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November 27, 2018

Sen. Paul Anderson named Chairman of Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Sen. Anderson to focus on making post-secondary education modern and relevant for 21st century workplaces Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) was named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy. The committee has oversight…

November 27, 2018

Senator Benson to chair Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) will chair the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Benson also served as chair of…

November 27, 2018

Senator Roger Chamberlain to continue serving as chair of Senate Taxes Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) will once again serve as chairman of the Senate Taxes Committee, a post he also held in 2017 and 2018. “Serving as the chair…

November 27, 2018

Senator Weber to chair Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) will chair the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Weber also held the post during the 2017-2018…

November 27, 2018

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen named chair of the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) will chair the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Ingebrigtsen previously served as chair of the committee during the…

November 27, 2018

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Senate Republicans announced the formation of a new Family Care and Aging Committee that will focus on issues important to families in the 2019-20 biennium. The work of the current Aging and Long-Term Care Policy…

November 27, 2018

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Senate Republicans announced the formation of a new Family Care and Aging Committee that will focus on issues important to families in the 2019-20 biennium. The work of the current Aging and Long-Term Care Policy…

November 27, 2018

Newly formed Family Care and Aging Committee reinforces Senate Republicans’ focus on family issues

Senate Republicans announced the formation of a new Family Care and Aging Committee that will focus on issues important to families in the 2019-20 biennium. The work of the current Aging and Long-Term Care Policy…

November 27, 2018

Sen. Nelson supported Workforce Development Grant awarded to RCTC and Crenlo

Education-business partnership will result in thousands of hours of local workforce skills training Due to legislation supported by Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester], the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded workforce development…

November 27, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson recognized for support of small business

Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part of…

November 21, 2018

Sen. Carla Nelson receives top marks for support of small businesses

Awarded 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester] received a perfect 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her votes in support of small businesses…

November 20, 2018

Senator Mark Johnson Applauds Continued Support of Enbridge Line 3

(ST. PAUL, MN) On Monday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission met at the Minnesota Senate Building in Saint Paul to continue the September meeting that had been postponed following protests. The commissioners reaffirmed their previous…

November 20, 2018

Senator Paul Utke receives top marks for small business record

Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 19, 2018

Senator Michelle Benson receives high marks for small business record

Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 19, 2018

Senator Warren Limmer to serve as Assistant Majority Leader

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced that Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) will continue serving as an assistant majority leader, a role he also occupied during the 2017 and 2018 legislative sessions. He was re-appointed to the…

Sen. Dan Hall discusses a bill in committee

November 16, 2018

Senator Dan Hall receives top marks for small business record

Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part of…

November 16, 2018

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer receives high marks for her record on small business

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 16, 2018

Senator Justin Eichorn celebrates affordable housing investment in Cass Lake

(St. Paul, MN) On Friday, Senator Justin Eichorn celebrated the announcement of state and federal investment in affordable housing in Cass Lake. Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, selected the development in Cass Lake to…

November 16, 2018

Senator Justin Eichorn receives high marks for his record on small business

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 15, 2018

Sen. Draheim responds to $246 million budget increase request from Minnesota State

Top Draheim priority is “college affordability” On November 14, the Minnesota State Board of Trustees voted to request an increase of $246 million in funding for Minnesota State colleges and universities from the state legislature.…