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June 27, 2017

Statement of Majority Leader Gazelka on court-ordered temporary injunctive relief

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka released the following statement after Ramsey County District Court approved injunctive relief to fund the legislature until October 1, 2017. “This court order will temporarily prevent further damage to the state’s credit rating and allow…

June 26, 2017

Sen. Scott Jensen announces town hall meeting

SEN. SCOTT JENSEN TOWN HALL MEETING ADVISORY State Senator Scott Jensen will host a town hall forum on July 14 for residents of Senate District 47 to discuss the state budget, transportation, tax relief, and…

June 20, 2017

Sen. Nelson recognized for advocacy in cancer prevention

In recognition of her advocacy and her legislative work on cancer prevention and patient quality of life, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) was recently named a recipient of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Distinguished…

June 15, 2017

Statement from Majority Leader Gazelka about S&P Global Ratings placing Minnesota on a Credit Watch

Statement from Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka about S&P Global Ratings placing Minnesota on a Credit Watch: “There are real consequences to defunding the legislature, including a potential credit downgrade. The governor should call an…

Sen. Dan Hall discusses a bill in committee

June 14, 2017

Sen. Hall thanks retiring teachers for dedication to Minnesota children

With the completion of the 2016-2017 school year, many teachers from schools throughout Minnesota will be retiring. Some, like Hidden Oaks Middle School music director Terri Thomas, are closing the book on long, successful careers;…

June 8, 2017

Jasinski named “First-Term Legislator of the Year”

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) has announced Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) is the recipient of their 2017 First-Term Legislator of the Year award. The award is given annually by the 90 member cities…

June 7, 2017

Sen. Nelson recognized for her leadership, advocacy in education

In recognition of her commitment to improving education, her support of effective education policy, and her leadership in public service, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) was recently appointed an Education Commission of the States commissioner. Sen.…

June 7, 2017

Benson: Governor Dayton’s attack on the Legislature is unconstitutional

Many of you are aware of the controversy between the governor and the Legislature. House and Senate Republicans worked hard to find agreements with the governor to complete a state budget and finish the 2017…

June 7, 2017

Senjem: We accomplished much that had been left undone

The following, authored by Sen. David Senjem (R-Rochester), appeared in the Rochester Post Bulletin on June 13, 2017. Looking back at the 2017 legislative session, I believe great progress was made on issues that most…

June 6, 2017

Weber: Republicans get it done in 2017 legislative session

The following, authored by Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), appeared in the June 13, 2017 edition of the Worthington Daily Globe, as well as several other area newspapers. In January, I began my second term as…

June 6, 2017

Osmek, Senate Republicans deliver on comprehensive state budget

Making good on a commitment to begin reversing years of gridlock and pass comprehensive transportation and tax relief packages, Senate Republicans led the way in finalizing the state budget for the next two years. The…

June 6, 2017

Benson: 2017 session was historically productive

At the end of May we wrapped up a historically productive legislative session. If you take a look back at the to-do list Republicans laid out when we won the majority of both the Senate…

June 5, 2017

Relph: Republicans made good on legislative promises

The following commentary, authored by Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud), appeared in the June 11, 2017 edition of the St. Cloud Times. In January, I began my first term as your state senator – and…

June 5, 2017

Senator Goggin to host series of town hall forums

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) will host a series of town hall forums in June with Rep. Barb Haley (R-Red Wing) and Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) for residents of Senate District 21. Attendees will…

June 3, 2017

Commentary: Leader Gazelka & Speaker Daudt on the governor’s defunding of the Minnesota Legislature

The following commentary, authored by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt, appeared in the June 4, 2017 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Last fall, for just the second time in…

June 2, 2017

Led by Sen. Nelson, education budget puts Minnesota students, teachers, schools first

With strong, bipartisan support, the Senate has approved a two-year education budget that invests $18.7 billion in Minnesota students, provides local control, and prioritizes programs. “From the very beginning of the session, it has been…

June 2, 2017

Sen. Newman comments on the signing of state budget

Following the conclusion of the 2017 legislative session, a complete state budget has been signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton. The budget, which amounts to $46 billion over the next two years, was a…

Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

May 31, 2017

Dahms and Swedzinski reschedule town hall meetings

Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) and Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R-Ghent) have announced that the town hall meetings for District 16A originally scheduled for Thursday, May 25, 2017 have been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2017.…

May 30, 2017

Sen. Koran notes successful Republican-led legislative session

Early Friday morning Senate Republicans led Minnesota to a successful end of the legislative session, delivering on earlier promises to reverse years of gridlock and balancing the budget with responsible spending to strengthen Minnesota’s economy,…

May 30, 2017

Jasinski delivers roads and bridges funding, tax relief

Highway 14 and other roads and bridges across Minnesota are set to receive a significant boost in funding – the first since 2008 – thanks to a new state budget passed by Senate Republicans. The…