Gazelka: The governor is wrong. The GOP acted in good faith.
The following commentary, authored by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, appeared in the September 28, 2017 edition of the Star Tribune. Since becoming majority leader of the Minnesota State Senate earlier this year, I have…
Sen. Ruud and Minnesota’s Sportsmen’s Caucus celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
As Co-Chair of the Minnesota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, and as a member of the 48-state National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses network, my fellow Caucus Co-Chairs and I are proud to join like-minded sportsmen-legislators from across…
Republicans request immediate federal approval of 1332 State Innovation Waiver needed to stabilize individual health insurance market
Republican committee chairs in the House and Senate sent a letter to Secretary Price, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and Secretary Mnuchin, U.S. Department of the Treasury, requesting immediate federal approval of the…
Sen. Hall: celebrate freedom on Constitution Day
Constitution Day, September 17th, commemorates the day in 1787 that delegates who were part of the Constitutional Convention signed this historical document in Philadelphia. While July 4th is recognized as the birthday of our independence…
Housley recognized as leader in homeownership advocacy
Recognizing her advocacy in promoting affordable homeownership across the state, Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point) has been honored with the ‘2017 Housing Leadership Award’. The award, which was presented by Housing First Minnesota, an…
Housing First Minnesota honors Senator Relph
In recognition of his legislative commitment to promote homeownership across the state, Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) has been honored with the ‘2017 Housing Leadership Award’. The award, which was presented by Housing First Minnesota,…
Senjem honored for leadership in homeownership advocacy
In recognition of his legislative effort to promote homeownership across the state, Sen. David Senjem (R-Rochester) has been honored with the ‘2017 Housing Leadership Award’. The award, which was presented by Housing First Minnesota, an…
Sen. Eichorn to host Northern Minnesota Veterans Home meeting
Residents of Senate District 5 are invited to attend an informational meeting hosted by Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) along with Senator Paul Utke and Majority Leader Paul Gazelka on Wednesday September 20th. The meeting will…
Sen. Utke to host Northern Minnesota Veterans Home meeting
Residents of Senate District 2 are invited to attend an informational meeting hosted by Sen. Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) along with Senator Justin Eichorn and Majority Leader Paul Gazelka on Wednesday September 20th. The meeting will…
Senator Rich Draheim receives 2017 Housing Leadership Award for promoting safe, affordable family housing
Senator Rich Draheim [R-Madison Lake] has been recognized as a 2017 Housing Leadership Award winner following his efforts to promote safe, affordable, and long-lasting home ownership during the 2017 Minnesota legislative session. The award was…
Senator Paul Anderson receives 2017 Housing Leadership Award – recognized for promoting affordable family housing
Senator Paul Anderson [R-Plymouth] has been recognized as a 2017 Housing Leadership Award winner following his efforts to promote safe, affordable, and long-lasting family home ownership during the 2017 Minnesota legislative session. The award was…
Constitutional powers may not be used ‘to accomplish an unconstitutional result’
Joint statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt regarding the Minnesota Supreme Court order calling the parties into mediation: “We are pleased today’s order recognized Minnesotans’ right to…
Senate Republicans encourage DEED to enthusiastically pursue Amazon opportunity
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Senator Jeremy Miller, Chairman of the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee wrote the following letter to DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy after the announcement Amazon is looking for a home for…
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer presented Housing First Minnesota’s 2017 Housing Leadership Award
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) was selected on behalf of Housing First Minnesota and its membership of over 1,200 homebuilding, remodeling, and associated industry businesses to receive its 2017 Housing Leadership Award. “I am honored and greatly…
Benson Legislative Update: Continuing Minnesota’s Tradition of Great Education
Neighbors, School resumed this week for most Minnesotans; it is a week children have been dreading and a week parents have been anticipating. The health of our state, and our country, is strongly connected to…
Senator Miller receives award for commitment to clean energy
Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has been named a Clean Energy Legislative Champion by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEN), for his commitment to moving Minnesota’s clean energy industry forward. During the 2017 session, Senator Miller was…
Jasinski: Working for greater Minnesota and our agriculture economy
Note: this column originally ran in the Faribault Daily News. http://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/opinion/article_524b785e-5728-5c72-bd0c-da9db4418234.html Working for greater Minnesota and our agriculture economy By Senator John Jasinski It’s hard to believe, but August is already over and the Minnesota…
Sen. Hall’s Labor Day Message
Why have countless millions earnestly, and in some cases, desperately, sought the shores of the United States? Many would argue this compelling sense of fervency is grounded in the opportunity to secure a more hopeful…