Sen. Jasinski introduces bill to finish Highway 14 project

The Highway 14 expansion will take a significant step toward completion this session under a new bill authored by State Senator John Jasinski (R- Faribault). Sen. Jasinski today introduced Senate File 142 to fully fund…
Sen. David Osmek

Sen. Osmek reacts to Gov. Dayton's bonding proposal

St. Paul – Last week, Governor Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith submitted their proposal for a $1.5 billion bonding bill, the largest public construction package in state history. The Governor and his administration…
Senator Jerry Relph

Relph applauds passage of premium relief, tax conformity

Less than ten days after the opening of the legislative session, the Minnesota State Senate voted Thursday to pass its first two pieces of legislation, both with bipartisan support. “In my first votes for bill…
Senator Gary Dahms

Commerce Committee begins work for the 2017 session

The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls), met on Tuesday for its inaugural meeting. The Committee’s first order of business included hearing Senate File 1,…

Senate Republican staff announcements

Senate Republicans are pleased to announce new staff roles in leadership, research, communications, and committee administration. The combination of talent and experience on our team, and a persistent commitment to getting things done for Minnesotans, will lead the…

2017 Senate Committee Membership List

A complete list of 2017 Senate committee membership is below: 2017 Senate Committee Membership by Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus on Scribd
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Republicans nominate Cal Ludeman for Secretary of Senate

Senate Republicans announced Cal Ludeman will be nominated to serve as Secretary of the Senate, a position he previously held from 2011-2013. Ludeman’s considerable experience in state government includes three terms in the Minnesota House…

Republicans will be ready to work on day one

Special Session statement from Majority Leader-elect Paul Gazelka: "I am very disappointed that after months of negotiations an agreement was not made in time to hold a special session. There were a number of key…

Senate Republicans announce deputy and assistant leaders

Senate Republicans today announced the addition of six leaders, including two deputy leaders and four assistant leaders. Senator Michelle Benson (Ham Lake) and Senator Jeremy Miller (Winona) were appointed as Deputy Leaders. Sen. Benson held an…
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Minnesota Republicans regain Senate majority

Senate Republicans picked up six seats in yesterday’s election and will control the Senate for a four-year term for the first time since the Minnesota legislature organized by party designation. Republicans won seats in Greater…