News – Page 20 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

January 15, 2025

Mathews to Serve as Republican Co-Chair on Senate Energy Committee

ST. PAUL – Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) today announced he will serve as the Republican Co-Chair on the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee while the 33-33 power sharing agreement is in effect. …

January 15, 2025

A Mockery of the Process

A Mockery of the Process By Senator Nathan Wesenberg We are back at the Capitol and Session has begun. The House has sworn in its members, the Senate has adjusted committees to have more parity…

January 15, 2025

Senator Rasmusson fosters bipartisan power-sharing agreement in the Senate, announces committee assignments

On the first day of the 2025 legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Senate passed a series of motions and unanimously passed a resolution to enact the agreement between the two caucuses to share power…

January 15, 2025

Sen. Johnson votes for bipartisan power-sharing agreement, appointed as Co-Chair of Rules Committee

Sen. Johnson votes for bipartisan power-sharing agreement, appointed as Co-Chair of Rules Committee Power sharing agreement includes with Co-Leaders, Co-Presiding Officers, Committee Co-Chairs and Co-Vice Chairs. On Tuesday, Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks)…

January 15, 2025

Kreun Added to Senate Capital Investment Committee

The 2025-2026 committee rosters were announced this week for the Minnesota Senate. In addition to continuing to serve on the Education Finance and Judiciary and Public Safety committees, Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) was added to…

January 14, 2025

Reining in Government Agencies

Reining in Government Agencies by Senator Steve Green There is a growing problem in Minnesota concerning agencies and their relentless abuse of power. Democrats holding complete control in the State have weaponized these agencies. Tactics…

January 14, 2025

Sen. Lang to Serve as Republican Co-Chair on Senate State Government Committee

ST. PAUL – Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) today announced he will serve as the Republican Co-Chair on the Senate State Government Committee during the 2025 Legislative Session. Among numerous priorities, Senator Lang is focused on…

January 14, 2025

Senate Republicans vote for temporary organizing structure

Floor votes today enact the agreement announced Sunday night to share power with Co-Leaders, Co-Presiding Officers, Committee Co-Chairs and Co-Vice Chairs. Today Senate Republicans passed a series of motions and unanimously passed a resolution to…

January 14, 2025

Housley celebrates bipartisan start-of-session agreement

It was announced this week that leaders from the Republican and DFL Caucuses have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special…

January 13, 2025

Senator Dornink announces bipartisan power-sharing agreement in the Senate

On Sunday, Jan. 12, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate while it exists with a 33-33 tie. The bipartisan agreement will be…

January 13, 2025

Duckworth Stands Up for Small Business Owners and Employees

Senator Zach Duckworth (Lakeville) recently earned the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), for his work during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.…

January 13, 2025

Senate GOP: DHS Commissioner’s departure highlights need for more accountability and integrity to prevent fraud

Today Governor Tim Walz announced Health and Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead is leaving his administration. While given a glowing review from the Governor, the departure is not without dark clouds as recent fraud reports…

January 13, 2025

Nelson statement on bipartisan Senate organizing agreement

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement about the bipartisan power-sharing agreement that Senate Republican and Democrat leaders reached over the weekend that will allow the tied Senate to organize and…

January 13, 2025

Coleman Serves on Negotiating Team, Delivers Historic Bipartisan Organizing Agreement Amid 33-33 Tie in Minnesota Senate

Recently leaders from the Senate Republican and DFL caucuses announced an organizing agreement has been reached to govern the work of the Senate while it exists with a 33-33 tie. The agreement will be passed…

January 13, 2025

Kreun instrumental in bipartisan start-of-session agreement

It was announced yesterday that leaders from the Republican and DFL Caucuses have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special election,…

January 12, 2025

Statement from DFL Caucus Leader Erin Murphy and Republican Caucus Leader Mark Johnson

Today, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced they have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special election. The…

January 11, 2025

Koran statement on Sen. Mitchell attempting to postpone felony burglary trial until after session

Minnesota State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) today issued the following statement regarding reports that attorneys for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell requested to postpone her trial for felony first-degree burglary until after the 2025 legislative…

January 11, 2025

Nelson: What to expect during the 2025 session

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON The 2025 legislative session opens January 14, and it will be unlike any that we have ever seen. The Senate begins in a 33-33 split following the passing of my colleague and…

January 10, 2025

Sen. Nelson statement regarding Sen. Mitchell’s motion to postpone felony burglary trial until after session

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement regarding reports that attorneys for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell requested to postpone her trial for felony first-degree burglary until after the 2025 legislative session. …

January 10, 2025

JASINSKI STATEMENT ON SEN. MITCHELL ATTEMPTING TO POSTPONE FELONY BURGLARY TRIAL UNTIL AFTER SESSION

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement regarding reports that attorneys for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell requested to postpone her trial for felony first degree burglary until after the 2025 legislative…