Sen. Paul Anderson Legislative Recap - 5/23/18

Dear Friend, This past Sunday at midnight the 2018 Legislative Session came to an end after three months of discussions, meetings, committee hearings, floor sessions, and negotiations. After months of work, both the House and…
Sen. Roger Chamberlain

Chamberlain: Dayton behaved like a ‘toddler’

Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement about end of session negotiations and the governor’s veto of the Tax Cut and Supplemental Spending bills. “The governor behaved like a toddler – emotional, impulsive,…
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen

Sen. Ingebrigtsen disappointed in Governor Dayton’s Vetoes

On Wednesday, May 23, Governor Dayton vetoed legislation to conform to the new federal tax code along with the supplemental budget.  Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) expressed his frustration and disappointment in the action taken by…
Jasinski floor crop

Jasinski delivers full funding for Highway 14

The Highway 14 expansion between Owatonna and Dodge Center has only one more hurdle to clear before becoming a reality. Last night, the Minnesota House and Senate approved full funding for the project as part…

Sen. Nelson, MN legislature pass bipartisan essential infrastructure bill

Senator Carla Nelson and the Minnesota Legislature passed a bipartisan “bricks and mortar” bonding bill that prioritizes critical road repairs, essential infrastructure, safe schools, and care for elderly, veterans, and people with mental health emergencies. Significantly,…
Senator Mark Johnson

Sen. Mark Johnson to host series of town halls from May 30-31

Senator Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, Representative Dan Fabian, R-Roseau, and Representative Deb Kiel, R-Crookston, have announced four upcoming town hall meetings next week. The lawmakers will review the successes of the 2018 legislative session…

Sen. Pratt’s bipartisan Met Council reform heads to Gov’s desk

Bipartisan compromise legislation chief-authored by Senator Eric Pratt to dramatically reform the Metropolitan Council passed the Minnesota Senate on Friday, May 18. After passing the Senate and House in different forms earlier in the legislative session,…