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December 5, 2018

Jasinski: We don’t need to raise the gas tax to fix roads and bridges

We don’t need to raise the gas tax to fix roads and bridges By: Senator John Jasinski One of the first priorities announced by Governor-Elect Tim Walz was his intention to raise gas taxes this…

December 3, 2018

Senator Senjem to continue as chair of Capital Investment Committee

The Minnesota Senate majority has announced that Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will remain as chairman of the Senate Capital Investment Committee for the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions. Senator Senjem has been a member of…

December 3, 2018

Housley issues statement on medical cannabis expansion

On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), chairwoman of the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee, issued the following…

December 3, 2018

Senator Jeremy Miller selected for exclusive legislative negotiation seminar at Harvard’s Kennedy School

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) was one of only 26 state legislators from across the United States selected to attend an exclusive training seminar on legislative negotiation techniques and innovative ideas. The three day conference,…

December 3, 2018

Senator Relph applauds expansion of medical cannabis program

On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “Today, the Department of Health announced the addition of…

November 30, 2018

Senator Warren Limmer earns top marks for small business record

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 30, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson to continue as chair of Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee

The Minnesota Senate majority announced today that Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) will once again chair the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Anderson also chaired the committee in 2017 and 2018.…

November 29, 2018

Senator Carrie Ruud receives top marks for small business record

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 29, 2018

How should we fund transportation?

By Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) Chair of the Senate Transportation Finance & Policy Committee Gas tax increase? No. One of the big topics we will wrestle with this session is how to fund Minnesota’s transportation…

November 29, 2018

Senator Julie Rosen to continue as chair of Senate Finance Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced this week that Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) will once again chair the Senate Finance Committee, a position she held during the 2017-2018 legislative session. The Finance Committee is widely seen…

November 29, 2018

Sen. Osmek introduces bill to make penalty for texting caused accidents equal to DUI

Senator David Osmek [R-Mound] will be introducing a bill during the 2019 Minnesota legislative session to make the penalty for operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic device and causing an accident equal to…

November 29, 2018

Senator Dan Hall named chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced Monday that Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) will chair the Senate’s Local Government Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Hall previously served as chair of the committee during the 2017-2018 session…

November 29, 2018

Sen. Nelson named Chairwoman of Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee

Nelson’s powerful committee is tasked with all policy and funding matters related to E-12 education On Tuesday, November 27, Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester] was named Chairwoman of the Minnesota Senate Committee on E-12 Education Finance…

November 28, 2018

Sen. Scott Newman re-appointed Chairman of Senate Transportation Committee

On Tuesday, November 27, Senator Scott Newman [R-Hutchinson] was re-appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy. Senator Newman has served as chairman of the committee since January 2017. “I am honored…

November 28, 2018

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer named chair of the Senate’s State Government Finance and Policy Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Mary Kiffmeyer would chair the Senate’s State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Kiffmeyer previously served as chair of the committee…

November 28, 2018

Sen. Pratt named Assistant Majority Leader, Chairman of Jobs & Economic Growth Committee

Senator Eric Pratt [R-Prior Lake] has been re-elected Assistant Majority Leader of the Minnesota State Senate and named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy. The committee oversees all…

November 27, 2018

Sen. Paul Anderson named Chairman of Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Sen. Anderson to focus on making post-secondary education modern and relevant for 21st century workplaces Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) was named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy. The committee has oversight…

November 27, 2018

Jasinski: We don’t need to raise the gas tax to fix roads and bridges

Senator Senjem to continue as chair of Capital Investment Committee

Housley issues statement on medical cannabis expansion

Senator Jeremy Miller selected for exclusive legislative negotiation seminar at Harvard’s Kennedy School

Senator Relph applauds expansion of medical cannabis program

Senator Warren Limmer earns top marks for small business record

Senator Bruce Anderson to continue as chair of Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee

Senator Carrie Ruud receives top marks for small business record

How should we fund transportation?

Senator Julie Rosen to continue as chair of Senate Finance Committee

Sen. Osmek introduces bill to make penalty for texting caused accidents equal to DUI

Senator Dan Hall named chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee

Sen. Nelson named Chairwoman of Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee

Sen. Scott Newman re-appointed Chairman of Senate Transportation Committee

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer named chair of the Senate’s State Government Finance and Policy Committee

Sen. Pratt named Assistant Majority Leader, Chairman of Jobs & Economic Growth Committee

Sen. Paul Anderson named Chairman of Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Senator Benson to chair Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee

Senator Roger Chamberlain to continue serving as chair of Senate Taxes Committee

Senator Weber to chair Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee