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February 6, 2018

Senator Lang to host town hall meeting on tax reform

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) will host a town hall meeting in Willmar on potential changes to Minnesota tax law following the recent federal tax reform. The town hall, which will also include Senator Roger Chamberlain…

February 5, 2018

Senator Relph to host town hall meeting seeking input on potential tax relief and reform

Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) will host a town hall meeting in St. Cloud on February 15 to garner public input on potential changes to Minnesota tax law following the recent federal tax reform. The…

February 5, 2018

Goggin thanks Goodhue and Wabasha County residents for attending Tax Town Hall

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) thanked residents of Zumbrota and the surrounding area for attending Saturday’s town hall forum to discuss Minnesota’s historic opportunities for tax relief and reform in 2018. “It was great to…

February 2, 2018

Senator Paul Gazelka solicits public feedback on troubled new DMV vehicle registration system

Senator Paul Gazelka is asking local residents and registrars to provide feedback about their experiences with DVS’s new vehicle registration system at www.MNLARSmess.com. The Senate Transportation Committee will use the feedback to push back on…

February 2, 2018

Senator Paul Gazelka urges legislature to approve state funding of Wadena Highway 10 improvements

Watch a video of Sen. Paul Gazelka talking about the importance of Highway 10 improvements here. A proposal to widen and improve Highway 10 with state bond funds has the backing of the area’s state…

February 1, 2018

Senator Newman responds to DPS and MN.IT threats to hold Minnesota hostage over MNLARS

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s announcement by the Department of Public Safety and MN.IT about their ‘road map’ to fix MNLARS, and their demand…

January 31, 2018

Jasinski: Tax relief and reform should be top agenda item in 2018

This column originally ran in the Owatonna People’s Press. Tax relief and reform should be top agenda item in 2018 By Senator John Jasinski Tax season is right around the corner, and many of us…

January 31, 2018

Senator Jeremy Miller to hold second round of pre-session, in-district meetings

Senate Deputy Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) will hold a second series of meetings around Senate District 28 to solicit feedback from constituents about their priorities for the upcoming 2018 legislative session. The latest round…

January 31, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson recognized as a community leader by St. Francis Xavier

On January 30, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) was recognized by St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and school as a community leader in Buffalo and Wright County, for his work to make the area a safe,…

January 30, 2018

Senator Chamberlain: Gov. Dayton should do more to secure Amazon bid release

Senate Tax Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today released the following statement in light of the governor’s urging of the release of Minnesota’s Amazon bid. “I thank the governor for finally noticing the lack…

January 30, 2018

Senator Housley statement on new MDH Commissioner Malcolm

Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Chairwoman Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point) issued the following statement on the appointment of new Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. “I look forward to working with Commissioner…

Deputy Senate Majority Leader Michelle Benson

January 30, 2018

Senator Benson statement on appointment of Jan Malcolm as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health

Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance Committee, released the following statement on the appointment of Jan Malcolm as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. “Gov.…

January 30, 2018

Senator Goggin to host town hall in Zumbrota to discuss opportunities for tax relief and reform in 2018

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Senate Tax Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) will host a Tax Town Hall Saturday, February 3 in Zumbrota solicit public feedback and discuss opportunities to simplify the…

January 29, 2018

Senators Ruud, Housley to hold listening session in Brainerd focused on aging and long-term care issues

On Wednesday, February 7, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point) and Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) will hold a joint listening session focused on aging and long-term care issues. The listening session will take place…

January 29, 2018

Senator Housley responds to release of elder care recommendations

In response to the recommendations issued today by the elder care work group, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “The work…

January 29, 2018

Sen. Draheim to host New Prague tax town hall

Senator Rich Draheim [R-Madison Lake] will be joined by Senator Roger Chamberlain [R-Lino Lakes], Chairman of the Senate Tax Committee, in hosting a tax town hall in New Prague on Wednesday, February 7. Held from…

January 26, 2018

Statement of Senator Housley on the delay of elder care work group recommendations

Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “On November 30, 2017, Gov. Dayton requested a ‘time-limited work group to provide guidance on…

January 26, 2018

MNLARS update: January 26, 2018

An update from Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance & Policy Committee: I received an email from Dana Bailey, the executive director of projects and initiatives for MNLARS that was brought…

January 26, 2018

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Gazelka regarding respect in the workplace

In an effort to continually improve the working environment at the Senate, I have directed Senate Counsel and the Senate’s Human Resources Department to begin the work of reviewing and updating the Senate sexual harassment…

January 25, 2018

Senate Tax Committee Chair holds town hall meetings to solicit public input on potential tax relief and reform

Federal tax reform has created an opportunity to improve Minnesota’s tax code; public input is needed Senate Tax Committee Chair Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and local state senators will be soliciting public input in six…