News – Page 130 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

January 31, 2022

Senator Nelson and Representative Bierman renew efforts to reform prescription drug coverage on the individual and small-group markets

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and Representative Robert Bierman (DFL-Apple Valley) are renewing efforts to reform prescription drug coverage on the individual and small-group markets following a key report released by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.…

January 28, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! The 2022 Legislative Session officially begins on Monday, January 31. The state’s projected $7.7 billion surplus will be one of the most discussed items—with record inflation I look forward to supporting tax…

January 28, 2022

Sen. Howe, Senate GOP Announce Session Priorities to Get Minnesota on the Right Track

This week, Senate Republicans held a press conference announcing session priorities that will get Minnesota back on the Right Track. The focus this session will be on affording everyday life, reducing crime, and empowering parents. “Folks…

January 27, 2022

Goggin Announces Retirement

ST. PAUL, MN – State Senator Mike Goggin (R – Red Wing) announced today that he will not be seeking re-election in 2022. Senator Goggin was first elected to the Senate in 2016. Senator Goggin issued…

January 27, 2022

Newman: We will audit Southwest Light Rail

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued this statement following reports that the Southwest Light Rail line will take three extra years and cost hundreds of millions more than expected. “Southwest Light Rail is a…

January 27, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman calls for accountability on Southwest Light Rail mismanagement

Senator Julia Coleman, chair of the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Governance, made the following statement today following the commission’s Wednesday, Jan. 26, meeting, which focused on the Southwest Light Rail project. “The Southwest Light Rail project…

January 27, 2022

Abeler: Bring on the ‘right to live’ debate

Who decides when someone is worth saving? Originally Published in the Star Tribune by Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) When resources are scarce, who gets to decide who lives and who dies?…

January 27, 2022

Limmer announces law enforcement as a top Senate Republican priority

ST. PAUL, MN – On Wednesday, Jan. 26, Senate Republicans held a press conference to announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track, said Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove). The focus of Senate Republicans…

January 27, 2022

Jasinski’s Salvage Title Task Force finishes work on transparency for customers purchasing used vehicles

A state task force on vehicle salvage titles chaired by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has completed its work and has issued a report on improvements that can be made to Minnesota’s salvage title process. The…

January 27, 2022

Municipal utilities present Sen. Rarick Public Service Award

The Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) has presented Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) with a Public Service Award. Sen. Rarick was instrumental in the passage of the Energy Conservation and Optimization ACT (ECO) of 2021,…

January 27, 2022

Sen. Pratt, Senate GOP Announce Session Priorities to Get Minnesota on the Right Track

Yesterday Senate Republicans held a press conference announcing session priorities that will get Minnesota back on the Right Track. The focus this session will be on affording everyday life, reducing crime, and empowering parents. “Senate…

January 27, 2022

Senator Rosen, Senate Republicans announce priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track

Senate Finance Chair Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) and Minnesota Senate Republicans on Wednesday announced a series of proposals aimed at getting Minnesota on the Right Track by reducing crime, empowering parents, and helping Minnesotans afford everyday…

January 27, 2022

Sen. Housley, Senate GOP Announce Session Priorities to Get Minnesota on the Right Track

January 26, 2022

Senate Tax Chair Carla Nelson announces priorities to empower Minnesotans and drive economic growth

Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today laid out a series of proposals to address the top issues on Minnesotans’ minds. The agenda would address public safety, helping Minnesota afford everyday life, and getting…

January 26, 2022

Senator Koran, Senate GOP, Announce Session Priorities to Get Minnesota on the Right Track

(ST. PAUL, MN) Today, Senate Republicans held a press conference to announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track. This session, Republicans will focus on helping Minnesotans afford everyday life, reducing crime, and…

January 26, 2022

Senator Newman, Senate Republicans announce priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and Minnesota Senate Republicans today announced a series of proposals aimed at getting Minnesota on the Right Track by reducing crime, empowering parents, and helping Minnesotans afford everyday life. “Crime. Education.…

January 26, 2022

Anderson: Senate Republicans announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the ‘Right Track’

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Republicans today held a press conference to announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track, said Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo). The focus of Senate Republicans this session will be…

January 26, 2022

Senator Jim Abeler criticizes the governor’s budget proposal for critical lack of support for long-term care facilities

State Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), chair of the Senate Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy, made the following statement today on the governor’s budget proposal relating to the Department of Human Services. “The Human Services budget…

January 26, 2022

Senator Weber, Senate GOP, Announce Session Priorities to Get Minnesota on the Right Track

Senator Weber, Senate GOP, Announce Session Priorities to Get Minnesota on the Right Track (ST. PAUL, MN) Today, Senate Republicans held a press conference to announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track. This…

January 26, 2022

Senator Jasinski, Senate Republicans announce priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track

Assistant Senate Majority Leader John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Minnesota Senate Republicans today announced a series of proposals aimed at getting Minnesota on the Right Track by reducing crime, empowering parents, and helping Minnesotans afford everyday…