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August 18, 2017

Senator Utke applauds swift disaster relief for Clearwater County

On Thursday, August 17, state relief funds were made available for Clearwater County. The authorization comes amid significant damage to public infrastructure and high cleanup costs were incurred following severe thunderstorms that brought excessive rainfall, high…

August 17, 2017

Sen. Miller, Rep. Davids: Minnesota moving ahead with refundable tax credit to replace income tax reciprocity with Wisconsin

There’s good news for area residents who live in Minnesota but work in Wisconsin according to State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) and State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona). Last session, the Legislature approved a provision that…

August 16, 2017

Summer update from Senator Jerry Relph

Greetings! I hope you’re having a great summer – it is tough to believe the school year is nearly here. As we spend the last several weeks of summer with our family and friends, I…

August 11, 2017

Sen. Ruud receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award

State Sen. Carrie Ruud was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Aug. 3 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Fergus Falls for her positive impact on the state’s environmental policy. Sen.…

August 11, 2017

Sen. Ruud Receives Arts Award

Senator Carrie Ruud (R- Breezy Point) received an Arts All Star Award from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) in front of a capacity crowd during a performance of L’Exotique at the Lakes Area Music…

August 10, 2017

Senator Hall: Furthering K-12 Education in Minnesota

Neighbors, This year Republicans placed a strong emphasis on education. We were able to deliver major funding increases for schools across Minnesota, and schools in our area in particular. I have received a lot of…

August 10, 2017

Sen. Nelson: With math and reading scores staying flat, we need to step up successful initiatives

The following commentary, authored by Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), appeared in the August 10, 2017 edition of the Star Tribune. Minnesota has a nation-leading education achievement gap. We’ve known this since the implementation of No Child…

August 5, 2017

Eight Republican senators honored by Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Following a legislative session that accomplished tremendous good for rural communities, eight Republican senators were honored by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities this week. The honor is awarded in particular policy areas and is…

August 1, 2017

Statement from Sen. Jerry Relph on the 2018 preliminary insurance rates

Following the release of the preliminary 2018 rates for health insurance purchased on the individual market, Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “Yesterday’s rate announcement is welcome news for Minnesotans who purchase…

July 31, 2017

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Gazelka on 2018 health insurance rates

This morning, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the preliminary rates for health insurance sold on the individual market in 2018: “A year ago, Commissioner Rothman said the…

July 31, 2017

Statement from Sen. Eric Pratt on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Commerce released preliminary rates for the state’s 2018 individual insurance market, revealing that recent legislative reforms could reverse a multi-year pattern of double-digit premium increases that have plagued the state…

July 31, 2017

Statement from Sen. Paul Utke on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

July 31, 2017

Statement from Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

Minnesota’s preliminary rates for the state’s 2018 individual insurance market were revealed by the Department of Commerce on Monday revealing that recent legislative reforms have reversed a multi-year pattern of double-digit premium increases that have…

July 26, 2017

Senator Utke applauds swift disaster relief for Clearwater County

Sen. Miller, Rep. Davids: Minnesota moving ahead with refundable tax credit to replace income tax reciprocity with Wisconsin

Summer update from Senator Jerry Relph

Sen. Ruud receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award

Sen. Ruud Receives Arts Award

Senator Hall: Furthering K-12 Education in Minnesota

Sen. Nelson: With math and reading scores staying flat, we need to step up successful initiatives

Eight Republican senators honored by Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Statement from Sen. Jerry Relph on the 2018 preliminary insurance rates

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Gazelka on 2018 health insurance rates

Statement from Sen. Eric Pratt on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

Statement from Sen. Paul Utke on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

Statement from Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer on the 2018 preliminary health insurance rates

Goggin urges residents to make their voices heard on dredging issue

Statement from Sen. Ingebrigtsen regarding legislative lawsuit ruling

2017 legislative session review from Senator Jerry Relph

Sen. Jensen responds to Ramsey County Court ruling against Gov. Dayton veto of funding for the legislature

Sen. Jasinski statement on Ramsey County Court decision to overturn Gov. Dayton veto

Sen. Draheim statement on Ramsey County Court overturning Gov. Dayton veto

Sen. Hall responds to Ramsey County Court ruling against Gov. Dayton veto