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Sen. Paul Gazelka elected as Majority Leader

February 12, 2018

Statement of Majority Leader Paul Gazelka on the January Revenue Report

“Minnesotans are feeling good about having more money in their pockets, the state budget is in surplus, and the sky isn’t falling like Democrats claimed it would when Republicans cut taxes. Now we need to…

February 9, 2018

Capital Investment Committee to continue #MNfrastructure bonding tour in southeastern Minnesota

On Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13, the Senate Capital Investment Committee will visit southeastern Minnesota for the final leg of the #MNfrastructure statewide bonding tour. The committee will hear more than 30 proposals…

February 9, 2018

Senator Senjem, bonding committee to discuss mental health crisis during visit to Mayo Clinic

As part of the Senate Capital Investment Committee’s southeastern #MNfrastructure bonding tour, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will present a bonding proposal to establish regional behavioral health crisis centers across Minnesota. The presentation will is part…

February 9, 2018

Sen. Carrie Ruud Encourages Individuals to Apply for Crow Wing Soil & Water Summer Apprenticeship

Sen. Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) is encouraging individuals to apply for the Crow Wing Soil and Water Summer Apprenticeship. Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is currently accepting applications for young adults, ages 18-25, for summer…

February 9, 2018

Sen. Eichorn’s statement at public review of draft permits for PolyMet’s proposed NorthMet Mining Project

On Thursday, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) hosted a public review and comment session in Duluth to discuss draft state permits for PolyMet’s proposed NorthMet Minning Project. Sen.…

February 9, 2018

Republicans to introduce Campus Neutrality bill to promote freedom of ideas and expression on college campuses

Prompted by recent displays of intolerance of conservative speech at the University of Minnesota, Senator Carla Nelson and Representative Bud Nornes will introduce a Campus Neutrality bill to preserve political impartiality and free speech on…

February 8, 2018

Sen. Draheim hosts New Prague tax town hall

Sen. Rich Draheim hosts tax town hall in New Prague Public shares thoughts on state tax policy Senator Rich Draheim [R-Madison Lake] hosted a public tax town hall on Wednesday, February 8 in New Prague,…

February 8, 2018

Senate Jobs Committee to hold hearing seeking information regarding DEED payments to Greater MSP

Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee Chairman Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has announced his committee will hold a hearing early in session seeking information about several questionable payments made by the Minnesota Department of Employment and…

February 7, 2018

Senate Republicans hold aging and long-term care listening sessions across Minnesota

A backlog of elder abuse investigations has prompted concern that state agencies are not doing enough to protect Minnesota seniors. Senate Republicans will hold a series of listening sessions focused on aging and long-term care…

February 7, 2018

Chamberlain, Runbeck to host town hall forum in Lino Lakes

State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and State Representative Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) will be co-hosting a town hall forum in Lino Lakes for residents of House District 38A, which includes Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines,…

February 7, 2018

Senator Benson receives 2017 Public Official of the Year award from LeadingAge Minnesota

State Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) has been named a 2017 Public Official of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota, a respected advocacy group for Minnesota’s aging population. She received the award for her work as chair…

February 6, 2018

Rosen: Bonding Committee visits critical Southwest MN projects

Bonding Committee visits critical Southwest MN projects By: Senator Julie Rosen Even numbered years typically mean bonding years for the Minnesota legislature. Bonding is one of the way we pay for critical infrastructure projects that…

February 6, 2018

Benson: Historic opportunity for tax relief and reform

Last year, the state legislature passed the largest tax relief package in almost two decades and a budget that fully funds our state for two years. I was proud of our success, and even more…

February 6, 2018

Senator Lang to host town hall meeting on tax reform

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) will host a town hall meeting in Willmar on potential changes to Minnesota tax law following the recent federal tax reform. The town hall, which will also include Senator Roger Chamberlain…

February 5, 2018

Senator Relph to host town hall meeting seeking input on potential tax relief and reform

Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) will host a town hall meeting in St. Cloud on February 15 to garner public input on potential changes to Minnesota tax law following the recent federal tax reform. The…

February 5, 2018

Goggin thanks Goodhue and Wabasha County residents for attending Tax Town Hall

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) thanked residents of Zumbrota and the surrounding area for attending Saturday’s town hall forum to discuss Minnesota’s historic opportunities for tax relief and reform in 2018. “It was great to…

February 2, 2018

Senator Paul Gazelka solicits public feedback on troubled new DMV vehicle registration system

Senator Paul Gazelka is asking local residents and registrars to provide feedback about their experiences with DVS’s new vehicle registration system at www.MNLARSmess.com. The Senate Transportation Committee will use the feedback to push back on…

February 2, 2018

Senator Paul Gazelka urges legislature to approve state funding of Wadena Highway 10 improvements

Watch a video of Sen. Paul Gazelka talking about the importance of Highway 10 improvements here. A proposal to widen and improve Highway 10 with state bond funds has the backing of the area’s state…

February 1, 2018

Senator Newman responds to DPS and MN.IT threats to hold Minnesota hostage over MNLARS

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s announcement by the Department of Public Safety and MN.IT about their ‘road map’ to fix MNLARS, and their demand…

January 31, 2018

Jasinski: Tax relief and reform should be top agenda item in 2018

This column originally ran in the Owatonna People’s Press. Tax relief and reform should be top agenda item in 2018 By Senator John Jasinski Tax season is right around the corner, and many of us…