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…
Rosen congratulates Collier’s Supermarket in Saint James on grant award
Collier’s Supermarket in Saint James is one of eight recipients of grant funding through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Good Food Access Program, Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) has announced. Collier’s Supermarket, which is a…
Senator Bruce Anderson presents Red Bulls with resolution commemorating 100th anniversary
On August 29, State Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) and State Representative Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) presented Major General Jon Jensen, then-commanding general of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, with a resolution commemorating the 100th…
Meet your Senate Republican majority at the Minnesota State Fair
Don’t miss the chance to meet your Senate Republican majority at the Minnesota State Fair! Senators from the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus will be at the Great Minnesota Get-Together throughout the fair, which runs from…
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka receives CGMC Rural Leadership Award
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka was honored with the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC)’s Rural Leadership Award on Aug. 3 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Fergus Falls. The Rural Leadership Award is…
Jasinski: GOP-led Legislature takes education funding seriously
GOP-led Legislature takes education funding seriously This column originally ran in the Owatonna People’s Press. With school scheduled to start again in just a couple short weeks, I thought it would be a great time…
Senator Utke applauds swift disaster relief for Clearwater County
On Thursday, August 17, state relief funds were made available for Clearwater County. The authorization comes amid significant damage to public infrastructure and high cleanup costs were incurred following severe thunderstorms that brought excessive rainfall, high…
Sen. Miller, Rep. Davids: Minnesota moving ahead with refundable tax credit to replace income tax reciprocity with Wisconsin
There’s good news for area residents who live in Minnesota but work in Wisconsin according to State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) and State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona). Last session, the Legislature approved a provision that…
Summer update from Senator Jerry Relph
Greetings! I hope you’re having a great summer – it is tough to believe the school year is nearly here. As we spend the last several weeks of summer with our family and friends, I…
Sen. Ruud receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award
State Sen. Carrie Ruud was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Aug. 3 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Fergus Falls for her positive impact on the state’s environmental policy. Sen.…
Sen. Ruud Receives Arts Award
Senator Carrie Ruud (R- Breezy Point) received an Arts All Star Award from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) in front of a capacity crowd during a performance of L’Exotique at the Lakes Area Music…
Senator Hall: Furthering K-12 Education in Minnesota
Neighbors, This year Republicans placed a strong emphasis on education. We were able to deliver major funding increases for schools across Minnesota, and schools in our area in particular. I have received a lot of…
Sen. Nelson: With math and reading scores staying flat, we need to step up successful initiatives
The following commentary, authored by Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), appeared in the August 10, 2017 edition of the Star Tribune. Minnesota has a nation-leading education achievement gap. We’ve known this since the implementation of No Child…
Eight Republican senators honored by Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
Following a legislative session that accomplished tremendous good for rural communities, eight Republican senators were honored by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities this week. The honor is awarded in particular policy areas and is…
Statement from Sen. Jerry Relph on the 2018 preliminary insurance rates
Following the release of the preliminary 2018 rates for health insurance purchased on the individual market, Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “Yesterday’s rate announcement is welcome news for Minnesotans who purchase…
Statement of Senate Majority Leader Gazelka on 2018 health insurance rates
This morning, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the preliminary rates for health insurance sold on the individual market in 2018: “A year ago, Commissioner Rothman said the…
Statement from Sen. Eric Pratt 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…
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…
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…