Minnesotans' Best Interests Should be Paramount to the Governor's Political Agenda
Governor Dayton put his political agenda ahead of the best interests of Minnesota by vetoing lawsuit reform bills that passed both the Senate and the House with bi-partisan support.  These common sense reforms would have made our courts more accessible and affordable for all Minnesotans: individuals, families and businesses, plaintiffs and defendants alike.

As all who have ever been in Minnesota’s justice system know, our courts are busy, over-burdened, and the time to trial is lengthy.  The reforms were designed to provide more cost-effective resolution of disputes.

February Capitol Report

Voter ID, Lawsuit reform, State of the state...there is so much going on at the Capitol.  Here is the latest legislative E-Update

I hope that you will enjoy it and share with me your thoughts on these and any other legislative issue of interest to you. My staff and I are always available to assist you with anything you need. 


Regards,
Senator Julianne Ortman
EVENTS
CHANHASSEN - 9:00AM-9:45AM
Chanhassen Rec Center
Room 2
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317

CHASKA - 10:15AM-11:00AM
Chaska Community Center
Dry Craft Room
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA - 12:15PM-1:00PM
Pizza Ranch
Back Room (Party Room)
425 Merger St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368

WACONIA - 1:30PM-2:15:PM
American Legion Waconia Post 150
Upstairs Room
233 S Olive St
Waconia, MN 55387

Senator Ortman appeared on the TPT's Almanac at the Capitol on February 15.  Watch HERE.

Senator Senator Ortman appeared on WCCO radio's Chad Hartman show on January 31.  Listen to the podcast HERE.

Senator Ortman appeared on Pioneer Public TV's program,Your Legislator on January 26.  You can watch HERE.
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Doing the Right Thing for the Right Reasons
Governor Dayton used his January 30th news conference to vent his frustration with the Senate Majority Caucus, and launched a gratuitous personal attack based on unrelated issues and inaccurate information. I can forgive him for his mistake, and his bizarre attack, but I do want to set the record straight.
Senator Ortman Appointed Deputy Majority Leader
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER SENJEM FINALIZES LEADERSHIP TEAM

St. Paul -- Senate Republican Caucus Majority Leader David Senjem (R-Rochester) announced today the appointment of Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) as Deputy Majority Leader and Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) as an Assistant Majority Leader.  Senjem's appointments are the final two additions to the new leadership team elected by Senate Republicans on Dec. 27.

"Senators Ortman and Ingebrigtsen are both experienced and vital members of our Senate Republican team, and have my utmost confidence going into this short but important session," Senjem said.

Sen. Julianne Ortman, elected in 2002 and chair of the Senate Taxes Committee, will serve as Deputy Majority Leader.

“I am honored to have been appointed to serve our caucus in this capacity as Deputy Majority Leader,” said Ortman.  “I am one of 36 members who will work closely with Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem to focus our energy on the important issues facing Minnesota.   Controlling runaway spending, promoting government reforms and improving our economic climate will remain our priorities.”

Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, elected in 2006 and chair of the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee, will serve as an Assistant Majority Leader.  Ingebrigtsen commented: “It’s an honor to be asked to serve as an Assistant Majority Leader, and I thank Senator Senjem for allowing me this opportunity.  Our caucus remains committed to our goals of improving the business climate, making government work better, and putting more Minnesotans back to work.  I’m confident that the new leadership team, along with the entire Senate Republican Caucus, can accomplish these goals and more as we move forward in the New Year.”

The Senate Republican Caucus leadership team also consists of the following members, who were elected by the caucus membership last week: Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Brainerd), Sen. Ted Lillie (R-Lake Elmo), and Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan).
January 3, 2012 - Senate Republican Caucus Majority Leader David Senjem (R-Rochester) announced today the appointment of Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) as Deputy Majority Leader and Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) as an Assistant Majority Leader.  Senjem's appointments are the final two additions to the new leadership team elected by Senate Republicans on Dec. 27.

"Senators Ortman and Ingebrigtsen are both experienced and vital members of our Senate Republican team, and have my utmost confidence going into this short but important session," Senjem said.

Sen. Julianne Ortman, elected in 2002 and chair of the Senate Taxes Committee, will serve as Deputy Majority Leader.

“I am honored to have been appointed to serve our caucus in this capacity as Deputy Majority Leader,” said Ortman.  “I am one of 36 members who will work closely with Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem to focus our energy on the important issues facing Minnesota.   Controlling runaway spending, promoting government reforms and improving our economic climate will remain our priorities.”

Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, elected in 2006 and chair of the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee, will serve as an Assistant Majority Leader.  Ingebrigtsen commented: “It’s an honor to be asked to serve as an Assistant Majority Leader, and I thank Senator Senjem for allowing me this opportunity.  Our caucus remains committed to our goals of improving the business climate, making government work better, and putting more Minnesotans back to work.  I’m confident that the new leadership team, along with the entire Senate Republican Caucus, can accomplish these goals and more as we move forward in the New Year.”

The Senate Republican Caucus leadership team also consists of the following members, who were elected by the caucus membership last week: Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Brainerd), Sen. Ted Lillie (R-Lake Elmo), and Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan).
Senator Ortman Receives Legislator of the Year Honor from Municipal Legislative Commission
St. Paul --- State Senator Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) was recognized last Thursday as “Legislator of the Year” by the Minnesota Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC).  Each year, the MLC Board of Directors identifies two lawmakers who have done significant work in advancing MLC legislative priorities.  This year, Senator Ortman was honored for her work to reform the failing Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) program and implement the Market Value Homestead Exclusion. The MLC also highlighted Senator Ortman’s work as the Chair of the Senate Tax Committee as she helped lead the Minnesota Legislature through a lengthy state government shutdown.  READ MORE
Senator Ortman Receives TEKNE Award From Minnesota High-Tech Association
(St Paul) - 
St. Paul – Senator Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) is 1 of 5 legislators recognized by the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) as recipients of the 2011 Tekne Award for Public Service.  Members of the
MHTA created this new Public Service award category this year to honor individuals who provide outstanding service to support Minnesota’s growing technology economy.  During the November ceremony, the MHTA also
honored more than a dozen Minnesota-based technology and innovation leaders throughout a range of fields including manufacturing and sustainable technologies.
Senator Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) is 1 of 5 legislators recognized by the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) as recipients of the 2011 Tekne Award for Public Service.  Members of the MHTA created this new Public Service award category this year to honor individuals who provide outstanding service to support Minnesota’s growing technology economy. During the November ceremony, the MHTA also honored more than a dozen Minnesota-based technology and innovation leaders throughout a range of fields including manufacturing and sustainable technologies. READ MORE
January 2012 Capitol Report
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