plechash Chairman MNGOP January 25, 2026
What’s happening in Minneapolis is tragic.
The loss of life is tragic.
The chaos—barricades going up, businesses boarding up, families living with fear—is tragic.
And yet, while Minnesotans are looking for calm and leadership, our floundering elected officials are busy trying to score points on social media and threatening to shut down government—for the second time in a year.
This is what Amy Klobuchar and Tim Walz call leadership.
A constant state of chaos.
Minnesotans are tired of it.
We are tired of failing schools where nearly half of our kids cannot read or do math at grade level.
We are tired of paying some of the highest taxes in the country—only to watch millions stolen through fraud.
We are tired of one-party rule in our state and cities that has delivered two decades of decline.
What Minnesotans want isn’t radical.
They want normalcy.
They want safety.
They want a government that functions.
We are ready to return Minnesota to excellence in education and innovation.
We are ready to reward hard work again.
We are ready for a renewed spirit of common sense, accountability, and togetherness.
That renewal starts at caucus on February 3.
We need your voice.
We need your involvement.
We need your leadership.
I’m ready. Are you?
Alex Plechash
Chairman
Republican Party of Minnesota
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From The Desk of Donna Bergstrom Deputy Chairwoman MNGOP January 20, 2026
Greetings,
From the way events are unfolding in Minnesota, I sometimes have to check my Siri app just to confirm that I am still in Minnesota—and not the Twilight Zone.
This is no laughing matter. The lawlessness Minnesotans are witnessing from agitators and protesters is infuriating and unacceptable. When so-called “journalist” Don Lemon led a mob into a house of worship on Sunday, shutting down a religious service, I nearly blew my lid.
If you have not yet seen the report, here it is from Alpha News:
https://alphanews.org/utterly-despicable-anti-ice-mob-storms-st-paul-church-shuts-down-service/
Will Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison file charges against the agitators?
No.
Has Senator Amy “Kooky” Klobuchar condemned the desecration of a house of worship?
Not that I’ve seen.
But she was quick to demand an investigation into ICE agents defending themselves against protesters.
https://www.aol.com/articles/klobuchar-calls-investigation-ice-shooting-231724489.html
Has Governor Tim Walz made any effort to “turn down the temperature”?
Not one iota.
In fact, his actions—along with those of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—have been so egregious that the Trump administration has opened an investigation into alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement:
This is an election year. And those of us who still have a shred of common sense can clearly see what is happening on the Left:
Lawlessness. Agitators. Destruction.
So what can you and I do to make Minnesota great again?
First—STAY.
As tempting as it may be to move elsewhere, thank you for standing your ground and fighting for this great state.
Second—PLAN TO CAUCUS.
Commit today: https://committocaucus.org/
Bring a friend, a family member, or another like-minded Minnesotan with you.
Third—SERVE.
During elections—both primary and general—consider serving as an Election Judge or Poll Challenger. The Republican Party of Minnesota will need thousands of Republicans willing to step up.
Sign up here:
https://mngop.com/become-an-election-judge/
—or register at caucus.
Fourth—GET CONNECTED.
If you are not yet involved with your local Republican unit, find your group here:
https://mngop.com/find-your-local-republicans/
Finally—SUPPORT THE CAUSE FINANCIALLY.
Every donation matters. Whether funding phone calls, digital outreach, or mailers, your dollars make a real difference.
Donate online:
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Or mail a check to:
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Remember, Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program is available again:
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This year, Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. For 250 years, this nation has grown stronger and more resilient through the courage of citizen-patriots.
As Republicans in Minnesota, we honor that legacy—and we carry it forward.
Happy Birthday, America.
Here’s to many more years as ONE NATION, UNDER GOD
With resolve and gratitude,
Donna M. Bergstrom
Deputy Chair
Republican Party of Minnesota
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From the Desk of Dawn Appel Wabasha County Republican Chair January 5, 2026
Dear Wabasha County Republicans,
I hope you had a wonderful time over the Christmas and New Year's Holiday celebrating with family and friends. Most of all I pray you are all feeling blessed and ready for the wonderful year ahead of us! This year we should all be motivated to get involved and do everything we can to get a Republican Governor elected into office and bring back our Minnesota vitality and integrity!
Our first priority of the new year is completing the Caucus proceedings on February 3rd, which is quickly approaching. We have secured all of the Wabasha County precinct locations and are looking for people who will volunteer to help us make this day a success. If you want to help but not sure if you know what to do, don't worry, there are lots of training sessions to help (see end of this email for one that fits for you).
Areas where we need your help includes the following (please email me if you are interested):
Greeters- Need 1-2 for each of 5 locations to help provide information and direct attendees to the correct precinct table/room
Caucus Secretary- Need 1 for each of 5 Locations. Help keep the room focused, on task and on time. Work with the Conveyor to ensure that all precincts have completed required paperwork, verify that Delegate & Alternate counts are accurately reflected on precinct logs and help to ensure delivery to BPOU Chair by next day.
Precinct Chair - Directs the specific precinct on caucus proceedings. Serves as Precinct Chair for 2 years attends BPOU meetings representing community interest/concerns
Precinct Secretary- One for every Precinct. Ensures all precinct papers are completed correctly, collected and submitted to the Caucus Secretary or Conveyor.
These trainings are designed for any unit leader and every precinct caucus convener (and/or their secretary). Each session includes a step-by-step review of the required forms, best practices to avoid common errors, and a dedicated Q&A so conveners feel confident and ready to run a smooth, orderly caucus.
Training Schedule (Central Time):
• Mondays: 7:00–8:15 PM
• Tuesdays: 7:00–8:15 PM
• Thursdays: 7:00–8:15 PM
• Saturdays: 1:00–2:15 PM
Please attend and strongly encourage your conveners to attend one (or more) of these sessions. Repetition helps, and we want every convener to be comfortable with the paperwork before caucus night.
Please see the links below and share them with your conveners:
WEEKDAY ZOOM - MON, TUES & THURS
• https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84676243690?pwd=zbPzYzYgay88zF1kWaivWZQWTXqKTy.1
Meeting ID: 846 7624 3690
Passcode: 095492
SATURDAY ZOOM
• https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88551974418?pwd=8aTYiVlRcO5JOqaIKbJ5nYqP0FsbNc.1
Meeting ID: 885 5197 4418
Passcode: 277467
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Thank you for all of your consideration. We need you and appreciate you!
Dawn Appel
Wabasha County BPOU Chair
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
PRECINCT OFFICERS, DELEGATES, AND ALTERNATES
It is time to step up to the plate and take back our country from Democrats at every level of government—locally on city councils and school boards, in St. Paul, and in Washington, D.C.
That work starts in your precinct, by organizing your neighbors and turning them out to vote.
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PRECINCT OFFICERS
Term of Office: Two (2) years
Precinct Officers serve as the backbone of grassroots Republican organizing. Their responsibilities include:
- Representing the Republican Party to voters within your precinct
- Attending required officer leadership training courses
- Supporting Republican candidates and the Party financially
- Recruiting volunteers and assisting candidates and your BPOU with:
- Fundraising events
- Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) phone calls
- Door knocking
- Volunteer recruitment
- Yard sign placement
- Filling your precinct’s delegate allocation for BPOU conventions
- If a delegate cannot attend, recruiting alternates to ensure all delegate seats are filled
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DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
Term of Office: Two (2) years
Delegates and alternates play a critical role in electing Republican leadership and shaping party direction. Responsibilities include:
- Working with precinct and BPOU officers to elect endorsed Republican candidates
- Attending ALL conventions and becoming informed on the issues and candidates you will vote on
- Recruiting an alternate to attend in your place if you are unable to attend a convention
- Supporting Republican candidates, your BPOU, and the Party financially
- Assisting candidates and your BPOU with:
- Fundraising events
- Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) phone calls
- Door knocking
- Volunteer recruitment
- Yard sign placement
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EXAMPLES OF GRASSROOTS ACTIVITIES
Precinct officers, delegates, and alternates have fulfilled their duties by organizing activities such as:
- Door knocking all Republican voters in your precinct for a Get-Out-The-Vote effort
- The State Party can provide voter lists and access to the Advantage app
- Calling Republican voters in your precinct for a Get-Out-The-Vote effort
- The State Party can provide voter lists and the Red Dialer automatic calling program
- Door knocking or calling unidentified voters to update voter records and establish strong voter IDs
- Contacting voters who have recently moved into your precinct and assisting them with Minnesota voter registration
- Contacting Republican voters to request participation in Precinct Caucus Registrations (PCRs) or to host a fundraiser
- Hosting a Republican block party and hand-delivering invitations throughout the precinct
- Hosting a meet-and-greet for an endorsed Republican candidate and hand-delivering invitations to precinct voters
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PRECINCT CAUCUS SECRETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Precinct Caucus Secretary plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, legality, and completeness of caucus records. Careful attention to detail is essential.
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BEFORE THE CAUCUS
1. Review all materials in the Caucus Packet in advance.
2. Arrive early (no later than 6:00 PM) to assist the Caucus Convener with room setup and preparation.
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REGISTRATION
3. Ensure all registration materials are properly laid out before attendees arrive.
4. Carefully review registration forms to confirm they are completed accurately and legibly.
- Remind attendees to PRINT their contact information, including email address.
- Clarify any missing, unclear, or illegible information before the caucus begins.
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DURING THE CAUCUS
5. After the election of Delegates and Alternates, record those elected on the attendee sign-in form to the right of the individual’s name.
- Do not exceed the number of allocated Delegates and Alternates.
- If not all positions are filled, fewer names may be recorded than the allocated number.
- Mark:
- Delegates with a “D”
- Alternates with an “A”
- If Alternates are elected in rank order, record the rank number next to each “A.”
6. Record elected Precinct Officers next to the individual’s name on the sign-in pages or PCRC forms:
- Chair or Co-Chair – “C”
- Vice Chair – “V”
- Secretary – “S”
- Treasurer – “T”
(Record on the Caucus Book or PCRC forms, as applicable.)
7. If an individual is elected but not present, complete an absentee sheet for that person.
• Required information includes:
- Elected position
- Full name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
8. Record times and totals on designated forms, including:
- Time caucus convened
- Number of attendees
- Number of delegates
- Number of observers
9. Collect all resolutions and ensure each is clearly marked PASS or FAIL.
10. Sign your name on all designated forms where required.
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AFTER THE CAUCUS
11. Collect all caucus materials, place them in the provided envelope, and give them to:
- The Caucus Convener, or
- The Site Captain, or
- The individual designated by the BPOU to collect materials
12. Assist with cleanup:
- Erase the board
- Return all furniture to its original placement
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Understand What It Means to be a Conservative Republican
If You Remember One Thing: While Democrats fought to raise taxes, increase spending, and make life more expensive and difficult for Minnesotans, House Republicans made our priorities clear: making our state safer and more affordable, returning common-sense leadership to St. Paul.
Look Back at the Democrat Trifecta:
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Turned an $18 billion surplus into a $6 billion deficit.
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Raised taxes by $10 billion.
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Made our communities less safe with soft-on-crime policies.
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Piled on mandates hurting farmers, small businesses, and families.
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Pushed Critical Race Theory into our classrooms instead of focusing on reading and math.
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Handed taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants.
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Passed the most extreme abortion policy in America.
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Attacked our 2nd Amendment rights and undermined religious freedom.
During Republicans 67-66 Majority:
For a few weeks this session, Minnesotans saw what Republican leadership looks like and where the two parties stand on the issues important to Minnesotans.
Republicans voted to:
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Protect girls’ sports by keeping boys out of female competition.
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Repeal the Democrats’ dangerous “Duty to Retreat” law.
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Pause wasteful light rail expansions.
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Rein in emergency powers—so no governor can rule Minnesota like a king ever again.
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Return surplus tax dollars where they belong, with hardworking Minnesotans.
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Fund, pro-life women’s pregnancy centers that Democrats defunded after 20 years of bipartisan support.
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And require life-saving care for infants born alive after failed abortions.
Democrats voted down every single one, but Minnesotans saw where each party stands.
After the House Returned to a 67-67 Tie:
Eventually, the House returned to a 67-67 tie, yet even then, House Republicans secured conservative wins no one thought possible:
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The largest spending cut in Minnesota state history.
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No new taxes on Minnesota families — zero.
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An end to taxpayer-funded health insurance for adult illegal immigrants.
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Dozens of anti-fraud reforms to protect your hard-earned money.
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Protection for homeschoolers and charter schools from Gov. Walz’s proposed cuts to nonpublic pupil aid.
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Life-saving funding for rural ambulance services facing collapse.
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Increases in penalties for violent criminals to keep our communities safe.
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A $2 million cut to Second Harvest Heartland — the “food shelf nonprofit” that was caught paying its CEO over $720,000 a year.
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Major restrictions on legislatively named nonprofit grants.
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Cuts to taxpayer-funded abortion grants.
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Historic permitting reform to speed up job-creating projects.
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A full repeal of the public option implementation authority and its $21 million in funding.
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And we stopped massive cost shifts to counties that would’ve driven up your property taxes.
And most importantly: we blocked billions in new taxes, protecting Minnesota families from even more financial pain.
Imagine, with a $6 billion budget deficit, the type of tax raises Democrats would have passed if not for House Republicans standing in the breach.
20A STATE REPRESENTATIVE pam altendorf
20b state representative steve jacob
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