Senate Republican staff announcements

Senate Republicans are pleased to announce new staff roles in leadership, research, communications, and committee administration. The combination of talent and experience on our team, and a persistent commitment to getting things done for Minnesotans, will lead the…

2017 Senate Committee Membership List

A complete list of 2017 Senate committee membership is below: 2017 Senate Committee Membership by Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus on Scribd
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Republicans nominate Cal Ludeman for Secretary of Senate

Senate Republicans announced Cal Ludeman will be nominated to serve as Secretary of the Senate, a position he previously held from 2011-2013. Ludeman’s considerable experience in state government includes three terms in the Minnesota House…

Republicans will be ready to work on day one

Special Session statement from Majority Leader-elect Paul Gazelka: “I am very disappointed that after months of negotiations an agreement was not made in time to hold a special session. There were a number of key…

Senate Republicans announce deputy and assistant leaders

Senate Republicans today announced the addition of six leaders, including two deputy leaders and four assistant leaders. Senator Michelle Benson (Ham Lake) and Senator Jeremy Miller (Winona) were appointed as Deputy Leaders. Sen. Benson held an…
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Minnesota Republicans regain Senate majority

Senate Republicans picked up six seats in yesterday’s election and will control the Senate for a four-year term for the first time since the Minnesota legislature organized by party designation. Republicans won seats in Greater…

Middle Class Loses Again With MNsure Rate Increase

Statement of Senate Republican Leader David Hann regarding today’s announcement that insurance rates for Minnesotans stuck in the individual market using MNsure are rising as much as 50%:   “ObamaCare and MNsure have been disastrous…