News – Page 303 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

February 15, 2019

Senator Paul Utke co-authors legislation to honor Minnesota Soldiers who were Prisoners of War or Missing in Action

On Thursday, legislation co-authored by Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) to honor Minnesota soldiers was heard in the Senate’s Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. The bill, SF 242, would designate the third Friday in September…

February 15, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson introduces legislation to honor WWII veterans and their legacy

On Thursday, Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) introduced legislation to honor the legacy of servicemen and servicewomen from World War II. The resolution, S.F.686, would urge the President and Congress to designate a state…

February 14, 2019

Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer: State should reimburse Wright, Becker, and Ramsey Counties for legal defense costs incurred while protecting the state

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) presented legislation allowing Wright, Becker, and Ramsey counties to receive reimbursement for legal costs incurred when former State Auditor Rebecca Otto sued over the constitutionality of a provision within the…

February 14, 2019

Sen. Mark Koran opposes Gov. Walz’s decision to block Line 3 in court

Walz’s choice comes after MN Appeals Court dismissed Dayton lawsuit Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) joined a bipartisan group of Minnesota Legislators in opposing Governor Tim Walz’s decision to oppose the Enbridge Line 3 replacement…

February 14, 2019

Sen. Justin Eichorn: Taking care of people, protecting taxpayers will guide budget principles for 2019 session

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for…

February 14, 2019

Senator Dan Hall introduces legislation to honor Minnesota Soldiers who were Prisoners of War or Missing in Action

(St. Paul – MN) On Thursday, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) introduced legislation to honor Minnesota soldiers who were prisoners or went missing during combat. The bill, SF 242, would designate the third Friday in September…

February 14, 2019

Sen. Dan Hall: Taking care of people, protecting taxpayers will guide budget principles for 2019 session

Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for Gov.…

February 14, 2019

Sen. Rosen & Rep. Morrison Announce Bipartisan ‘Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act’

Watch the press conference here. Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven) and Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) today announced a bipartisan plan to combat skyrocketing prescription drug pricing. Advocates from the health care industry, labor and business…

February 14, 2019

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to expand targeted early learning scholarships for low income students

A bipartisan group of Senators announced the introduction of Senate File 1306, a bill to expand targeted early learning scholarships for low income families and students. The legislation takes steps to ensure every child receives…

February 14, 2019

Sen. Rosen Announces Bipartisan ‘Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act’

Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven) and Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) today announced a bipartisan plan to combat skyrocketing prescription drug pricing. Advocates from the health care industry, labor and business community and Minnesotans impacted by…

February 14, 2019

Goggin bill would encourage hiring of disabled and unemployed veterans

Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) continued to make veterans a cornerstone legislative priority today when he presented a bill to the Senate Veterans Committee that would incentivize employers to hire disabled or unemployed veterans. “The…

February 14, 2019

Senator Newman calls MNLARS legislative audit ‘troubling, but not surprising’

After the Office of the Legislative Auditor released its special review on the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS), Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following…

February 13, 2019

Jason Rarick officially sworn in as the Minnesota Senator for Carlton, Kanabec, Pine, and St. Louis Counties

Carlton, Kanabec, Pine, and St. Louis County residents once again have a voice in the Minnesota Senate, as newly-elected Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) officially took the oath of office Wednesday. Sen. Rarick, a life-long…

February 13, 2019

Goggin: New Minnesota Farm to School bill supports children, farmers & local communities

Legislation providing children with local, healthy foods draws bipartisan support at State Capitol A bipartisan bill that would provide school districts across the state with a reimbursement for feeding students healthy, local foods through farm-to-school…

February 13, 2019

Sen. Chamberlain announces 2019 budget principles focused on protecting taxpayers and taking care of people

Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for…

February 13, 2019

Senator Benson announces 2019 budget principles

Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for…

February 13, 2019

Jason Rarick sworn-in as the 35th member of the Minnesota Senate Republican majority

On Wednesday, Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) was sworn-in to the Minnesota Senate, representing the 35th member of the Minnesota Senate Republican majority. Senator Rarick, who was elected in a February 5 special election, represents…

February 13, 2019

Sen. Jasinski: taking care of people, protecting taxpayers will guide budget principles for 2019 session

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for Gov.…

February 13, 2019

‘Taking Care of People’ and ‘Protecting Taxpayers’ will guide budget-setting process for Senate Republicans

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) today announced a set of budget principles the majority caucus will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline…

February 12, 2019

Sen. Osmek: Time for Walz to end the Line 3 circus

Senator David Osmek (R-Mound), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy, issued the following statement concerning Gov. Walz’s decision to continue the Dayton Administration’s Minnesota taxpayer funded lawsuit to oppose…