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November 6, 2020

Senate Republicans Announce Leadership Team

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans have announced new leadership for the 2021-2022 legislative session. Senator Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) was re-elected as Majority Leader and Senator Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) as Senate…

November 4, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer: Expressing my heartfelt gratitude for everyone who ran for office

By: Senator Mary Kiffmeyer While some races are still being decided, the 2020 election is by-and-large in the books. For many, the work will continue as they prepare to transition into their new roles at…

Senator Jeremy Miller presiding over Senate

October 29, 2020

Senator Jeremy Miller Receives ‘20 Under 40’ Leadership Award from the Council of State Governments

Senator Jeremy Miller Receives ‘20 Under 40’ Leadership Award from the Council of State Governments Sen. Miller was one of only 20 recipients from around the country to receive the honor (St. Paul) — Minnesota…

October 28, 2020

Senator Rosen: Bonding bill was a compromise that served the people

Note: this column originally ran in the Mankato Free Press. Being a leader often demands tough decisions. Legislating is rarely cut-and-dry, and the people who chose you to be their voice in government demand results.…

October 27, 2020

State Senator Dan Hall Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with close to 10,000 members, announced today that Senator Dan Hall (Burnsville) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business award.…

October 27, 2020

State Senator Carrie Ruud Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with close to 10,000 members, announced today that Senator Carrie Ruud (Breezy Point) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business…

October 26, 2020

The Senate Internship Program is an enriching option for college students in 2021

(St. Paul, MN) – I am happy to announce that the 2021 Senate internship program, which has run for over 40 years, is open for applications. Covid-19 distancing guidelines mean that interns for the 2021…

October 23, 2020

State Senator Julie Rosen Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with close to 10,000 members, announced today that Senator Julie Rosen (Vernon Center) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business…

October 23, 2020

State Senator Carla Nelson Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with close to 10,000 members, announced today that Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business award.…

October 23, 2020

State Senator Roger Chamberlain Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with close to 10,000 members, announced today that Senator Roger Chamberlain (Lino Lakes) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business…

October 23, 2020

State Senator Mike Goggin Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with close to 10,000 members, announced today that Senator Mike Goggin (Red Wing) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business…

October 23, 2020

State Senator John Jasinski Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with close to 10,000 members, announced today that Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business award.…

October 22, 2020

Senate Republicans Do Their Job, Review Joint Committee Report on Riots and Violence

(ST. PAUL, MN) –Senate Republicans held a joint committee hearing today to review the recently released Review of Lawlessness and Government Responses to Minnesota’s 2020 Riots. The report documents findings and suggestions from a series…

October 20, 2020

Senator Rosen votes for fifth time to end Gov. Walz emergency powers

For the fifth time, Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) and the Minnesota Senate voted to end Governor Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. The state is currently in the midst of its…

October 20, 2020

Senator Rosen, Minnesota Senate again approve Veterans Restorative Justice Act to help veterans with PTSD, trauma, or mental health struggles receive treatment instead of criminal sentences

The Minnesota Senate again unanimously approved The Veterans Restorative Justice Act, which aims to divert at-risk veterans toward probation and social service programs instead of jail time when they commit certain less-severe crimes. This is…

October 20, 2020

Jasinski: Senate Republicans focus on lowering health care costs

Senate Republicans focus on lowering health care costs By: Senator John Jasinski I have been getting a lot of questions about health care lately. Mostly these questions are spurred by changes happening to the federal…

October 20, 2020

Jasinski column: Senate report finds Gov. Walz exacerbated riots

SENATE REPORT FINDS GOV. WALZ EXACERBATED RIOTS By: Senator John Jasinski The Minnesota Legislature reconvened this week in order for Gov. Walz to extend his emergency powers. It is the fifth time he has done…

October 20, 2020

Sen. Miller applauds MnDOT decision to host public open house on Winona roundabouts

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today applauded the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for its decision to host an additional public open house to provide updates and gather more resident input before proceeding to the final…

October 20, 2020

Senator Rarick Legislative Update: 2020 Bonding Bill

(St. Paul, MN) – Last week Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill in the fifth special session of the year. After months of waiting, the House of Representatives finally sent over a bonding bill that, while…

October 19, 2020

Senator Utke, Senate Republicans secure bonding bill with tax cuts for main street businesses and farmers, investment in infrastructure

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Thursday the Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill provided $200 million in tax relief for small businesses and farmers…