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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

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

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) will chair the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Benson also served as chair of…

November 27, 2018

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

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) will once again serve as chairman of the Senate Taxes Committee, a post he also held in 2017 and 2018. “Serving as the chair…

November 27, 2018

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

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) will chair the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Weber also held the post during the 2017-2018…

November 27, 2018

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen named chair of the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) will chair the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Ingebrigtsen previously served as chair of the committee during the…

November 27, 2018

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Senate Republicans announced the formation of a new Family Care and Aging Committee that will focus on issues important to families in the 2019-20 biennium. The work of the current Aging and Long-Term Care Policy…

November 27, 2018

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Senate Republicans announced the formation of a new Family Care and Aging Committee that will focus on issues important to families in the 2019-20 biennium. The work of the current Aging and Long-Term Care Policy…

November 27, 2018

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Senate Republicans announced the formation of a new Family Care and Aging Committee that will focus on issues important to families in the 2019-20 biennium. The work of the current Aging and Long-Term Care Policy…

November 27, 2018

Sen. Nelson supported Workforce Development Grant awarded to RCTC and Crenlo

Education-business partnership will result in thousands of hours of local workforce skills training Due to legislation supported by Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester], the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded workforce development…

November 27, 2018

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

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen named chair of the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Sen. Nelson supported Workforce Development Grant awarded to RCTC and Crenlo

Senator Bruce Anderson recognized for support of small business

Sen. Carla Nelson receives top marks for support of small businesses

Senator Mark Johnson Applauds Continued Support of Enbridge Line 3

Senator Paul Utke receives top marks for small business record

Senator Michelle Benson receives high marks for small business record