Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Dahms: The 2024 legislative session is underway

Friends and neighbors: The 2024 legislative session kicked off this week, and it is an honor and a privilege to be back at the Capitol serving the residents of Senate District 15.  Last year, members…

What’s In Store for the Legislature in 2024

It is the middle of February and we are back to business at the Legislature. Session began on February 12, and the Democrats have already proposed a number of bills and priorities they want to…

Senator Bill Weber: What to expect for the 2024 session

Friends and neighbors,  The 2024 legislative session kicked off this week, and I am back in St. Paul fighting for Southwestern Minnesota. My office has recently been receiving a lot of questions about what to…

Senator Johnson kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) returned to the Capitol on Monday, February 12 for the opening of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The conversations this session will be shaped in mostly…

Senator Nelson kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) returned to the Capitol on Monday, February 12, for the start of the 2024 legislative session. The agenda will be determined in part by the upcoming February revenue forecast…

Senator Miller kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped in…

Senator Lucero kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) returned to the Capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped…

Senator Lieske kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped in…

Senator Koran kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped…

Senator Jasinski kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped in…

Senator Gruenhagen kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped in…

Senator Eichorn kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped…

Senator Drazkowski kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped in…

Senator Draheim kicks off the 2024 legislative session

Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped…

Nelson: What to expect during the 2024 legislative session

By: Senator Carla Nelson The new legislative session begins on February 12. Though we will not be crafting a new state budget this year, Minnesota faces a challenging fiscal situation that will significantly impact what…

Lieske: Assisted suicide coming to Minnesota?

By: Senator Bill Lieske On Thursday, January 25, weeks before the beginning of the new legislative session, the Minnesota House of Representatives committee that deals with healthcare issues heard and approved a controversial bill that…

The legislative session ahead: Republican priorities

NOTE: This column was originally published in the Star Tribune on February 10, 2024. By SENATOR MARK JOHNSON ••• Democrats control most of Minnesota’s government and had a never-before-seen opportunity to invest in Minnesotans’ needs and…