There’s just two full weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, and one bill that’s expected to get a lot of lawmakers attention is the Bonding Bill. Minnesota Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) says there’s a lot of groups in our region who are seeking bonding funding, and he anticipates some lengthy negotiations with the Minnesota…
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We’re in the last leg of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session, and lawmakers are prepared for what may be the busiest time of the session. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us what the next couple weeks will look like in St Paul and what kind of legislation is coming to the…
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The Minnesota Legislature is currently on Passover Break, which means that the committee deadlines have passed. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us what this means for the legislative session moving forward. Last week, R&J News told you about a series of DFL Sponsored Bills that aim to push back at the…
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A Bonding Bill is one of the main priorities for the Minnesota Legislature, and leaders in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Senate, as well as the Governor have started to meet to hash out an agreement. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson tells us what will need to happen for a bonding bill to…
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It’s been a very eventful legislative session in St Paul this year, but if one thing has been consistent, it has been discussions about the upcoming state budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says most of his focus has been on the State Budget, and he tells us where things currently stand. …
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Back on March 4, President Donald Trump addressed the country for his State of the Union Address. In attendance for the speech was Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, (R-East Grand Forks) who was invited to attend with US Representative Michelle Fischbach. During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Friday, Senator Johnson told us about…
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Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn has resigned from his position in the Minnesota Senate after being federally charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) said the resignation was received early Wednesday, and that the Senate was planning to expel him. Senator Johnson also explained why his caucus…
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The state budget has been the biggest talking point for the 2025 legislative session so far, and on Thursday Minnesotans will have a better idea on where things currently stand with the budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us more. Johnson also said it’s time for state legislators to shift their…
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It’s been a busy couple weeks at the Minnesota State Capital, but things are only expected to get busier. Senate GOP Leader Mark Johnson says a priority for the GOP Caucus this year is to get the budget under control, and he tells us what needs to happen in order to do so. Senator Johnson…
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The State Budget is expected to be the biggest and most important thing coming out of the Minnesota Legislature this session. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his proposed biennial budget last Thursday, and some lawmakers have concerns. Senate GOP Leader Mark Johnson gives his initial reaction to the proposal, and raises some concerns he has…
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