Draheim statement on Eric Kaler resignation announcement

Senator Rich Draheim, Vice Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, released the following statement about University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s decision to resign July 1, 2019. “I want to thank President Kaler for…

Goggin: State taking care of critical infrastructure

State taking care of critical infrastructure by: Senator Mike Goggin In my June column, I discussed Gov. Mark Dayton’s end-of-session vetoes and how disappointing it was that he was unwilling to work with the legislature…

Sen. David Osmek Statement on Line 3 Pipeline Approval

Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) made a commonsense decision in unanimously approving the “certificate of need” for the replacement of the Line 3 pipeline in Northern Minnesota. The current 1960s-era pipeline is decaying…
Senator Paul Gazelka

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka applauds Janus decision

“Today’s ruling is a win for worker freedom. Union membership works for some people, but doesn’t for others. Public workers can now make that decision for themselves, and won’t be forced to fund political speech…
Jasinski floor crop

Jasinski: Making mental health a priority

Making mental health a priority By: Senator John Jasinski Our society has been shaken by a number of celebrity suicides, the most recent of which were fashion mogul Kate Spade and celebrity chef and world…
Sen. Bruce Anderson

Bondhus Corp in Monticello to receive Job Creation grant

Bondhus Corp. in Monticello is set to receive a Job Creation Grant worth $175,300 to complete an addition, hire more workers, and make other improvements. The grant, which is funded through The Minnesota Department of…
Senator Jeremy Miller

Senator Miller update: Health care reforms are working!

Greetings from the district, To put it kindly, the implementation of MNsure put significant stress on a lot of Minnesota families. Skyrocketing premiums and loss of coverage put many people in a difficult position of…