Senator Karin Housley

Senator Karin Housley earns 'Guardian of Small Business' award

NFIB Minnesota today announced the presentation of its 'Guardian of Small Business' award to state Senator Karin Housley (St. Marys Point). With 10,000 members statewide, NFIB is Minnesota’s largest small-business group in terms of entities.…

Senator Justin Eichorn co-authors Helmets to Hardhats bill

On Wednesday, Senate Republicans heard Helmets to Hardhats legislation in the Senate’s Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee. The legislation which is co-authored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) is designed to help…
Senator Dan Hall

Senator Dan Hall attends March for Life

(St. Paul- MN) On Tuesday, Senator Dan Hall joined thousands of Minnesotans at the state Capitol in St. Paul for the annual March for Life to give voice to the idea that human rights belong…
Senator Mark Johnson

Senator Mark Johnson attends March for Life

On Tuesday, Senator Mark Johnson joined thousands of Minnesotans at the state Capitol in St. Paul for the annual March for Life to give voice to the idea that human rights belong to all human…
Senator Scott Newman

‘Hands-free bill’ passes first Senate committee

On Wednesday, legislation that prohibits drivers from using cell phones to place calls outside of hands-free mode cleared its first Senate committee. The legislation, known as the ‘hands-free bill’ and authored by Senator Scott Newman…
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Senator Limmer update: top priorities for 2019

Friends and Neighbors, I spent a lot of time during the interim listening to your concerns and your ideas. Your feedback is what helped shape our early session agenda. The first five bills of the…
Senator Karin Housley

Housley, Dettmer announce February town hall meetings

Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) and Representative Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) announced a set of town hall meetings during the month of February. The town hall meetings are an opportunity for constituents to interact…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski -- Tax season tips

Tax season tips: How tax conformity could impact you By: Senator John Jasinski It is unlikely your ears perk up with excitement when you hear the phrase “tax conformity.” Yet, tax conformity has the potential…

Sen. Westrom co-authors broadband expansion legislation

Holds rural development committee hearing on topic Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) is co-authoring legislation to expand broadband access in Greater Minnesota. Senator Westrom, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing…

Senator Warren Limmer announces early session priorities

State Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) has announced a series of key initial priorities the legislature will address in 2019. Sen. Limmer said the first five bills of the year will focus on issues impacting…