ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 4 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 3, 2024, by state Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe: * * * Friends and neighbors, "Three Minnesota first responders who were gunned down while responding to a report of a domestic incident at a home with seven children inside were remembered at a memorial service Wednesday as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice." That is the lede from the Associated Press. The memorial service f  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 4 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the statement on March 3, 2024, by state Sen. John Jasinski, R-Faribault: * * * As you know, I am a common sense guy. I am committed to the principles we share, but I also believe in the importance of relationships and working together. And that is how I approach my job as your state senator - I strive to serve you with practical ideas that are grounded in Minnesota values. Unfortunately, with complete one-party con  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 4 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on March 3, 2024, by state Sen. Mark Koran, R-North Branch: * * * Like many of you, I have serious concerns about the direction of our state and our current financial footing. On February 29, we received a new budget forecast that projected a $3.7 billion surplus for 2025. That seems positive on the surface. However, when you dig a little deeper, it becomes concerning. First, this surplus onl  more