Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka

Gazelka Letter: Stepping Down as Caucus Leader

Members, Five years ago, under bittersweet conditions, I was honored to be elected leader of the Senate Republican Caucus.  I have those same bittersweet feelings today as I announce my intention to step aside as…

Senator Mark Koran Receives 2021 Housing Leadership Award

Housing First Minnesota has named State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) as a recipient of their 2021 Housing Leadership Award, the organization announced. Housing First Minnesota, a leading advocate for homebuilders and remodelers, honored Sen. Koran…

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: The Importance of Redistricting

Friends and neighbors, This year is an exciting one for Minnesota! Following the census which was completed last year, Minnesota is now in the process of redistricting (redrawing the boundaries of election districts), to ensure…
Ruud

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10!It has been a nice Summer so far—the Aitkin & Crow Wing County Fairs were fantastic!Minnesota Drought & Burning Restrictions UpdateThis summer’s drought has brought drought conditions to a level not seen since…
Senator Zach Duckworth

Senator Duckworth Will Deploy to the Middle East

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Zach Duckworth, who also serves as a Major in the Minnesota Army National Guard, is being deployed to the Middle East in support of military operations in the region. Duckworth has…

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer’s Summer at the Capitol

Friends and neighbors,  This summer is going by quickly and I hope you had time to make some good summer memories with your loved ones. While the weather is nice and some much-needed rain came,…

Gazelka Response to State Employee Vaccine Mandate

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement regarding Gov. Walz’s announcement of a vaccine mandate for state agency employees:   “The mandate issued by Gov. Walz requiring…

Gazelka response to a vaccine mandate for state employees

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement on Gov. Walz’s comment a vaccine mandate is “on the table” for state employees returning to work.  “Mandates are not the…

Senator Dornink’s In-District Activities

Friends and Neighbors, It has been a busy summer in our communities and I’m pleased to be participating in many of our events, including the Freeborn County Fair that started this week. I hope all…

Senator Miller celebrates drinking water grant for Caledonia

Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today celebrated the selection of the city of Caledonia for a $1.28 million grant from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to improve the city’s drinking water infrastructure.  The grant…