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September 19, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Environmental Trust Fund on the Ballot This Year

Environmental Trust Fund on the Ballot This Yearby Senator Steve Green   The legislature recently passed a bill that puts a question regarding the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) on the 2024 ballot: “Shall the Minnes…

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September 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Pre-Registration For Teen Voters

Friends, On Sept. 17th I attended the Secretary of State’s program to preregister 16- and 17-year-olds to vote. This is allowed by laws passed by the legislature. I do believe we should be doing a better job teaching civics and the importa…

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September 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Elk Herd Management

Transparency in DNR Management of Elk Herdsby Senator Steve Green   Elk herd management has been a hot topic across parts of northwest Minnesota. On September 10th, I attended a meeting on the issue. Since 2016, there has been a moratorium…

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September 11, 2024 at 5:07 PM

May We Never Forget

Friends, It's still hard to believe the tragedy that struck on September 11, 2001 - 23 years ago.   Seems like yesterday in some ways. Most of us probably can remember exactly where we were when we heard about the acts of terrorism. Little…

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September 3, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Governor Walz/DFL Legislature Failing Students

Hello, Under DFL legislative control and Tim Walz’s administration, Minnesota Students are failing at reading and math. Half of Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, nor are they proficient at math for their level.   Coming of…

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August 12, 2024 at 1:36 PM

A Legal Challenge to an Unconstitutional Bill

A Legal Challenge to an Unconstitutional Bill by Senator Steve Green   Recently it was announced that UnitedHealth was filing a lawsuit against Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Department of Human Service Commissioner Jodi Harpstead.…

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July 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Information for Town Halls in Walker 7/23 & Bagley 7/24

Apologies for the second email, there is apparently some issue with the formatting on the first email that was sent.   Next week there will be two more Town Halls in Senate District 2.   July 23rd   Walker Area Community Center 6:30pm, 105…

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July 19, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Town Halls Next Week: Walker(7/23) and Bagley(7/24)

Greetings Friends, Here is an update with the locations and times for the next two upcoming Town Halls in Senate District 2.     Sincerely, Steve Green Minne…

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July 15, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Town Hall(s) July 16th and 17th: Clearbrook/Bemidji/Baudette

Greetings All, Just a reminder for the Town Halls in SD2 starting tomorrow and Wednesday this week.     Sincerely, Steve Green Minnesota Senat…

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July 9, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Reminder of Upcoming Town Halls

Greetings All, Just a friendly reminder of the upcoming town hall meetings scheduled in Senate District 2 over the next couple of weeks.     …

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July 4, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Happy Independence Day

May God continue to bless our great nation, and let us never forget the sacrifices made throughout history that prove freedom is never free - we are the "Land of the Free" because of the brave. Happy Independence Day!     …

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July 1, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Property Line Disputes on the Rise

Property Line Disputes on the Rise by Senator Steve GreenSome of you may have heard of recent land surveys being done, resulting in the loss of property – the corner of a building, well or sewer, or maybe even a house. What’s going on? In …

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June 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Tentative Town Hall Dates: July 16th/17th & 23rd/24th

Greetings Friends, Please see below for a list of upcoming dates scheduled for Town Hall's in our district next month.   July 16th   -Clearbrook City Hall 4pm, 200 Elm St SW, Clearbrook, MN 56634   -Eagles Club in Bemidji  6:30pm, 1270 Nei…

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May 21, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Minnesotan’s Officially Lost Their Voice

Friends, After an absurd end to a disastrous session, Democrats torpedoed anything remaining of decorum and ethics at the Capitol. With no time to debate or read, and barely an hour left to go, the Democrat Majority dropped a 1431-page omn…

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May 9, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Another Unconstitutional Law Being Forced on Law Abiding Citizens

Friends, I am writing this as the first gun bill of session, one of many potentially unconstitutional pieces of legislation, gets a hearing on the Senate floor. While it may look innocuous enough, this bill has an agenda. This is a bill th…

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March 28, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Happy Easter!

Friends, I hope everyone takes some time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ. Enjoy some time with family and friends. Happy Easter. Sincerely, …

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March 25, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Another Land Transfer Proposal

Once again, the same metro legislator who brought forward the White Earth Land Transfer is attempting to get another land transfer bill pushed through. Senator Mary Kunesh from New Brighton introduced a bill that transfers the Red Lake Sta…

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March 13, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Clarification to Yesterday's Email on White Earth Land Management

Friends, I’m sending this email to clarify yesterday’s update on the impact from the proposed White Earth Land Transfer. This bill pertains to land management within the boundaries of the White Earth National Park, and not confiscation of…

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March 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Just The Facts, The White Earth Situation Explained

Friends, I have received numerous concerns with the transfer of the White Earth State Forest – mostly against this transfer of land. I have only received 7 in favor of the transfer. There has been information coming out that omits importan…

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March 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Senator Kupec Not Supporting White Earth Land Transfer

Friends, It has come to my attention that Senator Rob Kupec (DFL) has assured Becker County residents that he will be a solid no on SF 3480, the White Earth Forest Land Transfer Bill. Please take a moment to send a message thanking him.   …

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March 4, 2024 at 11:07 PM

Meeting Tomorrow, and Hearing Thursday, White Earth Forest Transfer

Friends, I have been made aware of a meeting tomorrow on SF3480, White Earth State Forest land transfer to the White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe requirement; tax-forfeited land disposition modification; White Eart…

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March 4, 2024 at 7:56 PM

A Bill to Transfer White Earth State Forest Land

A Bill to Transfer White Earth State Forest Land    A new bill has come to my attention, and the ramifications are concerning. I believe the public deserves to know about it before the bill goes anywhere. Senator Mary Kunesh has recently i…

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February 14, 2024 at 2:52 PM

2024 Disastrous Policy Idea’s Already Taking Shape

Friends, As we start the new 2024 legislative session, I thought it would be a good idea to put a few things on your radar as the DFL Trifecta ramps up their progressive and catastrophic policy ideas for our state. Turning Minnesota into a…

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January 24, 2024 at 2:21 PM

March for Life 2024

Friends, On Monday I had the privilege of attending the MCCL March for life in St. Paul. I believe this might be the biggest crowd yet. There were many State Legislators. And I even had a chance to talk to Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach.…

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December 28, 2023 at 11:03 PM

Unelected Bureaucrats Change Minnesota's Flag

It was recently decided on by a 12-member commission that Minnesota will be getting a new state flag and seal. (Pictured Below)   I do not in any way support the calls to change the flag, or the final product(s). The passage of the decision to change the flag was a resu…

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December 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Merry Christmas!

Friends, I hope you have the ability at some point to enjoy this time with family and friends, as best you can!    “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord" …

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December 7, 2023 at 8:15 PM

A Day of Remembrance; Bemidji Mail Issues; Upcoming Wolf Meeting Dec 29th/Jan 15th

"December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."   Although most of the WWII Veterans have passed …

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November 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Minnesota's Growing Wolf Problem

Friends, I attended a meeting in Itasca County with citizens concerned with the overpopulation of wolves in Minnesota. We have known for some time wolves have been responsible for the low Moose count, and now it appears the …

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November 2, 2023 at 6:57 PM

Paid Family Leave Running Up $630million in New Costs to Taxpayers

Last Session, Democrats passed a bill that implemented a Paid Family Leave Program. It was one of their many extreme plans, and it was clear that it was going to cost Minnesotans. Their proposal included a new and excessively large governm…

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October 4, 2023 at 1:55 PM

Sexual Assault of Minors, 1 arrested, Several at Large, Illegal Migrants Found at Scene

Friends, Recently a man from Texas was arrested in connection with the kidnapping and gang rape of several minors, Oscar Ernesto Luna. Further mortifying is the lack of information on the other suspects, and that at least a dozen illegal c…

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September 6, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Government Capture of Local Private Lands, Individual Liberty At Stake

Friends The people of Minnesota have been under assault by those they entrusted to serve them. We have seen this year a Legislature willing to subvert the Constitution and pass laws that deny citizens protection from the Government. Removi…

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August 18, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Taxpayer Funded Demon Summoning

“Families are invited to create a vessel to trap the demon that knows them best — perhaps the ‘demon of overthinking’ — and then participate in a playful ceremony to summon and befriend their demon,” the website explains. Alphanews Article…

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July 4, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Happy Fourth, God Bless America!

Friends, Today is a day of celebration! We have so much to remember and reflect on for both the founding of our Nation and its history, both ugly and amazing. The principles it stands for that have endured. Hope for a more perfect union. T…

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June 20, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Don't Forget! BEMIDJI TOWN HALL TODAY! WALKER 6/21!

Friends, I hope the summer is treating you all well, and at some point over the past few weekends you've gotten to relax and spend time with your loved ones!   Following up on my last email about town halls, I'm expecting the talking point…

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June 8, 2023 at 11:25 PM

TENTATIVE TOWN HALL DATES – Baudette, Bemidji, Walker

Friends and Neighbors, I wanted to quickly get these dates out to you so you can mark them on the calendar. Topics including the new record growing $80 billion 2 year budget, explosion in abortion agenda, constitutional infringements for l…

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May 24, 2023 at 4:17 PM

$80 Billion out the door; Democrats New Gas Taxes, Fees, More Criminals On Streets

Friends, Session has now wrapped, and the Democrats in no short order delivered on every progressive promise made, minus cutting taxes. In the coming months, and years you will see; the least restrict laws in respect to life and abortion i…

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May 12, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Public (Un)Safety Bill Set to Pass!

Tainted Public Safety Bill   Friends, As expected, In a late-night print with an all democrat conference committee, they wrapped the worst public safety bill I have seen in my 11 years working in Saint Paul.    Democrats shoved gun control…

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May 5, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Another Payroll Tax For You!

Friends, We are now one week closer to wrapping the budget cycle portion of the legislative session.   Most policy and fiscal bills are now being discussed in conference committee and will be coming to the Senate floor for final votes.   E…

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April 28, 2023 at 10:11 PM

New Labor Mandates Poison Education Funding

Friends, This week we have taken up several finance and policy bills as the House and Senate get ready to finalize the budget. Education was Monday, and more aggravating than I thought it should be.   While working through spending $18 bil…

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April 21, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Democrat Insanity Continued, State Sponsored Kidnapping

Friends,   Today, Senate Democrats, followed the same anti-family agenda we have seen in the Minnesota House. Specifically three controversial, I’d offer highly illegal and immoral, pieces of legislation.   HF 146 would allow any PERSON, n…

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April 12, 2023 at 7:54 PM

DFL Trifecta Moves on Gun Rights

Friends, Now that the Legislative break is over, and law makers have returned to Saint Paul, the DFL is wasting no time to move their unconstitutional and ill-conceived gun laws. Friday we will be hearing the Governor’s Public Safety budge…

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April 5, 2023 at 7:26 PM

He is Risen! No Baudette Town Hall!

    Friends, For Christians, Easter is the most important holiday. It can be compared to the Jewish Passover. Blood was shed once a year to take away the sins of the people.   On Easter Christ's perfect blood was shed to tak…

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March 31, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Family Values, Personal Liberty Under Assault: Upcoming Town Halls

Friends, This has been a very dark and tumultuous week for our country as we mourn those children and teachers who were murdered in a terrorist attack in Tennessee.   Politicians like Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan have made it worse, seizing…

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March 24, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Upcoming Town Hall Meetings! April 6th & 7th

Friends, I wanted to get the word of for my upcoming Town Hall Meetings in early April:   APRIL 6th 11am - 12:30pm The Pond Bar & Grill, 224 Frontage Rd, Blackduck, MN 56630   APRIL 6th 1pm Bemidji City Hall, 317 4th St NW, Bemidji, MN…

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March 22, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Good Bye Surplus, Hello Gun Control!

Friends, It's busy up here at the Capitol. In the span of 24 hours, I've received some really depressing news: The Democrat trifecta has come to terms on spending, opting to spend just shy of $18 billion dollars of new General Fund Spendin…

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March 15, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Tax Surplus and 2A Town Halls in Distict

Friends, It was announced last month that our state now has a record $17.5 billion surplus, which is historic for all the wrong reasons because it means Minnesotans have been grotesquely overtaxed. Instead of prioritizing tax relief, Democ…

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February 20, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Town Hall Meeting, Hawley 2/25 10am @ City Hall

Sincerely, Steve Green Minnesota Senate, District 2   Capitol Address 95 University Avenue W.Minnesota Senate Bldg. Room 2319St. Paul, MN 55…

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February 16, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Radical Democrat Gun Bill Dropped, 2nd Amendment to be Gutted

Friends and Neighbors, There has been a lot of chatter pertaining to the illegal and unnecessary restriction on our 2nd amendment rights here at the Capitol in Saint Paul. In case it needed to be said, I DO NOT SUPPORT ANY BILL LIMITING OU…

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