Assistant Senate Majority Leader John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement regarding the election of Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) as the new Senate majority leader.

“I’ve had the honor of working closely with Senator Miller for the last four-plus years. In that time he has been a fantastic mentor, colleague, and friend. He is a bridge-builder who has constantly exhibited strong leadership and even stronger values. I am certain he will make an exceptional majority leader, and I am excited to work with him to make Minnesota even better.”