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Sen. Paul Utke
July 31, 2017

Statement from Sen. Paul Utke on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Commerce released preliminary rates for the state’s 2018 individual insurance market, revealing that recent legislative reforms could reverse a multi-year pattern of double-digit premium increases that have plagued the state…
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer
July 31, 2017

Statement from Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

Minnesota’s preliminary rates for the state’s 2018 individual insurance market were revealed by the Department of Commerce on Monday revealing that recent legislative reforms have reversed a multi-year pattern of double-digit premium increases that have…
Sen. Mike Goggin
July 26, 2017

Goggin urges residents to make their voices heard on dredging issue

Dear Neighbors, As you are likely aware, the Army Corps of Engineers has outlined a dredging plan that would have several negative consequences for Wabasha residents. The plan calls for dredged material – sand and…
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen
July 21, 2017

Statement from Sen. Ingebrigtsen regarding legislative lawsuit ruling

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton line item vetoed funding for the legislature. He did this in an attempt to force legislators to return to the bargaining table to renegotiate some of…
Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud)
July 20, 2017

2017 legislative session review from Senator Jerry Relph

Senator Scott Jensen, M.D.
July 19, 2017

Sen. Jensen responds to Ramsey County Court ruling against Gov. Dayton veto of funding for the legislature

A Ramsey County Court today ruled that Gov. Dayton cannot use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the state legislature. Sen. Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) released the following statement about the court’s action.…
July 19, 2017

Sen. Jasinski statement on Ramsey County Court decision to overturn Gov. Dayton veto

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton used his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the legislature. Today, a Ramsey County Court ruled the governor’s veto unconstitutional. Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault)…
July 19, 2017

Sen. Draheim statement on Ramsey County Court overturning Gov. Dayton veto

Today, a Ramsey County Court found the governor’s recent veto of funding for the legislative branch to be unconstitutional. Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) issued the following statement. “I am satisfied with the court’s ruling…
July 19, 2017

Sen. Hall responds to Ramsey County Court ruling against Gov. Dayton veto

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton attempted to use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the House and Senate. A Ramsey County Court today ruled the governor’s veto unconstitutional,…
Senator Mike Goggin
July 19, 2017

Sen. Goggin responds to Ramsey County Court ruling on Gov. Dayton veto

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton attempted to use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the legislature. Today, a Ramsey County Court ruled the governor’s veto unconstitutional. Sen. Mike…
July 19, 2017

Sen. Chamberlain responds to Ramsey County Court ruling on Gov. Dayton veto

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton attempted to use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the legislature. Today, a Ramsey County Court overturned the governor’s veto as unconstitutional, thereby…
Sen. Michelle Benson (Ham Lake), left, speaks with Sen. Michelle Fischbach (Paynesville), right.
July 19, 2017

Sen. Benson responds to Ramsey County Court’s decision to overturn Gov. Dayton’s veto

A Ramsey County Court today ruled that Gov. Dayton’s last-minute decision to eliminate funding for the legislature using his veto authority is unconstitutional. Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement on the action.…
Senator Carla Nelson
July 19, 2017

Sen. Nelson recognized as “Outstanding Legislator of the Year” by Minnesota School Boards Association

Noting her legislative commitment to furthering Minnesota’s public education system, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) was named an “Outstanding Legislator of the Year” by the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA). In particular, Sen. Nelson was recognized…
Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus
July 19, 2017

Legislative leaders react to court decision overturning governor’s veto

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka: “Today the court ruled an entire branch of government cannot be eliminated by a stroke of the governor’s pen. The governor should accept this verdict and allow the…
Sen. Scott Newman
July 17, 2017

Senator Newman’s 2017 session review

Sen. Jim Abeler
July 17, 2017

Abeler: It’s time for a bipartisan reset on health care reform

The following commentary, authored by Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), appeared in the July 15, 2017 edition of the Star Tribune. It is time to reset the national health care debate. It is time for both…
Sen. Scott Jensen
July 14, 2017

Senator Jensen: A complete recap of the session ball game!

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  A number of you have expressed interest in reading earlier “Innings” of my session baseball game, so below you will be able to read any you may have missed. Enjoy! First…
Senator Andrew Lang
July 14, 2017

2017 session review from Sen. Andrew Lang

Click here to download the 2017 session review in PDF format (17 MB download).
Senator Bill Weber
July 14, 2017

2017 legislative review from Sen. Bill Weber

Click here to download a printable version of Sen. Bill Weber’s 2017 legislative wrap in PDF format
Sen. Jensen speaking on floor
July 13, 2017

Jensen to lead new Senate committee to improve health care affordability

State Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) has been tapped to lead a new Senate committee tasked with developing ideas to make Minnesota health care more affordable. The bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Health Care Consumer Access…
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