Greetings District 10!
Greetings District 10! I would like to thank you all for your patience as I have been without a legislative assistant this month. Jon recently accepted a promotion within our caucus and will be a…
Senator Senjem to present official resolution honoring Don Pappas
On Tuesday, February 4, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will present an official Minnesota Senate resolution to Mantorville resident Don Pappas. The resolution recognizes Mr. Pappas’ decades of work with The Hubbell House in Mantorville. The…
Minnesota Senate Republicans add emergency insulin to compromise plan for 2020
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today a proposal to add an emergency provision to their insulin program. In response to advocates and the working group, they are continuing to refine their proposal for 2020. “No one in…
Sen. Westrom joins Pres. Trump at White House signing of U.S.-China Trade Deal
Milestone agreement expands agriculture exports, including meat, poultry, dairy, and more WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), Chair of the Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance Committee, joined President…
Sen. Utke responds to Minnesota logging company lawsuit against eco-terrorists who harassed staff and destroyed equipment
Scheff Logging & Trucking, Inc. filed a lawsuit against eco-terrorists who harassed their employees and vandalized several pieces of heavy equipment on a worksite near Cloquet last February as several other violent protests occurred during the…
Gazelka, Miller hear remarks by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister at the White House
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- Nisswa) and Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) attended remarks by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of the state of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday afternoon at the White…
Senate Capital Investment Committee to tour capital requests in Twin Cities metro area
The Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee this week will embark on a three-day tour of capital project requests in the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. The tour, which will take place Tuesday, January 28 through Thursday, January…
Senator Housley to join Capital Investment Committee tour of area bonding requests
On Wednesday, January 29, the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee will visit the area as part of the final leg of its #MNfrastructure statewide bonding tour. The stops come in the middle of the committee’s three-day…
Benson: The latest news on DHS turmoil and prescription drugs
Note: this column was published in local papers the week of January 16 The latest news on DHS turmoil and prescription drugs By: Sen. Michelle Benson When the legislature reconvenes in about one month, health…
Jasinski: Senate Republican ‘Vision 2020’ Agenda: Our Promise to Minnesotans
Senate Republican ‘Vision 2020’ Agenda: Our Promise to Minnesotans By: Senator John Jasinski I believe the best way to earn someone’s trust is say what you’re going to do, and then follow through on it.…
Jasinski: A quick update on violence prevention and prescription drugs
A quick update on violence prevention and prescription drugs By: Senator John Jasinski January 4, 2020 December is usually fairly quiet around the legislature, but senators are still hard at work. Here are updates about…
Senator Koran presents bill at Judiciary and Public Safety Committee hearing in Hibbing
(ST. PAUL, MN) – The Minnesota Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee gathered in Hibbing, MN for a hearing on proposed legislation to help prevent violent crimes. Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove), chair of…
Senator Jasinski calls on MSHSL to allow jerseys honoring Waseca police officer
Today, Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) sent a letter to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) in response to the League's decision to bar Waseca High School boys' hockey players from wearing jerseys honoring Waseca…
Senate Energy Committee gathers public feedback on ‘Clean Energy First’ proposal
In January, the Minnesota Senate and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee held public hearings in Rochester and Minnetrista to gather feedback on legislation designed to modernize Minnesota’s energy resources. The legislation, known as ‘Clean Energy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…