Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) was appointed the Co-Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus by Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona).

“Senator Housley has done an incredible job serving the district she represents in the Senate and has brought an influential voice that is representative of many women across the state,” Sen. Miller said. “I have no doubt that she will excel in her new leadership role and will also provide the caucus with unique perspectives that will help propel our leadership team forward.”

“I am honored to be appointed as Co-Deputy Majority Leader, and I’m ready to work on behalf of the Senate Majority,” Sen. Housley said. “I have had the honor of serving in the Senate since 2012, and I have cherished every Session since. I welcome this new role and the responsibility that comes with it, and I’m excited to get to work alongside a great team of leaders!”