Tag: Senator Mark Johnson

Senator Mark Johnson discusses Bonding Bill

During his legislative update Minnesota District 1 Senator Mark Johnson says that focus in the Minnesota Senate will soon be turning toward the Bonding Bill. Johnson says he and his colleagues are eyeing a bill in the $800 to $850 million range and tells us what he’d like to see investments in.  For the full…
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April 23, 2024 0

Senate Minority Leader Johnson discusses health care priorities 

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson made an appearance on the Kaleidoscope program last Friday to give a Minnesota Legislative update. Johnson says one thing that’s caught his attention is Health Care, and how Minnesota Democrats have been pushing for a single payer system. Johnson lays out his health care priorities  and explains why this single…
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April 22, 2024 0

MN Republicans preview proposed Legislation that would increase taxes 

Minnesota Senate and House Republicans called a press conference on Monday to highlight and oppose proposed legislation that would raise taxes for Minnesotans across the state. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson led off by highlighting what he claims is past “government overspending”, and the impact this has had on Minnesotans.  Representative Greg Davids (R –…
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April 16, 2024 0

Minnesota Senate Update 

Last week the Minnesota Senate saw many bills get shelved for the year after the committee deadline passed. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson explains what this deadline means for the senate moving forward.  For the full conversation with Senate Minority Leader Johnson go to the Kaleidoscope Program on rjbroadcasting.com.  


April 9, 2024 0

Senate Minority Leader Johnson discusses Straw Weapon Purchase law 

Last Friday Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson was on the Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the latest happening in the Minnesota Senate. One law that caught the attention of Minnesotans is a law that would raise the penalty for straw gun purchases. Senator Johnson tells us more about this bill and why he supports it. …
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March 26, 2024 0

School Resource Officer Legislative Update 

The Minnesota Legislative session is underway and one topic that has had a ton of discussion is school resource officer legislation. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson gives and update on how talks are moving.  Johnson also highlighted some factors and obstacles in the way of passing legislation that would put officers back in schools. …
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February 24, 2024 0

Senator Johnson looking into Bill that would fine interruptive fans at youth sporting events

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on the Kaleidoscope program on Friday to give an update on the ongoing Minnesota Legislative Session. One potential bill that caught headlines earlier this week would fine individuals up to $1,000 for interfering with a youth athletic event. Senator Johnson talked a little about this bill and says…
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February 24, 2024 0