Legislators from around the state reconvened in St. Paul today for the start of the 2020 legislative session. The Senate Republican majority’s agenda for the abbreviated session, which is scheduled to end on May 18, is expected to include proposals for an infrastructure-focused bonding bill, for reducing prescription drug costs, for addressing rising incidents violent attacks in the Twin Cities, and for managing the state’s projected $1.33 billion budget surplus.

 “I spent a lot of time during the interim attending events around the district and listening to people’s worries and frustrations about government,” said Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault). “Those conversations gave me a lot of ideas, and I am ready to get down to business. It’s great to be back.”

Last month Senate Republicans unveiled their Vision 2020 Agenda, a comprehensive plan for the upcoming legislative session. The agenda includes ideas for health care, transportation, education, energy, job growth, violence prevention, and more.