David Osmek Takes Gavel as New Senate President

Today, Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) was officially elected by his Senate Majority colleagues to serve as Senate President on the opening day of the 2022 legislative session. He was first elected in 2012 and has…

Nelson moves to fully repeal tax on Social Security income

On the first day of the 2022 legislative session, Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) introduced a bill to fully and immediately repeal the state’s outdated tax on Social Security income, allowing Minnesota’s retirees…
Ruud

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! The 2022 Legislative Session officially begins on Monday, January 31. The state’s projected $7.7 billion surplus will be one of the most discussed items—with record inflation I look forward to supporting tax…

Goggin Announces Retirement

ST. PAUL, MN – State Senator Mike Goggin (R – Red Wing) announced today that he will not be seeking re-election in 2022. Senator Goggin was first elected to the Senate in 2016. Senator Goggin issued…

Newman: We will audit Southwest Light Rail

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued this statement following reports that the Southwest Light Rail line will take three extra years and cost hundreds of millions more than expected.  “Southwest Light Rail is a…
Senator Jim Abeler

Abeler: Bring on the ‘right to live’ debate

Who decides when someone is worth saving?  Originally Published in the Star Tribune by Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) When resources are scarce, who gets to decide who lives and who dies?…

Municipal utilities present Sen. Rarick Public Service Award

The Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) has presented Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) with a Public Service Award. Sen. Rarick was instrumental in the passage of the Energy Conservation and Optimization ACT (ECO) of 2021,…