Nelson bill would eliminate tax on Social Security benefits

In the early days of the 2023 legislative session, Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) introduced a bill to fully and immediately repeal the state’s outdated double tax on Social Security benefits, allowing Minnesota’s retirees…
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Back in Session

Last week, the Minnesota Legislature kicked off the 93rd legislative session. It has been a privilege to serve northern Minnesota in the House for the last 10 years, and through that time, we got a…
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Sen. Rarick: The Senate is Back in Session

The 2023 Minnesota Senate convened this week for the 93rd Legislative Session. With the start of Session came the traditional swearing in of Senators, new and returning, a discussion about priorities for the state, and…
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Senator Kreun Sworn In for 2023 Legislative Session

On Tuesday, January 3rd, Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) was sworn in for his first term in the Minnesota State Senate.  “I am honored to be sworn in for my first term and look forward to…

Senator Andrew Mathews sworn in for 2023-2024 legislative session

– On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) took the oath of office and began his third term in the Minnesota State Senate. Senator Mathews represents Senate District 27, which includes communities in Anoka, Isanti, Mille…

Senator Jordan Rasmusson sworn into State Senate

On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was sworn in for his first term in the Minnesota State Senate. Senator Rasmusson represents Senate District 9, which includes communities in Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Traverse,…

Rasmusson gets key committee assignments for Senate

Recently, Senator-elect Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) announced he secured three key appointments in his first term in the Minnesota Senate. He will be the only first-term Republican Senator on the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee,…

Johnson responds to DFL bill to legalize marijuana

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement in response to the DFL proposal to legalize marijuana in Minnesota:  Concerns about the full legalization of marijuana should…

Senator Dahms Sworn into Fifth Term in Minnesota Senate

As Minnesota’s 93rd legislative session began, Gary Dahms was sworn into his fifth term as State Senator for the newly drawn Senate District 15 in the Minnesota Senate. The district represents all or parts of Blue Earth,…
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Dornink: 2023 legislative session gets underway

Friends and neighbors, On Tuesday, Jan. 3, I took the oath of office and officially began my second term in the Minnesota State Senate. I’m excited to be back at the Capitol and represent Senate…
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Senator Wesenberg Sworn In for 2023 Legislative Session

On Tuesday, January 3rd, Senator Nathan Wesenberg (R-Little Falls) was sworn in for his first term in the Minnesota State Senate.“I’m honored to be sworn in to represent the great people of District 10, and…

Gruenhagen takes oath of office as Minnesota State Senator

Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) was officially sworn in for his first term as a Minnesota State Senator on Tuesday when the Senate convened for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Sen. Gruenhagen represents Senate District 17, which includes…

Drazkowski sworn in as new state Senator from District 20

Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) was officially sworn in as a Minnesota State Senator on Tuesday, when the legislature convened for the 2023-2024 session. Sen. Drazkowski represents Senate District 20, which includes communities in Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted,…