Senator Andrew Lang

Sen. Lang to host series of town hall meetings on July 22

Residents of Senate District 17 are invited to attend a series of town hall meetings hosted by Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), Rep. Dave Baker (R-Willmar), and Rep. Tim Miller (R-Prinsburg) on Saturday, July 22. The…
Sen. Paul Anderson

Sen. Paul Anderson honored by League of Minnesota Cities

Last week, Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) was recognized by the League of Minnesota Cities as a “Legislator of Distinction.” The honor was granted to 14 state senators and 18 state representatives this year, recognizing them…
Sen. Gary Dahms

Dahms honored for advocacy on behalf of local cities

 In recognition of his legislative commitment to local communities, Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) was named a “Legislator of Distinction” by the League of Minnesota Cities. The honor, which was given to 14 state senators…
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer

Senator Kiffmeyer to Secretary Simon: Send Trump public data

In response to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon’s refusal to cooperate with President Trump’s request to provide public voter information to his Election Integrity Commission, Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) released the following statement “Secretary…
Sen. Scott Jensen

Sen. Scott Jensen announces town hall meeting

SEN. SCOTT JENSEN TOWN HALL MEETING ADVISORY State Senator Scott Jensen will host a town hall forum on July 14 for residents of Senate District 47 to discuss the state budget, transportation, tax relief, and…
Sen. Carla Nelson

Sen. Nelson recognized for advocacy in cancer prevention

In recognition of her advocacy and her legislative work on cancer prevention and patient quality of life, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) was recently named a recipient of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Distinguished…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski named “First-Term Legislator of the Year”

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) has announced Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) is the recipient of their 2017 First-Term Legislator of the Year award. The award is given annually by the 90 member cities…
Senator Carla Nelson

Sen. Nelson recognized for her leadership, advocacy in education

In recognition of her commitment to improving education, her support of effective education policy, and her leadership in public service, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) was recently appointed an Education Commission of the States commissioner. Sen.…
Senator David Senjem

Senjem: We accomplished much that had been left undone

The following, authored by Sen. David Senjem (R-Rochester), appeared in the Rochester Post Bulletin on June 13, 2017. Looking back at the 2017 legislative session, I believe great progress was made on issues that most…
Sen. Michelle Benson

Benson: 2017 session was historically productive

At the end of May we wrapped up a historically productive legislative session. If you take a look back at the to-do list Republicans laid out when we won the majority of both the Senate…
Senator Jerry Relph

Relph: Republicans made good on legislative promises

The following commentary, authored by Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud), appeared in the June 11, 2017 edition of the St. Cloud Times. In January, I began my first term as your state senator – and…
Sen. Mike Goggin

Senator Goggin to host series of town hall forums

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) will host a series of town hall forums in June with Rep. Barb Haley (R-Red Wing) and Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) for residents of Senate District 21. Attendees will…