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August 28, 2014

Roads and Bridges Remain a High Priority for Republicans

Transportation infrastructure often tops the list of the most important functions of government, especially roads and bridges. Without a well-maintained network of roads, families will inevitably spend more time in the car and less time with their families. Inadequate…

August 26, 2014

Republicans Welcome Minnesota’s First Union with Real Employee Freedom

Even if it survives likely legal challenges, new union will not compel members to pay dues (St. Paul, MN) – Republican legislators tentatively welcomed the formation of a new public employee union affecting Personal Care…

August 11, 2014

Dayton Budget Falls Short Again – Last 5 out of 6 Months

Senate Republican Leader David Hann released the following statement responding to the July budget report showing revenue falling short of the forecast by $69 million, or 6.6%. This is the fifth time in the last six months…

August 8, 2014

Senator Pratt Receives “Friend of Public Education” Award

The Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) awarded Senator Eric Pratt with its Friend of Public Education Award on Friday, August 8, 2014 at its Board of Director’s Meeting. The AMSD Friend of Public Education…

August 5, 2014

MN Taxpayers Lose Again: Bonds for New Legislative Office Building Will Cost More

St. Paul – As the Dayton administration begins selling bonds for the new legislative office building, it has come to light that Minnesota taxpayers will actually pay more for interest charges over the next 25…

July 21, 2014

Mark Dayton Lost My Trust When He…

1. Ruined healthcare by adopting the federal Obamacare failure MNsure’s track record is abysmal: 1,600 Minnesotans were put at risk of identity theft when their Social Security numbers were leaked, people with chronic conditions like…

July 18, 2014

$10.5 Million in Savings Reveals Minnesota’s Early Status as a Pioneer in Healthcare Reform

Republican reforms improved affordability, expanded coverage for Minnesotans (St. Paul, MN…) New figures show Minnesota led the nation in innovative healthcare reforms to improve affordability, expand coverage, and achieve better healthcare outcomes after implementing Republican…

July 15, 2014

Report: MN Property Taxes are Going Up in 2015

Despite promises by Governor Dayton and Democrats that Minnesotan’s property taxes would be lowered, a new report confirms that they are actually rising at an accelerating pace. A non-partisan analysis by MN House Research shows that statewide…

July 1, 2014

Strike Three for Mark Dayton’s Forced Childcare Unionization Scheme

The United States Supreme Court ruled yesterday that home health care providers cannot be forced to join a union because they are not full employees of the state. With this ruling, the Court sent a…

July 1, 2014

Senate Republicans to Mark Dayton: It’s Time to Take Responsibility for MNsure Failures and Your Hand-Picked Board

Senate Republicans call for Dayton to shake up his board and release next year’s rates early (St. Paul, MN…) Minnesota Senate Republicans called on Gov. Mark Dayton to assume full responsibility for the continued failures…

June 25, 2014

Media Advisory: Dayton Must Take Immediate Action to Fix MNsure Failures

What: In light of last week’s damning Deloitte Consulting report, Republicans urge Mark Dayton to take immediate action on to fix MNsure failures. Action items will be addressed at the press conference. Who: Senator David…

June 23, 2014

Flood Disaster Resources for Homeowners and Small Businesses in Scott County

From the office of Senator Eric Pratt, representing Scott County State resources are available to assist with cleanup and response after flood disaster (St. Paul, MN…) After recent severe storms and flooding across Minnesota, an…

June 16, 2014

Statement of Republican Leader David Hann Regarding Medtronic’s Announcement

“Minnesota lost more civic pride with today’s Medtronic announcement than it ever gained building Mark Dayton’s Vikings stadium. Only in Gov. Dayton’s Minnesota does an announcement like this constitute good news. We need to replace…

June 13, 2014

After California Court Decision, Mark Dayton is Last Man Standing With Teacher Unions on Seniority Rules

(St. Paul, MN…) Senate Republican Leader David Hann renewed his criticism of Gov. Mark Dayton today in the wake of a California court ruling that said hiring and firing teachers based only on seniority was…

June 1, 2014

Rural Minnesota Legislative Update 2013-2014

May 29, 2014

Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus Launches New Website

Official press releases, member bios, videos and graphics will all be found at www.mnsenaterepublicans.com (St. Paul, MN…) The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus launched a new website today that will showcase the work of Senate Republicans…

May 28, 2014

Republicans Offer Positive Vision for Future after One-Party Democrat Control

Minnesota Looks for Balance, Solutions that Work (St. Paul, MN)- Senate and House Republican leaders traveled across the state Monday to recap the past year and a half of single-party, Democrat control, and offer their…

May 27, 2014

True to Form: Governor Dayton Resorts to Name Calling

(St. Paul, MN) – Republican Leader David Hann (R-Eden Prairie) released the following statement: “Republicans have been working together with Democrats to put together a reasonable compromise on a bonding bill that will fund important projects…

May 12, 2014

Third Straight Month of Revenue Shortfalls Raises Budget Concerns

St. Paul- Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner, Jim Schowalter, released Minnesota’s last monthly review before the legislature adjourns sine die showing year to date receipts are $78 million less than forecast. This is the third…

May 5, 2014

Week in Review – May 5, 2014

Greetings from the Capitol! It was another busy week here in St. Paul with the Senate continuing to debate numerous bills for final passage every day. With a large build up of bills to pass,…