SENATOR GENE DORNINK

Easter blessings to you and your family as you gather to celebrate the gift of the Resurrection. May this season bring you peace, hope and renewal. Christ is risen! Source

PROTECT CHILDREN AND THE SANCTITY OF CHILDHOOD After a very long floor debate into the wee hours of Friday morning, the House Democrat majority passed HF 146 which will make Minnesota a “sanctuary state” for gender transitions for minors. The “gender affirming...

I am thrilled to share that the University of Minnesota plans to purchase nearly 750 acres of land in Mower County, just outside of the city of Austin. This means that plans are moving forward to create a new complex–the Future of Advanced Agricultural Research...

The City of Austin is on showcase at the Minnesota State Capitol through a recently opened photo exhibit—Our Austin Our America. I invite you to visit St. Paul to see the photos and learn about some of the amazing people in our community. Source

Today is National Ag Day, and fittingly, I had the opportunity to meet with a group of Farm Bureau members. We are so appreciative of the farmers across Minnesota who provide for our families and communities. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. ...

Many of our local Soil and Water Conservation District managers and supervisors recently visited the Capitol. I was pleased to be able to visit with them and Rep. Mueller as a group – and also in smaller meetings. Source

I recently had the opportunity to meet with local businessman, Randy Berg, and fellow landscapers. My office is always open to constituents, and I invite you to set up a meeting the next time you’re in St. Paul! Source

In a time of unprecedented surplus such as this, there is no need to ask more of taxpayers. I will continue to fight to return the money to hardworking Minnesotans and push back against the Democrats’ big government spending. It’s long past time to give our...

According to the 2023 State Tax Climate Index, Minnesota ranks as the sixth worst business tax climate in the nation. It’s clear that our state already is severely unfriendly to business, and the Senate majority’s new benefit mandates would only make this...

I always enjoy visiting with members of our local community when they visit the Capitol! And recently, I had the privilege to meet with a constituent who works for Minnesota Petroleum. Source