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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

Goggin urges residents to make their voices heard on dredging issue

Dear Neighbors, As you are likely aware, the Army Corps of Engineers has outlined a dredging plan that would have several negative consequences for Wabasha residents. The plan calls for dredged material – sand and…

July 21, 2017

Statement from Sen. Ingebrigtsen regarding legislative lawsuit ruling

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton line item vetoed funding for the legislature. He did this in an attempt to force legislators to return to the bargaining table to renegotiate some of…

July 20, 2017

2017 legislative session review from Senator Jerry Relph

July 19, 2017

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

A Ramsey County Court today ruled that Gov. Dayton cannot use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the state legislature. Sen. Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) released the following statement about the court’s action.…

July 19, 2017

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

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton used his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the legislature. Today, a Ramsey County Court ruled the governor’s veto unconstitutional. Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault)…

July 19, 2017

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

Today, a Ramsey County Court found the governor’s recent veto of funding for the legislative branch to be unconstitutional. Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) issued the following statement. “I am satisfied with the court’s ruling…

July 19, 2017

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

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton attempted to use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the House and Senate. A Ramsey County Court today ruled the governor’s veto unconstitutional,…

July 19, 2017

Sen. Goggin responds to Ramsey County Court ruling on Gov. Dayton veto

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton attempted to use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the legislature. Today, a Ramsey County Court ruled the governor’s veto unconstitutional. Sen. Mike…

July 19, 2017

Sen. Chamberlain responds to Ramsey County Court ruling on Gov. Dayton veto

At the end of the 2017 session, Gov. Dayton attempted to use his line item veto authority to eliminate funding for the legislature. Today, a Ramsey County Court overturned the governor’s veto as unconstitutional, thereby…

Sen. Michelle Benson (Ham Lake), left, speaks with Sen. Michelle Fischbach (Paynesville), right.

July 19, 2017

Sen. Benson responds to Ramsey County Court’s decision to overturn Gov. Dayton’s veto

A Ramsey County Court today ruled that Gov. Dayton’s last-minute decision to eliminate funding for the legislature using his veto authority is unconstitutional. Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement on the action.…