Senator Goggin: Caring for Minnesota’s Veterans
Caring for Minnesota’s Veterans By: Senator Mike Goggin With the recent observance of Veterans Day, I thought it would be a good time to share some of the legislation we worked on that cares for…
Jasinski: We don’t need to raise the gas tax to fix roads and bridges
We don’t need to raise the gas tax to fix roads and bridges By: Senator John Jasinski One of the first priorities announced by Governor-Elect Tim Walz was his intention to raise gas taxes this…
Senator Senjem to continue as chair of Capital Investment Committee
The Minnesota Senate majority has announced that Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will remain as chairman of the Senate Capital Investment Committee for the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions. Senator Senjem has been a member of…
Housley issues statement on medical cannabis expansion
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), chairwoman of the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee, issued the following…
Senator Jeremy Miller selected for exclusive legislative negotiation seminar at Harvard’s Kennedy School
State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) was one of only 26 state legislators from across the United States selected to attend an exclusive training seminar on legislative negotiation techniques and innovative ideas. The three day conference,…
Senator Relph applauds expansion of medical cannabis program
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “Today, the Department of Health announced the addition of…
Senator Warren Limmer earns top marks for small business record
Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…
Senator Bruce Anderson to continue as chair of Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee
The Minnesota Senate majority announced today that Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) will once again chair the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Anderson also chaired the committee in 2017 and 2018.…
Senator Carrie Ruud receives top marks for small business record
Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…
How should we fund transportation?
By Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) Chair of the Senate Transportation Finance & Policy Committee Gas tax increase? No. One of the big topics we will wrestle with this session is how to fund Minnesota’s transportation…
Senator Julie Rosen to continue as chair of Senate Finance Committee
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced this week that Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) will once again chair the Senate Finance Committee, a position she held during the 2017-2018 legislative session. The Finance Committee is widely seen…
Sen. Osmek introduces bill to make penalty for texting caused accidents equal to DUI
Senator David Osmek [R-Mound] will be introducing a bill during the 2019 Minnesota legislative session to make the penalty for operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic device and causing an accident equal to…
Senator Dan Hall named chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced Monday that Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) will chair the Senate’s Local Government Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Hall previously served as chair of the committee during the 2017-2018 session…
Sen. Nelson named Chairwoman of Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee
Nelson’s powerful committee is tasked with all policy and funding matters related to E-12 education On Tuesday, November 27, Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester] was named Chairwoman of the Minnesota Senate Committee on E-12 Education Finance…
Sen. Scott Newman re-appointed Chairman of Senate Transportation Committee
On Tuesday, November 27, Senator Scott Newman [R-Hutchinson] was re-appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy. Senator Newman has served as chairman of the committee since January 2017. “I am honored…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer named chair of the Senate’s State Government Finance and Policy Committee
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Mary Kiffmeyer would chair the Senate’s State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Kiffmeyer previously served as chair of the committee…
Sen. Pratt named Assistant Majority Leader, Chairman of Jobs & Economic Growth Committee
Senator Eric Pratt [R-Prior Lake] has been re-elected Assistant Majority Leader of the Minnesota State Senate and named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy. The committee oversees all…
Sen. Paul Anderson named Chairman of Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
Sen. Anderson to focus on making post-secondary education modern and relevant for 21st century workplaces Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) was named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy. The committee has oversight…
Senator Benson to chair Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) will chair the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee again in 2019 and 2020. Senator Benson also served as chair of…
Senator Roger Chamberlain to continue serving as chair of Senate Taxes Committee
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today that Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) will once again serve as chairman of the Senate Taxes Committee, a post he also held in 2017 and 2018. “Serving as the chair…
