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January 23, 2017

Goggin bill aims to block zip rail construction

New State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) honored his biggest campaign promise on Monday when he introduced Senate File 254, which would prevent construction of a controversial high-speed rail line from the Rochester to the…

January 20, 2017

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…

January 19, 2017

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…

January 12, 2017

Senate Republicans accomplish health care aid, reforms, tax relief in first two weeks

Senate Republicans today passed major health care and tax relief bills with bipartisan support less than two weeks after the start of the 2017 legislative session, marking a distinct turning point from recent gridlock at…

January 12, 2017

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…

Sen. Bill Weber, R-Luverne, chairs a Senate committee

January 12, 2017

Weber, colleagues pass health premium relief, tax conformity

Fewer than ten days after the opening of the legislative session, the Minnesota State Senate voted Thursday to pass its first two pieces of legislation. The two bills, each passed with bipartisan support, directly…

January 11, 2017

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,…

January 9, 2017

Statement of Sen. Michelle Benson on implementation of Republican health care proposal

In response to objections raised regarding the proposed implementation of Senate File 1, Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement: “If the only obstacle in reaching agreement about the Republican Health Care Emergency…

January 5, 2017

Republicans unveil 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access Act

Republican leaders held a press conference Thursday to unveil details of House and Senate File 1, the 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access Act, aimed at delivering premium relief for Minnesotans devastated by skyrocketing…

January 3, 2017

Fischbach elected Senate president as 2017 legislative session convenes

Republicans make up majority of Minnesota’s Upper Chamber for the first four-year term in state history The 90th Minnesota Legislature began the 2017-2018 biennium today, with the new Senate Republican majority primed to lead on…

December 30, 2016

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…

December 21, 2016

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

December 21, 2016

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…

December 16, 2016

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…

Sen. Paul Gazelka elected as Majority Leader

December 15, 2016

Special session statement from Senate Majority Leader-elect Paul Gazelka

"Senate Republicans are at the Capitol today, ready to continue working on a special session agreement with anyone who’s willing. No matter what, we look forward to a new dynamic in 2017 when Senate Republicans…

November 30, 2016

Statement of Senate Republicans regarding Civil War paintings in the Minnesota State Capitol

After the Capitol Preservation Commission voted to recommend leaving Civil War paintings displayed in the Governor’s reception room in the Capitol, Senate Republican Leader Paul Gazelka released the following statement: “The attempt to remove these…

November 22, 2016

Senate Republicans put emphasis on health care in new committee structure

Just two weeks after winning the Senate majority, Republicans announced a restructuring of Senate committees and revealed committee chairmanships for the 2017-18 biennium. The new, flat committee structure will eliminate the need for subcommittees and…

November 15, 2016

Goggin bill aims to block zip rail construction

Sen. Jasinski introduces bill to finish Highway 14 project

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

Senate Republicans accomplish health care aid, reforms, tax relief in first two weeks

Relph applauds passage of premium relief, tax conformity

Weber, colleagues pass health premium relief, tax conformity

Commerce Committee begins work for the 2017 session

Statement of Sen. Michelle Benson on implementation of Republican health care proposal

Republicans unveil 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access Act

Fischbach elected Senate president as 2017 legislative session convenes

Senate Republican staff announcements

2017 Senate Committee Membership List

Republicans nominate Cal Ludeman for Secretary of Senate

Republicans will be ready to work on day one

Special session statement from Senate Majority Leader-elect Paul Gazelka

Statement of Senate Republicans regarding Civil War paintings in the Minnesota State Capitol

Senate Republicans put emphasis on health care in new committee structure

Senate Republicans announce deputy and assistant leaders

Senate Republicans choose Sen. Paul Gazelka to lead new majority

Minnesota Republicans regain Senate majority

Nelson: Federal guidance affirms House, Gov. Walz should act urgently on Paycheck Protection Program and pandemic unemployment tax relief

#WastefulWalz COVID Contracts

Miller: Federal Funds Guidance Eliminates Excuses to Delay PPP, UI Tax Conformity

Senator Dornink opposes changes to E-Pull Tab laws, supports Minnesota Charities and local businesses

Senator Senjem's Legislative Update 5/10

Statement from Sen. Housley and Rep. Franke regarding Gov. Walz E-Pull Tab Comments

Senator Kiffmeyer: Legislative Update

Senator Draheim's Weekly Update 5/7

Senator Mathews Legislative Update

Senator Kiffmeyer: Walz is moving too slow