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January 6, 2023

Rasmusson gets key committee assignments for Senate

Recently, Senator-elect Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) announced he secured three key appointments in his first term in the Minnesota Senate. He will be the only first-term Republican Senator on the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee,…

January 5, 2023

Johnson responds to DFL bill to legalize marijuana

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement in response to the DFL proposal to legalize marijuana in Minnesota: Concerns about the full legalization of marijuana should…

January 5, 2023

Senator Dahms Sworn into Fifth Term in Minnesota Senate

As Minnesota’s 93rd legislative session began, Gary Dahms was sworn into his fifth term as State Senator for the newly drawn Senate District 15 in the Minnesota Senate. The district represents all or parts of Blue Earth,…

January 5, 2023

Dornink: 2023 legislative session gets underway

Friends and neighbors, On Tuesday, Jan. 3, I took the oath of office and officially began my second term in the Minnesota State Senate. I’m excited to be back at the Capitol and represent Senate…

January 5, 2023

Senator Mark Johnson sworn into Senate, takes Minority Leadership Role

St. Paul, MN – Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) took the oath of office on Tuesday as the Minnesota Senate began the 93rd legislative session. “It’s an exciting day to be here to begin…

January 5, 2023

Senator Wesenberg Sworn In for 2023 Legislative Session

On Tuesday, January 3rd, Senator Nathan Wesenberg (R-Little Falls) was sworn in for his first term in the Minnesota State Senate.“I’m honored to be sworn in to represent the great people of District 10, and…

January 4, 2023

Gruenhagen takes oath of office as Minnesota State Senator

Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) was officially sworn in for his first term as a Minnesota State Senator on Tuesday when the Senate convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Sen. Gruenhagen represents Senate District 17, which includes…

January 4, 2023

Drazkowski sworn in as new state Senator from District 20

Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) was officially sworn in as a Minnesota State Senator on Tuesday, when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 session. Sen. Drazkowski represents Senate District 20, which includes communities in Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted,…

January 4, 2023

Senate Democrats unwilling to continue Veteran-focused committee, Lang responds

Today the Minnesota Senate debated its rules and committee rosters for more than four hours on the second day of session. A point of contention was the unbalanced committees, as well as the lack of…

January 4, 2023

Senate Republicans successfully add transparency in Senate rules

ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Minnesota Senate debated its rules for more than four hours on the second day of session. Democrats proposed keeping remote voting options with even less oversight and disclosure than…

January 4, 2023

Senator Limmer takes lead role on Judiciary and Public Safety Committee

St. Paul, MN – Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) was sworn into office on Tuesday as the legislature convened for the 2023 session. The day was filled with ceremony as Senators, their families and…

January 4, 2023

Nelson sworn in for 5th term in Minnesota Senate

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) once again took the oath of office as a Minnesota State Senator on Tuesday when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Sen. Nelson is serving her fifth term representing…

January 4, 2023

Lieske sworn in for first term in Minnesota Senate

Dr. Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) was officially sworn in for his first term in the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday, when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 session. Sen. Lieske represents Senate District 58, which includes communities…

January 4, 2023

Koran sworn in as Minnesota State Senator for 3rd time

Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) once again took the oath of office as a Minnesota State Senator on Tuesday when the Senate convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Sen. Koran is serving his 3rd term.…

January 4, 2023

Eichorn sworn in as Minnesota State Senator for 3rd time

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) once again took the oath of office as a Minnesota State Senator when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session on Tuesday. Sen. Eichorn is serving his 3rd term.…

January 4, 2023

Draheim sworn in as Minnesota State Senator for 3rd time

Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) once again took the oath of office as a Minnesota State Senator when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session on Tuesday. Sen. Draheim is serving his 3rd term.…

January 4, 2023

Joint statement from Sen. Johnson, Rep. Demuth responding to the DFL’s divisive priorities

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) and House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) released the following joint statement in response to the DFL legislative agenda rolled out today: “The…

January 4, 2023

Lucero Sworn In as Next State Senator

Photo attachment: Sen. Lucero’s hand on the Bible as he was administered the oath of office by MN Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea. Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) officially took the oath of office as…

January 4, 2023

Senator Howe Sworn In for 2023 Legislative Session

On Tuesday, January 3rd, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) was sworn in for his third term in the Minnesota State Senate. “I am honored to be sworn in, once again representing the great neighborhoods and communities of…

January 4, 2023

Miller sworn in as Minnesota State Senator for 5th time

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) once again took the oath of office as a Minnesota State Senator when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session on Tuesday. Miller is serving his 5th term in the…