Senator Jeremy Miller at the rostrum

Senate Republicans Respond to Biden Mandates

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans responded to President Joe Biden’s sweeping mandates on employers and employees with concern and outrage. The mandates require businesses to track vaccine status and require testing for unvaccinated workers, with significant…

Senator Draheim’s August Column

As we look back on the 2021 session, a highlight for me and our community is the agriculture budget. Farming is the economic engine of the state and the district, and this agriculture budget bill…
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Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! This weekend is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Let us take a moment to remember those we lost, and honor the heroes that stepped up during our darkest time. Through it all,…

Nelson: Unemployment Insurance Tax Refunds Finally Set To Go Out

Senate Taxes Committee Chair Carla Nelson (R- Rochester) released the following statement responding to the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s announcement that unemployment insurance refunds will begin going out next week. “This long overdue announcement from…

Jasinski: Honoring Waseca Lance Corporal Caleb Erickson

Honoring Waseca Lance Corporal Caleb Erickson By: Senator John Jasinski Recently I had the honor of attending the sign raising to commemorate the new “Corporal Caleb L. Erickson Memorial Highway. This is the renamed section…

Senator Warren Limmer: The Public Should be Outraged

Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chair Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) released the following statement responding to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s announcement to not prosecute most felony crimes that are found during non-safety traffic stops. …

Jasinski: Senator Miler will make ‘exceptional’ majority leader

Assistant Senate Majority Leader John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement regarding the election of Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) as the new Senate majority leader. “I’ve had the honor of working closely with Senator…

Senate Republicans Elect Jeremy Miller as Caucus Leader

ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senate Republicans elected new leadership. Senator Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) was elected to the leader position after Senator Paul Gazelka announced he was stepping down last week.  “It’s an honor and a…
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Public should be outraged at Choi’s new policy

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chair Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) released the following statement responding to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s announcement to not prosecute most felony crimes that are found during…
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka

Gazelka Letter: Stepping Down as Caucus Leader

Members, Five years ago, under bittersweet conditions, I was honored to be elected leader of the Senate Republican Caucus.  I have those same bittersweet feelings today as I announce my intention to step aside as…

Senator Mark Koran Receives 2021 Housing Leadership Award

Housing First Minnesota has named State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) as a recipient of their 2021 Housing Leadership Award, the organization announced. Housing First Minnesota, a leading advocate for homebuilders and remodelers, honored Sen. Koran…

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: The Importance of Redistricting

Friends and neighbors, This year is an exciting one for Minnesota! Following the census which was completed last year, Minnesota is now in the process of redistricting (redrawing the boundaries of election districts), to ensure…
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Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10!It has been a nice Summer so far—the Aitkin & Crow Wing County Fairs were fantastic!Minnesota Drought & Burning Restrictions UpdateThis summer’s drought has brought drought conditions to a level not seen since…
Senator Zach Duckworth

Senator Duckworth Will Deploy to the Middle East

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Zach Duckworth, who also serves as a Major in the Minnesota Army National Guard, is being deployed to the Middle East in support of military operations in the region. Duckworth has…