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December 30, 2020

Senator Goggin update: A Preview of the Upcoming Session

Hello again friends and neighbors! As I write this, we are about one week away from the new legislative session. After four years, it continues to be an amazing privilege to serve as your voice…

December 30, 2020

Senator Westrom holiday update: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Friends and neighbors, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I made this past video talking about why Christmas means so much to me, and it’s apropos to…

December 30, 2020

Benson, Pratt: Walz must announce on Monday a plan to re-open closed businesses

Benson, Pratt: Walz must announce on Monday a plan to re-open closed businesses (ST. PAUL, MN) – Senators Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) and Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) sent a letter to Governor Walz outlining the timeline expectations…

December 30, 2020

Sen. Kiffmeyer Legislative Update: previewing the new session

Friends and neighbors, The new legislative session will begin next week and the agenda will be busy since this is the state budget year. We will also consider more forceful ways to encourage the governor…

December 22, 2020

Senator Newman will serve on committees on Rules, Local Government, and Education in addition to chairing Transportation Committee

The Minnesota Senate on Monday announced committee assignments for the upcoming 2021-2022 legislative session. In addition to serving as chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) will continue to serve on the…

December 22, 2020

Senator Ukte Legislative Update: Minnesota moves to adopt California emissions standards

Greetings, Senate District 2! I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family, a Very Merry Christmas! I hope this Holiday Season provides a chance to spend some much-needed time with family…

December 22, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer: Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!

Friends and neighbors, This Christmas looks different than it normally does but the Reason for the season has not changed. We can celebrate in the midst of challenges as others have done throughout many past…

December 22, 2020

Senator Utke will serve on Human Services Reform, Commerce, and Energy Committees for 2021-2022 session

Senator Utke will serve on Human Services Reform, Commerce, and Energy Committees for 2021-2022 session Senator Utke was previously announced as chair of the new Human Services Licensing Committee (St. Paul) — The Minnesota Senate…

December 22, 2020

Senator Rosen to continue as chair of Senate Finance Committee

Senator Rosen to continue as chair of Senate Finance Committee In addition, Senator Rosen will serve on the committees for Health and Human Services and Housing The Minnesota Senate on Monday announced committee assignments for…

December 22, 2020

Senator Jasinski receives full committee assignments; will serve as chair of Local Government Committee, as well as on Capital Investment, Higher Education, Property Taxes, and Transportation Committees

The Minnesota Senate on Monday announced committee assignments for the upcoming 2021-2022 legislative session. In addition to serving as chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee, Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) will once again serve as…

December 22, 2020

In addition to chairing Senate Jobs Committee, Senator Pratt will serve on committees on Finance, State Government, Redistricting, and Bonding

The Minnesota Senate today announced committee assignments for the upcoming 2021-2022 legislative session. In addition to serving as chairman of the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee, Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) will serve as…

December 22, 2020

Coleman Secures Committee Assignments Vital to Carver County

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator-elect Julia Coleman (R-Chanhassen) announced her committee assignments for the 2021-2022 session today. She will serve on the Tax Committee, Transportation Committee, Education Committee, and the Sub-Committee on Metropolitan Governance. “I…

December 22, 2020

Dornink Secures Committee Assignment on Capital Investment, Ag, Labor, and Human Services Licensing Committees

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today, Senator-Elect Gene Dornink (R- Hayfield) announced his committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session. In his first session, Dornink will serve on the Capital Investment Committee, Agriculture Committee, and two newly…

December 21, 2020

Senate Republicans Release Committee Assignments

(ST. PAUL, MN) –Today Senate Republicans released committee assignments for members, as well as two Independent Caucus members. RulesChair: GazelkaJohnsonLimmerMillerNewmanWeberBakkFinanceChair: RosenBensonIngebrigtsenKiffmeyerJohnsonPrattTaxes Chair: Nelson Chamberlain Miller Weber Coleman Bakk HHS Chair: Benson Abeler Draheim Koran Rosen Nelson State Government and Elections Chair: Kiffmeyer Howe Koran Pratt Osmek Human Services Reform Chair: Abeler Benson Nelson Utke Housley Gov’t Tech & Reform Chair: Koran Draheim Osmek Westrom Judiciary &…

December 18, 2020

Statement from Pegi Broker-Relph and Leader Gazelka on the passing of Senator Jerry Relph

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Pegi Broker-Relph released the following statement following the passing of her husband, State Senator Jerry Relph: “I’m heartbroken to share that my husband, Jerry Relph, has passed away and entered his heavenly home.…

December 18, 2020

Senator Newman statement on MPCA announcement that they will officially adopt California-style clean car emissions rules in January

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency today announced that they will move to adopt California-style clean car emissions standards in January. Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement. “This…

December 18, 2020

Senator Goggin statement on MPCA announcement that they will officially adopt California-style clean car emissions rules

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency today announced that they will move to adopt California-style clean car emissions standards. Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) issued the following statement: “Minnesotans care about the environment, but this is…

December 18, 2020

Senator Nelson statement on MPCA announcement that they will officially adopt California-style clean car emissions rules

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency today announced that they will move to adopt California-style clean car emissions standards. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), issued the following statement: “In principle, the effort to get more low-emission cars…

December 18, 2020

Senator Mathews statement on MPCA announcement that they will officially adopt California-style clean car emissions rules

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency today announced that they will move to adopt California-style clean car emissions standards. Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) issued the following statement: “This is bad policy being implemented the wrong way:…

December 18, 2020

Senator Newman statement on overwhelming constituent feedback: ‘people are angrier, more frustrated, more upset, and more desperate than I can ever remember’

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) today issued the following statement regarding the overwhelming volume of constituent feedback he has received recently about the governor’s shutdown order. “I have received a lot of emails during my time…