|
| Date: | January 5, 2011 | | Contact Name: | Susan Closmore | | Contact Phone: | 651-296-5712 | | Contact Email: | susan.closmore@senate.mn | | For Immediate Release | |
|
| SENATOR BENJAMIN KRUSE OFFICIALLY SWORN IN TUESDAY |
ST. PAUL-- Senator Benjamin Kruse (R-47) joined his fellow members of the Minnesota Senate Tuesday to convene the 2011 legislative session. Senator Kruse was sworn in and voted to approve the official officers of the Senate. Tuesday marks the first time in 30 years that Republicans hold the majority in the Minnesota Senate and the first time that a woman, Senator Amy Koch (R-Buffalo), has been sworn in as the Majority Leader.
“I’m so honored to serve the people of Senate District 47 in St. Paul. I’m looking forward to working with the tremendous team of Republicans leading the Senate. Together, we’re committed to growing jobs in the private sector, spending within our means and creating a more efficient, sensible government for Minnesota,” said Senator Kruse.
Senator Kruse will serve his first term on four Senate Committees including Commerce & Consumer Protection, Education, Local Government & Elections and Transportation.
Senator Kruse was elected to his first term in November 2010. He serves Brooklyn Park, Champlin and Coon Rapids. Senator Kruse can be reached at: 651-296-4154 (office) or sen.benjamin.kruse@senate.mn.
