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January 14, 2019

Distracted driving legislation will increase penalties for texting while driving, raise awareness of problem

Family members of distracted driving victims joined Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) and Rep. Bob Dettmer (R- Forest Lake) today as they introduced a bill to discourage distracted driving and raise awareness of the problem that…

January 14, 2019

Senator Julie Rosen: submit your nominations for the 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year

The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Women Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties are invited to…

January 14, 2019

Senator Benson invites nominations for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year

The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Women Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Anoka, Isanti, and Sherburne Counties are invited to nominate outstanding female veterans who have…

January 14, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson Puts Minnesota Families First as 2019 Session Begins

Last Tuesday, Minnesota Senate Republicans kicked off the legislative session by putting families at the top of their 2019 session priority list as they unveiled the subjects of the first five bills to be introduced…

January 11, 2019

Sen. Koran unveils 2019 session priorities

Holding government accountable, affordable childcare, & health care among priorities During the first week of the 2019 legislative session, Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) joined his Minnesota Senate colleagues in unveiling their top priorities for…

January 11, 2019

Sen. Eric Pratt: A new session brings new optimism

By: Senator Eric Pratt Originally published in the Shakopee Valley News on 1/9/19 As the new year begins, I look forward to another legislative session in St. Paul. The 2019 Legislative Session brings many changes…

January 11, 2019

Sen. Westrom unveils 2019 session priorities

Lowering the cost of health care, affordable childcare, & mental health among priorities During the first week of the 2019 legislative session, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) joined his Minnesota Senate colleagues in unveiling their…

January 11, 2019

Senator Dan Hall to hold listening sessions in District 56 on January 19th

Who: Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) What: Senator Dan Hall will be kicking off the new year and new legislative session by hosting private listening sessions in the district to discuss issues during session and taking…

January 11, 2019

Sen. Osmek’s statement on Walz Administration decision on Line 3 appeal

Senator David Osmek (R-Mound), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Utilities, issued the following statement on Governor Walz’s consideration of ending a Minnesota Department of Commerce court appeal opposing the Enbridge Line 3…

January 10, 2019

Senator Newman highlights first week of the 2019 legislative session

On Tuesday, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) joined the Senate Republican majority in outlining top priorities as the 2019 legislative session officially convened. The priorities, which includes childcare, health care, mental health, government accountability, and taxes,…

January 10, 2019

Senator Goggin outlines early session priorities as legislature reconvenes

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) outlined his early session priorities Tuesday, as he and other legislators returned to work at the capitol for the beginning of the 2019 session. Sen. Goggin indicated he will…

January 10, 2019

Sen. Jensen unveils 2019 legislative priorities

Addressing the cost of health care, mental health, & pharmaceuticals During the first week of the 2019 legislative session, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) unveiled his top priorities for the upcoming session. “From healthcare to childcare,…

January 9, 2019

Senator Dan Hall Focuses on Minnesota Families to begin 2019 Session

On Tuesday, Minnesota Senate Republicans kicked off the legislative session by putting families at the top of their 2019 session priority list as they unveiled the subjects of the first five bills to be introduced…

January 9, 2019

Senator Howe outlines early priorities for 2019 legislative session

On Tuesday, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) joined the Senate Republican majority in outlining top priorities for the 2019 legislative session, which is now underway. The priorities include childcare, health care, mental health, government accountability, and…