Senator Scott Newman

A note about the 2020 legislative session from Senator Scott Newman

Dear constituents: The 2020 legislative session will commence in approximately one month. Traditionally, sessions in odd-numbered years are “budget sessions”, while sessions in even-numbered years focus on capital investment projects known as “bonding”.  During the…

A Christmas message from Senator Kiffmeyer

Friends and Neighbors, I want to take a moment to wish you all a Merry Christmas. I am thankful for time with friends and family to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Sharing with others is…

Merry Christmas from Senator Anderson

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  As Christmas approaches, I am looking forward to all the traditions my family has enjoyed for generations. Sharing a meal and reflecting on the reason for this season are…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Legislative update from Senator Anderson

Friends and Neighbors, As session quickly approaches, we are almost through the list of last session’s accomplishments! Judiciary and Public Safety I serve on the Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy committee. One of…

Sen. Rarick’s legislative update: Merry Christmas!

Hello Neighbor, It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is already upon us. Like many of you, I plan to celebrate with my family. No matter how you celebrate, though, I hope you will take a…
Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria)

Senator Ingebrigtsen appointed to Human Services Reform Committee

On Thursday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced that Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) will serve on the Senate’s Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee in 2020. “I’m proud to have been appointed to serve on the Senate’s…

Senator Hall Named 2019 MGA Hero of the Food Industry

The Minnesota Grocers Association announced Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) as a 2019 Hero of the Food Industry.  Hall received the honor for his leadership in advancing the food industry’s priorities during the 2019 Minnesota Legislative…

Housley renews call to modernize Minnesota’s liquor laws

After two major brewing companies announced they will no longer produce the lower-strength beer that can be sold in Minnesota grocery and convenience stores, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) is renewing her call to…
Senator Scott Newman

Senator Newman: “Budget surplus belongs to the taxpayers”

On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, which shows an estimated budget surplus of $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect the…