Lieske: Big questions as 2025 session begins
BY: SENATOR BILL LIESKE Every year when I drive up to St. Paul for the new legislative session, I’m reminded of what a privilege it is to represent the people of Dakota, Goodhue, Rice, and…
Draheim to serve as co-chair of Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee; invites constituents to stay in touch as 2025 session begins
Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) returned to the capitol on January 14 for the beginning of the 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The Senate begins in a 33-33 tie, as leaders from…
Mathews to Serve as Republican Co-Chair on Senate Energy Committee
ST. PAUL – Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) today announced he will serve as the Republican Co-Chair on the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee while the 33-33 power sharing agreement is in effect. …
A Mockery of the Process
A Mockery of the Process By Senator Nathan Wesenberg We are back at the Capitol and Session has begun. The House has sworn in its members, the Senate has adjusted committees to have more parity…
Senator Rasmusson fosters bipartisan power-sharing agreement in the Senate, announces committee assignments
On the first day of the 2025 legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Senate passed a series of motions and unanimously passed a resolution to enact the agreement between the two caucuses to share power…
Sen. Johnson votes for bipartisan power-sharing agreement, appointed as Co-Chair of Rules Committee
Sen. Johnson votes for bipartisan power-sharing agreement, appointed as Co-Chair of Rules Committee Power sharing agreement includes with Co-Leaders, Co-Presiding Officers, Committee Co-Chairs and Co-Vice Chairs. On Tuesday, Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks)…
Kreun Added to Senate Capital Investment Committee
The 2025-2026 committee rosters were announced this week for the Minnesota Senate. In addition to continuing to serve on the Education Finance and Judiciary and Public Safety committees, Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) was added to…
Reining in Government Agencies
Reining in Government Agencies by Senator Steve Green There is a growing problem in Minnesota concerning agencies and their relentless abuse of power. Democrats holding complete control in the State have weaponized these agencies. Tactics…
Sen. Lang to Serve as Republican Co-Chair on Senate State Government Committee
ST. PAUL – Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) today announced he will serve as the Republican Co-Chair on the Senate State Government Committee during the 2025 Legislative Session. Among numerous priorities, Senator Lang is focused on…
Senate Republicans vote for temporary organizing structure
Floor votes today enact the agreement announced Sunday night to share power with Co-Leaders, Co-Presiding Officers, Committee Co-Chairs and Co-Vice Chairs. Today Senate Republicans passed a series of motions and unanimously passed a resolution to…
Housley celebrates bipartisan start-of-session agreement
It was announced this week that leaders from the Republican and DFL Caucuses have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special…
Senator Dornink announces bipartisan power-sharing agreement in the Senate
On Sunday, Jan. 12, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate while it exists with a 33-33 tie. The bipartisan agreement will be…
Duckworth Stands Up for Small Business Owners and Employees
Senator Zach Duckworth (Lakeville) recently earned the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), for his work during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.…
Senate GOP: DHS Commissioner’s departure highlights need for more accountability and integrity to prevent fraud
Today Governor Tim Walz announced Health and Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead is leaving his administration. While given a glowing review from the Governor, the departure is not without dark clouds as recent fraud reports…
Nelson statement on bipartisan Senate organizing agreement
Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement about the bipartisan power-sharing agreement that Senate Republican and Democrat leaders reached over the weekend that will allow the tied Senate to organize and…
Coleman Serves on Negotiating Team, Delivers Historic Bipartisan Organizing Agreement Amid 33-33 Tie in Minnesota Senate
Recently leaders from the Senate Republican and DFL caucuses announced an organizing agreement has been reached to govern the work of the Senate while it exists with a 33-33 tie. The agreement will be passed…
Kreun instrumental in bipartisan start-of-session agreement
It was announced yesterday that leaders from the Republican and DFL Caucuses have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special election,…
Statement from DFL Caucus Leader Erin Murphy and Republican Caucus Leader Mark Johnson
Today, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced they have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special election. The…
Koran statement on Sen. Mitchell attempting to postpone felony burglary trial until after session
Minnesota State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) today issued the following statement regarding reports that attorneys for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell requested to postpone her trial for felony first-degree burglary until after the 2025 legislative…
Nelson: What to expect during the 2025 session
By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON The 2025 legislative session opens January 14, and it will be unlike any that we have ever seen. The Senate begins in a 33-33 split following the passing of my colleague and…