Legislature Reconvenes for the 2022 Session

This week the Minnesota Senate reconvened for the start of the 2022 legislative session. Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) was on the Senate floor and released the following statement: “It feels good to be back…

Kiffmeyer: 2022 legislative session kicks off

ST. PAUL, MN — Monday, Jan. 31, marked the start of the 2022 legislative session, said Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R- Big Lake). “I am glad to be back at the Capitol in person and look forward to addressing a variety…
Osmek sworn in as President

Senate reconvenes for the 2022 session

ST. PAUL, MN –Today the Minnesota Senate reconvened at noon for the 2022 session, with ceremony and pomp and without a lot of politics. Top on the list of things to do: pass a resolution…

David Osmek Takes Gavel as New Senate President

Today, Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) was officially elected by his Senate Majority colleagues to serve as Senate President on the opening day of the 2022 legislative session. He was first elected in 2012 and has…

Nelson moves to fully repeal tax on Social Security income

On the first day of the 2022 legislative session, Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) introduced a bill to fully and immediately repeal the state’s outdated tax on Social Security income, allowing Minnesota’s retirees…