Reining in Government Agencies

Reining in Government Agencies by Senator Steve Green There is a growing problem in Minnesota concerning agencies and their relentless abuse of power. Democrats holding complete control in the State have weaponized these agencies. Tactics…
Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus

Senate Republicans vote for temporary organizing structure

Floor votes today enact the agreement announced Sunday night to share power with Co-Leaders, Co-Presiding Officers, Committee Co-Chairs and Co-Vice Chairs. Today Senate Republicans passed a series of motions and unanimously passed a resolution to…
Housley

Housley celebrates bipartisan start-of-session agreement

It was announced this week that leaders from the Republican and DFL Caucuses have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special…

Duckworth Stands Up for Small Business Owners and Employees

Senator Zach Duckworth (Lakeville) recently earned the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), for his work during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.…

Nelson statement on bipartisan Senate organizing agreement

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement about the bipartisan power-sharing agreement that Senate Republican and Democrat leaders reached over the weekend that will allow the tied Senate to organize and…

Kreun instrumental in bipartisan start-of-session agreement

It was announced yesterday that leaders from the Republican and DFL Caucuses have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special election,…

Nelson: What to expect during the 2025 session

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON  The 2025 legislative session opens January 14, and it will be unlike any that we have ever seen. The Senate begins in a 33-33 split following the passing of my colleague and…

Sen. Johnson’s statement on Mitchell request to delay trial

Today, Sen. Nicole Mitchell filed a motion to delay the start of her criminal trial until after session concludes. Senator Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement: “Sen. Mitchell’s motion today…

Jasinski: New laws you need to know about!

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI  Starting January 1, 2025, several new laws will take effect in Minnesota addressing issues ranging from consumer protections and employment to housing, health, and public safety. Here’s an overview of some…