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 issues left on the table, including health care reform, transportation funding, and tax relief. In November, Minnesotans voted for change. They deserve a government that works.

“My hope is that we can all take advantage of the holidays to relax and hit the reset button. Senate Republicans are committed to ending gridlock and getting straight to work on day one of the next legislative session in January.”