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January 23, 2020

Senator Ruud presents bill at Judiciary and Public Safety Committee hearing in Hibbing

The committee heard testimony on six bills in front of an overflowing crowd at the Crown Ballroom. Hundreds more watched the hearing online from across the state. (ST. PAUL, MN) – The Minnesota Senate Public…

January 22, 2020

Senate Republicans host Judiciary and Public Safety Committee hearing in Hibbing

The committee heard testimony on six bills in front of an overflowing crowd at the Crown Ballroom. Hundreds more watched the hearing online from across the state. The Minnesota Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee…

January 22, 2020

Senator Newman responds to governor’s call for long-term transportation funding

On January 20, 2020, the Minneapolis Star Tribune ran an article entitled “How to pay for roads and bridges? Funding battle to continue at State Capitol”. In response, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance…

January 21, 2020

Sen. Miller legislative update: Making prescription drugs more affordable

Greetings from the district, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Janel, the boys, and I enjoyed the holidays and 2020 is off to a great start! The 2020 legislative session…

January 16, 2020

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, We released our agenda for the 2020 session this week. We are focused on the priorities you have shared, and we will work to lower taxes, improve infrastructure, support our veterans, grow…

January 15, 2020

Senator Goggin Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you all enjoyed time celebrating Christmas and the New Year! It’s hard to believe session is already approaching, but I am looking forward to all we will accomplish. Despite the…

January 15, 2020

Senator David Senjem receives Minnesota Hospital Association Public Achievement Award

The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) honored Senator David Senjem with its 2019 Public Achievement Award, which recognizes a public official or a private citizen who has performed extraordinary service in health care policy. The award…

January 15, 2020

2020 legislative session preview from Senator Bill Weber

Dear friends and neighbors: Happy New Year! With the new year comes a new legislative session, which is set to convene on February 11 in Saint Paul. There will be no shortage of big issues…

January 15, 2020

Senator Goggin and Representative Haley announce listening session

State Representative Barb Haley (R-Red Wing) and State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) announced that they will be holding a constituent conversation in Wabasha on Tuesday, January 21. The event will be held from 8:30-9:30…

January 14, 2020

Senate Republicans share Vision 2020 agenda

Senate Republicans unveiled their 2020 legislative agenda at a press conference this week. Priorities include affordable health care, efficient transportation infrastructure, eliminating the school achievement gap, and continued tax relief. “We put your priorities first…

January 14, 2020

Sen. Rarick statement on Chronic Wasting Disease discovery in Pine County

State Senator Jason Rarick (R-Brook Park) released the following statement following a Board of Animal Health announcement that Chronic Wasting Disease has been discovered in a doe on a Pine County Farm: “We are taking…

January 14, 2020

Senator Draheim, Senate Republicans announce Vision 2020 agenda

Minnesota Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled a Vision 2020 agenda aimed at strengthening family budgets, reducing health insurance and prescription drug costs, and a litany of other issues with the 2020 legislative session set to…

January 14, 2020

Senator Koran, Senator Republicans release 2020 Vision agenda

(St. Paul, MN) – Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) joined Majority Leader Gazelka at Senate Republicans’ press conference unveiling the 2020 legislative agenda. Priorities include affordable health care, efficient transportation infrastructure, eliminating the school achievement…

January 14, 2020

Senator Relph announces ‘Vision 2020’ legislative agenda

On Monday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced their agenda for the upcoming legislative session. The agenda, known as ‘Vision 2020’, is a series of principles and priorities that will guide public policy work during the 2020 legislative…

January 14, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans announce Vision 2020 agenda

Minnesota Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled a Vision 2020 agenda aimed at strengthening family budgets, reducing health insurance and prescription drug costs, and a litany of other issues with the 2020 legislative session set to…

January 14, 2020

Senator Anderson attends Armed Forces Service Center grand reopening

The Armed Forces Service Center (AFSC) located at the MSP airport revealed its updates last week at a grand opening. Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo), chair of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Policy and Finance…

January 13, 2020

Senator Pratt, colleagues announce ‘Vision 2020’ agenda

On Monday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced their agenda for the upcoming legislative session. The agenda, known as ‘Vision 2020’, is a series of principles and priorities that will guide public policy work during the 2020 legislative…

January 13, 2020

Senator Newman: ‘Vision 2020’ agenda will guide upcoming legislative session

On Monday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced their agenda for the upcoming legislative session. The agenda, known as ‘Vision 2020’, is a series of principles and priorities that will guide public policy work during the 2020 legislative…

January 13, 2020

Senator Howe, Senate Republicans announce Vision 2020 agenda

Minnesota Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled a Vision 2020 agenda aimed at strengthening family budgets, reducing health insurance and prescription drug costs, and a litany of other issues with the 2020 legislative session set to…

January 13, 2020

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans release Vision 2020 agenda

Senate Republicans unveiled their 2020 legislative agenda at a press conference today. Priorities included affordable health care, efficient transportation infrastructure, eliminating the school achievement gap, and continued tax relief. “We have a clear vision for…