Bryan D. Lawrence

Economy

As State Representative, I will work to lower small business taxes and roll back excessive regulations that penalize job creators. Learn more

Education

I strongly support school choice because not all students learn at the same pace and in the same environment. Some excel in public schools, others do better in a charter school environment, and others perform at a higher level in a religious school setting. And, as we have seen, particularly after the unnecessary school lockdowns during COVID, many more Minnesota children are finding success while being homeschooled. Parents should be entrusted with the ability to direct state education dollars to the school that best serves their child’s learning potential. Learn more

Government Reform

Election fraud has long been a part of our nation’s history. With voting being made easier, the possibility for election fraud has increased. I support mandatory Voter ID, early voting no more than 20 days before an election, and prohibiting non-profit organizations receiving state funds from engaging in get-out-the-vote activities. Learn more

The expansion of “omnibus” bills in which hundreds of unrelated provisions are packed into “must pass” legislation must end. The Minnesota Constitution is quite clear. Article IV, Section 17 reads: “No law shall embrace more than one subject, which shall be expressed in its title.”. Learn more

The “Feeding our Future” scandal in which over 250 million was fraudulently obtained proved once again that welfare fraud is rampant in Minnesota. While there is a place for assisting those most in need, I will demand accountability, timely audits and increased oversight of welfare and human services spending. Learn more

Guns

Gun control has never been an effective method to control crime or reduce mass shootings. I strongly support the right to keep and bear arms and will fight further restrictions on law-abiding gun owners. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

It’s time to stop the wasteful spending – nearly 3 billion on one light rail project alone – and redirect transportation dollars to roads and bridges. I will work with fellow Republican legislators from our area to secure much needed transportation funding for projects in central Minnesota. Learn more

Legislation

I will strongly oppose efforts to redefine the definition of man and woman, and will support legislation to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. This insanity in which minor children are prescribed sex-change medications must be stopped. Learn more