News – Page 269 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

October 16, 2019

Senator Hall’s Letter to the Editor on Education

This week, most school children across Minnesota will have Thursday and Friday off, for MEA Weekend, a break that happens every year, which coincides with a teachers’ convention in St. Paul. As our children enjoy the long weekend,…

October 15, 2019

Senator Anderson visits Carpentry Contractors Company

Last Tuesday, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) and the Senate Select Committee on Home Ownership Affordability & Availability met in Montrose on their tour of various sites related to the manufacturing and development of housing in…

October 14, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson attends Rockford Road bridge ribbon cutting in Plymouth

Anderson chief-authored legislation, signed into law, providing $9.7MM for repairing the bridge Senator Paul Anderson joined local elected officials and representatives from the City of Plymouth at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of…

October 14, 2019

Sen. Pratt to host Prior Lake community listening session on insulin – 10/26

Free town hall meeting will give community opportunity to discuss insulin On Saturday, October 26th, Senator Eric Pratt will host an insulin listening session in Prior Lake. From 10 AM until 11 AM at Prior…

October 14, 2019

Benson: Turmoil at the Department of Human Services

Turmoil at the Department of Human Services By: Sen. Michelle Benson Minnesota’s Department of Human Services is in complete turmoil. I don’t make that statement lightly. Minnesota has a reputation for effective government, but DHS…

October 14, 2019

Jasinski: You might be paying too much for your license tabs

You might be paying too much for your license tabs By: Sen. John Jasinski Most taxes we pay are hidden, at least to some degree. They are taken out of our paychecks or tacked on…

October 10, 2019

Monticello Pizza Ranch receives award from Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation

On Wednesday, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) attended an award ceremony at the Monticello Pizza Ranch. The restaurant was nominated for the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Outstanding Employer Award for 2019. They work alongside…

October 9, 2019

Sen. Nelson receives 2019 MN Charter School Champion Award

Recognized as a leader on charter school issues and legislation Senator Carla Nelson received the 2019 Minnesota Charter School Champion Award from the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools. Specifically, the award recognizes her efforts in…

October 9, 2019

Senator Ruud attends National Waterways Conference

In September, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) joined legislators from six other Mississippi River states in Memphis to discuss recent flooding, opportunities to reduce nutrient loss, and building coalitions to improve river health and local…

October 9, 2019

Senator Rosen attends Minnesota Supreme Court visit to Fairmont

The highest court in Minnesota was in Fairmont on Tuesday and Wednesday for one of their regular visits to communities throughout Minnesota. The event, titled “An Informal Evening with the Minnesota Supreme Court,” offered residents…

October 8, 2019

Sen. Draheim leads Senate Homeownership Committee on second leg of affordable homeownership tour

Draheim and fellow senators toured Minnesota home manufacturers and developments Senator Rich Draheim, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Homeownership Affordability and Availability, led his fellow committee members on a tour of various sites…

October 8, 2019

Senator Rarick responds to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an agreement on renewable fuel standards last Friday. The agreement includes a commitment for 15 billion gallons of conventional ethanol beginning in 2020, provide relief…

October 8, 2019

Senator Hall’s Letter to the Editor on Education

Senator Anderson visits Carpentry Contractors Company

Sen. Paul Anderson attends Rockford Road bridge ribbon cutting in Plymouth

Sen. Pratt to host Prior Lake community listening session on insulin – 10/26

Benson: Turmoil at the Department of Human Services

Jasinski: You might be paying too much for your license tabs

Monticello Pizza Ranch receives award from Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation

Sen. Nelson receives 2019 MN Charter School Champion Award

Senator Ruud attends National Waterways Conference

Senator Rosen attends Minnesota Supreme Court visit to Fairmont

Sen. Draheim leads Senate Homeownership Committee on second leg of affordable homeownership tour

Senator Rarick responds to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

Senator Rosen responds to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

Senate Republicans respond to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Sen. Westrom applauds Trump, EPA, and USDA agreement that promotes biofuels and local farmers

Sen. Rich Draheim applauds Trump, EPA, and USDA agreement that promotes biofuels and local farmers

Senator Rarick’s legislative update, October 7

Senator Ruud earns medal at Copahue Extremo snow shoe race

Senator Ruud attends conference with the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus