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May 15, 2017

Legislation designating “Kenneth L. Olson Highway” passes Senate

Legislation designating a portion of state Highway 23 in Paynesville as the “Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth L. Olson Highway” unanimously passed the Senate on Monday. The bill, authored by Sen. Michelle Fischbach (R-Paynesville) and…

May 15, 2017

Sen. Dahms, Rep. Torkelson encourage residents to attend town hall meetings

State Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) and State Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) invite area residents to attend their joint town meetings on Wednesday, May 24. Sleepy Eye: 7:15-8:15 a.m. at the Brown County REA Building,…

May 12, 2017

Senator Ruud encourages young women to apply for NFWL/NRA Bill of Rights scholarship

Senator Carrie Ruud from Breezy Point is encouraging young women of Minnesota to apply for a scholarship and an opportunity to meet elected women from across the country. The National Foundation for Women Legislators and…

May 12, 2017

Senate majority leader responds to vetoes of Republican budget bills

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka issued the following statement: “While not unexpected, it’s very disappointing that Gov. Dayton did not sign any of the five budget bills the legislature passed this week to fund agriculture,…

May 11, 2017

Letter from agricultural and farm advocacy groups to Gov. Dayton regarding buffers

Major agricultural and farm advocacy groups in Minnesota have sent a letter to Gov. Dayton and legislative leaders urging changes to the state’s buffer law. You can download a PDF of the letter here, while…

May 11, 2017

Weber: Time for Gov. Dayton to find common ground with legislature

The following commentary, authored by Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), appeared in the Worthington Daily Globe on May 10. Continuing to make good on our commitment to an open and early budget process, I joined my Senate…

May 10, 2017

Sen. Nelson, colleagues pass first round education budget

Led by Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), the Senate approved an education budget Tuesday evening that spends $18.57 billion over the next two years on Minnesota students, teachers, and schools – an increase of $1.14 billion…

May 10, 2017

Sen. Weber joins colleagues in passing education, ag, other budgets

Continuing to make good on their commitment to an open and early budget process, Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne) joined his Senate Republican colleagues in passing portions of Minnesota’s upcoming two-year budget. On Tuesday evening, the…

May 10, 2017

Sen. Newman releases statement on transportation funding proposal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 10 MEDIA CONTACT – Jake Schneider, (651) 296-9477 Sen. Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, released the following statement regarding the transportation budget: “The Republican transportation budget…

May 9, 2017

Mathews, Senate Republicans lead on passing state’s budgets

Sen. Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) joined his Senate Republican colleagues Tuesday evening in passing portions of the state’s upcoming two-year budget. With the Senate passing the agriculture and housing, state government and veterans, health and human…

May 9, 2017

Sen. Lang, Republicans lead on passing state’s budgets

In keeping with a commitment to pass budgets that respect taxpayers, Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) joined his Senate Republican colleagues Tuesday evening in passing portions of the Minnesota’s upcoming two-year budget. The Senate passed the…

May 9, 2017

Sen. Relph, Republicans pass large portion of state’s budget

Continuing to make good on a commitment to pass the state’s budget in a timely manner, Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) joined his Senate Republican colleagues Tuesday evening in advancing portions of Minnesota’s two-year budget.…

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May 5, 2017

Republicans continue to meet deadlines, include governor’s priorities in bills

Three-way budget targets still critical to timely session finish, leaders emphasize House and Senate Republican leaders today pointed out many of Governor Dayton’s major priorities have been included in the legislature’s budget bills, including over…

May 4, 2017

Sen. Nelson legislation would raise Minnesota smoking age to 21

Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) announced new legislation today – SF 2370 – that would decrease youth smoking by raising the sales age for tobacco products to 21. “Raising the tobacco age will prevent young people…

May 3, 2017

Sen. Lang’s Appleton prison language adopted by conference committee

Language requiring state corrections officials to investigate the cost of reopening an empty Appleton prison has been included in the omnibus judiciary and public safety conference committee report. The push for the language, which differs…

May 3, 2017

Draheim affordable housing bill signed by Gov. Dayton

On May 2, Governor Mark Dayton signed into law a bill exempting town homes from Minnesota’s sprinkler requirement. House File 792, which was chief authored by Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), passed the Senate by…

April 28, 2017

Sen. Nelson honored for advocacy in medical innovation, technology

In recognition of her work in support of health innovation and medical technology, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) was presented with the Medical Alley Association’s “Spirit of the Alley” award at their annual meeting on Thursday.…

Senate and House Republican Majorities' Budget - Advancing the Minnesota Way

April 28, 2017

House and Senate agree to joint budget targets that highlight tax relief, roads and bridges, and responsible spending

Minnesota legislative leaders announced Friday an agreement on joint budget targets between the House and Senate, meeting the April 28th deadline requested by Gov. Mark Dayton in a communication to the legislature this March. Although…

April 27, 2017

News from the Capitol: April 27, 2017

Dear Neighbors: There are just over three weeks remaining in the legislative session. In that time, we must come to an agreement with the House and the governor on the state’s budget. Conference committees, which…

April 27, 2017

Rosen’s Vikings stadium accountability bill passes Senate

The Minnesota Senate today passed House File 778, authored by Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center), to bring needed oversight and accountability to the organization that runs the Vikings stadium. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA)…