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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…

May 30, 2017

Rosen: New state budget focuses on tax relief, roads and bridges

For the first time in nearly two decades, Minnesotans will see significant tax relief. The $660 million tax bill is part of a comprehensive state budget that passed the legislature this morning and will be…

May 30, 2017

Goggin completes budget focused on tax relief, roads and bridges

Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) delivered on key campaign promises by passing a state budget focused on tax relief and transportation funding. It is the first time in nearly two decades that Minnesotans will see…

May 30, 2017

Draheim secures tax relief, funds roads and bridges in first budget bill

Senate Republicans this morning finished their work by sending a complete state budget to Gov. Dayton. The budget delivers on priorities Republicans laid out at the beginning of session, including the first tax relief in…

May 30, 2017

Benson: Republican budget delivers tax relief & transportation investments

The Senate Republican majority has completed work on its first state budget, a stark change from previous years. The new budget delivers the first tax relief in nearly two decades, and the first serious investment…

May 30, 2017

Sen. Eric Pratt releases statement on the completion of a successful legislative session

Early Friday morning the 2017 legislative session came to a successful close. Lawmakers delivered on earlier promises to reverse years of gridlock by working with the Governor to balance the budget with responsible spending and…

May 26, 2017

Sen. Relph applauds passage of state’s budget as session adjourns

With a special legislative session drawing to a close, Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) and his colleagues passed a complete state budget and bonding bill. The bonding bill and the tax relief, transportation, health and…