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The DFL Senate Caucus consists of elected legislative members of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) Party.

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Senate DFL Caucus, Research   Research, media announcements, and communications with Senators' constituents are provided by this office.

 

The Senate DFL Caucus represents Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party views on Minnesota legislative policy.

Research, media announcements, and communications with Senators' constituents are provided by this office.

Date timeline Description
 
July 1 State fiscal year begins each year, and in odd-numbered years, state fiscal biennium begins.
July through December Groundwork is laid for upcoming legislative session. Ongoing budget activity, budget-related events, trends, and issues are analyzed for their fiscal policy implications. Budget divisions, committees, and legislative commissions hold special meetings to examine pending issues.
End of November Department of Finance issues November Forecast of state revenues and expenditures.
Beginning of January Legislature convenes, begins official budget hearings and committee hearings to discuss pertinent issues and bills. Staff drafts bills and amendments upon request of Senators.
Fourth Tuesday in January in odd-numbered years, or third Tuesday in February, if a new governor has just been elected Governor issues detailed budget for following biennium.
Mid February Governor issues detailed budget and policy bills for the next biennium.
End of February Department of Finance issues February Forecast of state revenues and expenditures.
March to June Legislature finishes committee and budget hearings, bills are debated and voted on in floor sessions, and conference committees meet to finalize bills. Governor signs or vetoes legislation.
Monday following third Saturday in May Constitution mandates end of regular session.

 

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Minority Caucus
Staff List red diamond image Organized by Name
B E G H J K M O P R S T W Y
Staff Member red diamond image Title Room and Building red diamond image Phone
 
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Laura Bakk
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-8017
 
Billie Ball
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4334
 
Julie Bayerl
Executive Assistant to Minority Leader 		155 SOB
(651) 296-8881
 
Mitch Berggren
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4136
 
Kathy Blair
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-3205
 
Amos Briggs
Communications Director 		155 SOB
(651) 296-7891
 
Krista Broton
Researcher 		85 SOB
(651) 296-7423
 
Jen Bruntlett
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 297-8060
 
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Danna Elling
Researcher 		85 SOB
(651) 296-7089
 
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Michael Gordon
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4191
 
Amy Greske
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-6153
 
David Gross
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-8869
 
Gloria Gunville
Researcher 		85 SOB
(651) 296-9271
 
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Daniel Hicks
Researcher 		85 SOB
(651) 296-5561
 
Ali Holzman
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-5094
 
Donovan Hurd
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4196
 
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Barb Jacobs
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-5645
 
Craig Janezich
Researcher 		85 SOB
(651) 296-7425
 
Megan Johnson
Researcher 		85 SOB
(651) 296-7422
 
Kara Josephson
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-1802
 
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Nicole Kaplan
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-5931
 
Thomas Kukielka
DFL Chief of Staff 		153 SOB
(651) 296-9384
 
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Chelsea Magadance
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-6820
 
Ryan Majerus
Legislative Affairs Specialist 		155 SOB
(651) 296-0178
 
Blanca Martinez Gavina
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4274
 
Brian Martinson
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-9248
 
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Cap O'Rourke
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 297-8061
 
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Matthew Parris
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-7809
 
Alison Piumbroeck
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-5537
 
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Patricia Rooney
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-0293
 
Christopher Runquist
Research Director 		85 SOB
(651) 296-0265
 
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Brenda Shafer-Pellinen
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-2889
 
Bradley Shapiro
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4314
 
Alyssa Siems Roberson
Legislative Assistant to Research and Media 		85 SOB
(651) 296-4113
 
Faye Sparks
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4370
 
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Vic Thorstenson
Redistricting Specialist 		85 SOB
(651) 297-8070
 
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Jackie Wegleitner
Assistant Research Director 		85 SOB
(651) 296-0475
 
Jeri Wenzel
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-8660
 
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Cheryl Youakim
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 297-8065
 
Liz Young
Legislative Assistant 		155 SOB
(651) 296-4261
 

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