House Television Archives - House Press Conferences Archives

Windows Media Player is required

House DFL Press Conference
Tuesday, December 18 2018 - watch this program
Announcement of the formation of an Asian Pacific Caucus by Representative-elect Samantha Vang (DFL-Brooklyn Center), Representative-elect Kaohly Her (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative-elect Jay Xiong (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative-elect Tou Xiong (DFL-Maplewood) and Representative Fue Lee (DFL-Mpls).
Runs 16 minutes.

Gov.-elect Tim Walz and House/Senate DFL Media Availabilities
Thursday, December 6 2018 - watch this program
Gov.-elect Tim Walz responds to the November 2018 Budget & Economic Forecast.
Following that, responses by House Minority Leader/Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader-elect Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal), Senator Richard Cohen (DFL-Saint Paul), Senator Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) and Senator Kari Dziedzic (DFL-Minneapolis).
Runs 33 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Media Availability
Thursday, December 6 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton responds to the November 2018 Budget & Economic Forecast.
Runs 15 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Thursday, December 6 2018 - watch this program
Speaker of the House/Minority Leader-elect Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Representative Jim Knoblach (R-Saint Cloud) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) respond to the November 2018 Budget & Economic Forecast. Runs 22 minutes.

Release of November 2018 Budget & Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget
Thursday, December 6 2018 - watch this program
Release of the November 2018 Budget & Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, Assistant Commissioner/State Budget Director Britta Reitan and State Economist Laura Kalambokidis.
Runs 47 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Friday, November 9 2018 - watch this program
House Speaker and 2019-20 Minority Leader-elect Representative Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) held a media availability following the Republican caucus organizational meeting.
Runs 17 minutes.

House DFL Media Availabilities
Thursday, November 8 2018 - watch this program
House Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader-elect Representative Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Majority Whip-elect Representative Liz Olson (DFL-Duluth) held media availabilities following the DFL caucus organizational meeting.
Runs 6 minutes.

Governor Dayton Press Conference
Wednesday, May 30 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a press conference to discuss his signing of the bonding bill, and other matters.
Runs 26 minutes.

Governor Dayton Press Conference
Wednesday, May 23 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a press conference to announce vetoes of the Omnibus Tax Bill and the Omnibus Supplemental Finance bill, and to discuss the 2018 legislative session.
Runs 30 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Wednesday, May 23 2018 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) held a media availability to respond to Governor Mark Dayton's vetoes of the Omnibus Tax Bill and the Omnibus Supplemental Finance bill, and to discuss the 2018 legislative session.
Runs 24 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Sunday, May 20 2018 - watch this program
Sunday night Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability to discuss end of session issues.
Runs 19 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Sunday, May 20 2018 - watch this program
Following the adjournment of the House Sine Die, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) held a media availability to discuss the end of the 2018 legislative session.
Runs 5 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Sunday, May 20 2018 - watch this program
Following the adjournment of the House Sine Die, Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) held a media availability to discuss the end of the 2018 legislative session.
Runs 8 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Sunday, May 20 2018 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) will provide an update on the end of session issues.
Runs 20 minutes.

Governor Dayton, DFL Leader Media Availability
Saturday, May 19 2018 - watch this program
After meeting with Republican legislative leaders Saturday night, Governor Mark Dayton, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 12 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Saturday, May 19 2018 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and DFL leaders Saturday night, Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 8 minutes.

Governor Dayton, DFL Leader Media Availability
Friday, May 18 2018 - watch this program
After an afternoon meeting with Republican legislative leaders, Governor Mark Dayton and House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) held a media availability to discuss end of session legislative issues.
Runs 15 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Friday, May 18 2018 - watch this program
After an afternoon meeting with the governor and DFL leaders, Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss school safety, school funding and several other end of session legislative issues.
Runs 10 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Thursday, May 17 2018 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) commented on Governor Mark Dayton's veto of the Omnibus Tax bill; and commented on the bonding bill.
Runs 5 minutes.

Senate Republican Press Conference
Wednesday, May 16 2018 - watch this program
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka held a media availability regarding the Senate's bonding bill vote, and other legislative issues.
Runs 12 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Tuesday, May 15 2018 - watch this program
Representative Nick Zerwas (R-Elk River), Representative Matt Dean (R-Dellwood) and Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) held a press conference to unveil legislation that would restrict funds from public programs from being transferred to countries on the US State Department travel ban list, as well as adding some enforcement and investigation tools for DHS to combat childcare fraud.
Runs 33 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Monday, May 14 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability to discuss end of session legislative issues.
Runs 40 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Monday, May 14 2018 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) respond to Governor Mark Dayton's earlier media availability, and discuss end of session legislative issues.
Runs 12 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Tuesday, May 8 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability to discuss end of session legislative issues.
Runs 33 minutes.

Representative Matt Dean Media Availability
Tuesday, May 8 2018 - watch this program
Representative Matt Dean held a media availability to respond to Governor Mark Dayton's comments during his earlier media availability.
Runs 9 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Thursday, May 3 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton responded to the House Republican bonding proposal, and discussed end of session legislative issues.
Runs 19 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Thursday, May 3 2018 - watch this program
Representative Sarah Anderson (R-Plymouth) responded to Governor Mark Dayton's comments on the House's planned use of stadium reserve funds.
Runs 7 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Tuesday, May 1 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton spoke with the Capitol Press Corps about a variety of legislative issues.
Runs 9 minutes.

Governor Dayton Press Conference
Thursday, April 19 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a press conference to discuss his tax proposals.
Runs 29 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Thursday, April 19 2018 - watch this program
Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) responds to Governor Mark Dayton's tax proposals.
Runs 12 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Tuesday, April 17 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability to discuss session-related issues.
Runs 14 minutes.

Governor Dayton Press Conference
Tuesday, April 17 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a press conference to announce that Paul Thissen has been named Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Runs 21 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Thursday, April 12 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability to urge support for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and he discussed session-related issues.
Runs 37 minutes.

USA Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins, Rep. Tony Jurgens Press Conference
Thursday, April 12 2018 - watch this program
USA Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins and Representative Tony Jurgens (R-Cottage Grove) will hold a press conference to discuss legislation that could help bring an International Ski Federation Nordic World Ski Championship to Minnesota.
Runs 15 minutes.

Governor Dayton Press Conference
Friday, March 16 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton releases his supplemental budget for FY 2018-19.
Runs 41 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Wednesday, March 14 2018 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) respond to Governor Mark Dayton's State of the State Address.
Runs 2 minutes

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Wednesday, March 14 2018 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) respond to Governor Mark Dayton's State of the State Address.
Runs 12 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Press Conference
Monday, March 12 2018 - watch this program
Representative Kelly Fenton (R-Woodbury), Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) and Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) held a press conference to announce a proposal requiring certain Medical Assistance recipients to fulfill part-time work, community service, or education requirements.
Runs 25 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Thursday, March 8 2018 - watch this program
Representative Rick Hansen (DFL-South Saint Paul) responded to the House Republican media availability regarding legislation to streamline MN.IT’s creation of enterprise software.
Runs 8 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Thursday, March 8 2018 - watch this program
Representative Jim Nash (R-Waconia) and Representative Peggy Bennett (R-Albert Lea) held a media availability to preview legislation to streamline MN.IT’s creation of enterprise software.
Runs 14 minutes.

Gov. Mark Dayton's response to the February Budget and Economic Forecast
Wednesday, February 28 2018 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton responds to the February Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 10 minutes.

House/Senate DFL response to the February Budget and Economic Forecast
Wednesday, February 28 2018 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal), Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) and Senator Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) respond to the February Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 16 minutes.

House/Senate Republican response to the February Budget and Economic Forecast
Wednesday, February 28 2018 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Jim Knoblach (R-Saint Cloud), Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa), Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) and Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) respond to the February Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 18 minutes.

Release of February Budget and Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget
Wednesday, February 28 2018 - watch this program
Release of the February Budget and Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, State Economist Laura Kalambokidis and State Budget Director Margaret Kelly.
Runs 48 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Tuesday, February 27 2018 - watch this program
Representative Rick Hansen (DFL-South Saint Paul) reacts to Republican comments regarding MNLARS.
Runs 10 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Tuesday, February 27 2018 - watch this program
Representative Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) and Representative Dave Baker (R-Willmar) hold a press conference regarding MNLARS.
Runs 17 minutes.

Bipartisan House Press Conference
Thursday, February 22 2018 - watch this program
Representative Erin Maye Quade (DFL-Apple Valley) and Representative Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake) announce a bipartisan caucus that will work to end child hunger in Minnesota.
Runs 22 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Tuesday, February 20 2018 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) held a media availability following the adjournment of the 2018 Opening Day House Floor Session. Runs 4 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Tuesday, February 20 2018 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) held a media availability following the adjournment of the 2018 Opening Day House Floor Session. Runs 5 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Tuesday, February 6 2018 - watch this program
Representative Nolan West (R-Blaine) and Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) held a press conference to discuss an estimated $200 million savings for Minnesota ratepayers as a result of the 2017 Federal Tax Bill.
Runs 3 minutes.

Press conference announcing bipartisan sexual exploitation prevention legislation
Monday, January 29 2018 - watch this program
Representative Randy Jessup (R-Shoreview), Representative Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL-New Brighton), Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth), Senator Sandy Pappas (DFL-Saint Paul) and community leaders held a press conference to unveil bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing sexual exploitation in Minnesota.
Runs 31 minutes.

Governor's Office Press Conference
Tuesday, January 16 2018 - watch this program
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans releases Governor Mark Dayton's 2018 bonding proposal.
Runs 24 minutes.

Rep. Paul Thissen/Sen. Ron Latz Press Conference
Tuesday, December 19 2017 - watch this program
Representative Paul Thissen (DFL-Mpls) and Senator Ron Latz (DFL-Saint Louis Park) held a press conference to announce steps they will take in the 2018 legislative session to help protect net neutrality in Minnesota.
Runs 15 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Press Conference
Wednesday, December 13 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a press conference to announce his choice of Tina Smith for appointment to the United States Senate.
Runs 23 minutes.

House Bipartisan Press Conference
Monday, December 11 2017 - watch this program
Representative John Lesch (DFL–Saint Paul) and Representative Marion O’Neill (R–Maple Lake) held a press conference to introduce a series of proposed changes to the rules of the Minnesota House of Representatives in the wake of recent reports of sexual harassment in and around the State Capitol.
Runs 23 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Friday, December 8 2017 - watch this program
Representative Karen Clark (DFL-Mpls) and Representative Susan Allen (DFL-Mpls) held a media availability to announce they are not seeking reelection to the House.
Runs 20 minutes.

Gov. Mark Dayton's response to the November Budget and Economic Forecast
Tuesday, December 5 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton responds to the November Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 16 minutes.

House/Senate DFL response to the November Budget and Economic Forecast
Tuesday, December 5 2017 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal), Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) and Senator Richard Cohen (DFL-Saint Paul) respond to the November Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 18 minutes.

House/Senate Republican response to the November Budget and Economic Forecast
Tuesday, December 5 2017 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Jim Knoblach (R-Saint Cloud), Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) respond to the November Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 18 minutes.

Release of November Budget and Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget
Tuesday, December 5 2017 - watch this program
Release of the November Budget and Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, State Economist Laura Kalambokidis and State Budget Director Margaret Kelly.
Runs 48 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Thursday, November 16 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) media a availability regarding the Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on the Legislature's lawsuit over Governor Dayton's line-item veto of legislative funding.
Runs 29 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Media Availability
Friday, September 22 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton's comments on the ending of the Supreme Court ordered mediation with the Legislature.
Runs 26 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Friday, September 22 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) comment on the ending of the Supreme Court ordered mediation with Governor Mark Dayton and Commissioner Myron Frans.
Runs 24 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Press Conference
Monday, August 28 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton reaction to Minnesota Supreme Court line-item veto hearing. Runs 1 minute.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Monday, August 28 2017 - watch this program
Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following the Minnesota Supreme Court hearing on the Legislature's lawsuit over Governor Dayton's line-item veto of legislative funding. Runs 9 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Wednesday, July 19 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) discusses court ruling.
Runs 13 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Monday, June 26 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) commented on the cases before the Ramsey County District Court.
Runs 17 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Media Availability
Tuesday, June 13 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability following his morning meeting with legislative leaders.
Runs 4 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Tuesday, June 13 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their morning meeting with Governor Mark Dayton and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 17 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton News Conference
Friday, June 9 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a news conference to discuss the tobacco provisions in the tax law, and the status of discussions with legislative leaders. Runs 19 minutes.

Governor Dayton and Legislative Leader Press Conference
Monday, May 22 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Senator Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) and Governor Mark Dayton held a press conference to announce the 2017 Special Session.
Runs 10 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Friday, May 19 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) hold a media availability to discuss the next steps for the budget process.
Runs 23 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Thursday, May 18 2017 - watch this program
Representative Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton) and Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) held a media availability to discuss Governor Mark Dayton's veto of teacher licensure legislation, HF140.
Runs 18 minutes.

Minnesota Management and Budget/Department of Revenue Briefing
Thursday, May 18 2017 - watch this program
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans and Department of Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly held a briefing on Governor Mark Dayton’s “Meet Half Way” budget offer.
Runs 26 minutes.

Representative Jim Knoblach Press Conference
Thursday, May 18 2017 - watch this program
Representative Jim Knoblach (R-Saint Cloud) responded to Governor Mark Dayton’s “Meet Half Way” budget offer.
Runs 9 minutes.

DFL Media Availability (2:25 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 17 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) held a media availability following their early afternoon meeting with Republican leaders.
Runs 7 minutes.

DFL Media Availability (5:40 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 17 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) held a media availability following their late afternoon meeting with Republican leaders.
Runs 14 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (11:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, May 17 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their morning meeting with the governor and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 1 minute.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (2:10 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 17 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their early afternoon meeting with the governor and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 2 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (5:20 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 17 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their late afternoon meeting with the governor and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 2 minutes.

DFL Media Availability (4:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 16 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) held a media availability following their late afternoon meeting with Republican leaders.
Runs 18 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (2:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 16 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their early afternoon meeting with the governor and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 2 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (4:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 16 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their late afternoon meeting with the governor and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 9 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Media Availability
Thursday, May 11 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability regarding a variety of budget negotiation issues.
Runs 27 minutes.

Senate/House/Governor's Office DFL Press Conference
Thursday, May 11 2017 - watch this program
Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, Governor Mark Dayton, and Senate and House DFL women held a media availability related to legislative issues.
Runs 16 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability (3:40 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 9 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability following his late afternoon meeting with House/Senate Republican and DFL leaders.
Runs 13 minutes.

Governor/House/Senate DFL Media Availability (10:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, May 9 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton, Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) held a media availability.
Runs 18 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (1:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 9 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their afternoon meeting with the governor and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 1 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (3:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 9 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability following their late afternoon meeting with the governor and House/Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 2 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability (9:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, May 9 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss budget negotiations and conference committee activity.
Runs 15 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Press Conference
Monday, May 8 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) provided comments after their meeting with Governor Mark Dayton and House and Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 3 minutes.

Governor Dayton/House/Senate Media Availability
Friday, May 5 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton, Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) provided comments after their budget negotiation meeting.
Runs 4 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Thursday, May 4 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton provided comments after his meeting with House and Senate Republican leaders.
Runs 14 minutes.

Representative Bud Nornes Media Availability
Thursday, May 4 2017 - watch this program
Representative Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls) provided comments after his meeting with Governor Mark Dayton and House and Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 2 minutes

Governor/House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Wednesday, May 3 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton, Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) provided comments after their meeting with House and Senate Republican leaders.
Runs 12 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Wednesday, May 3 2017 - watch this program
Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-Mpls), Representative Rena Moran (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins), Representative Lyndon Carlson Sr.
(DFL-Crystal), Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) and others will hold a press conference to discuss Republican transit proposals.
Runs 25 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Wednesday, May 3 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) provided comments after their meeting with Governor Mark Dayton and House and Senate DFL leaders.
Runs 6 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Friday, April 28 2017 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) held a press conference to respond to House and Senate Republican FY18-19 budget targets.
Runs 10 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Press Conference
Friday, April 28 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Jim Knoblach (R-Saint Cloud), Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) and Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) will hold a press conference to announce House and Senate FY18-19 budget targets, and to discuss next steps for the budget negotiation process with Governor Dayton.
Runs 38 minutes.

Senate DFL Press Conference
Friday, April 28 2017 - watch this program
Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) and DFL senators held a press conference to respond to House and Senate Republican FY18-19 budget targets.
Runs 37 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Wednesday, April 26 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability to discuss legislative issues.
Runs 39 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Tuesday, April 25 2017 - watch this program
Representative Alice Hausman (DFL-Saint Paul) and other House DFL legislators held a press conference regarding passage of a bonding bill.
Runs 26 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Monday, April 24 2017 - watch this program
Representative Erin Murphy (D-Saint Paul), Representative Laurie Halverson (D-Eagan), Representative Tina Liebling (D-Rochester) and others held a press conference regarding why access to safe, legal abortion is needed.
Runs 29 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Monday, April 24 2017 - watch this program
Representative Jenifer Loon (R-Eden Prairie), Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and others held a press conference regarding the importance of funding a targeted, early learning approach.
Runs 42 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Friday, April 7 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a media availability to discuss legislative issues.
Runs 32 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Friday, April 7 2017 - watch this program
Representative Erin Murphy (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative Diane Loeffler (DFL-Mpls), Representative Jack Considine (DFL-Mankato) and Representative Tina Liebling (DFL-Rochester) held a media availability to discuss SF800 (Dean) Omnibus Health and Human Services Finance bill.
Runs 10 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Friday, April 7 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Matt Dean (R-Dellwood), Representative Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne), Representative Debra Kiel (R-Crookston) and Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) preview floor debate of SF800 (Dean) Omnibus Health and Human Services Finance.
Runs 28 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Thursday, April 6 2017 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Representative Tim Mahoney (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative Jean Wagenius (DFL-Mpls) and Representative Sheldon Johnson (DFL-Saint Paul ) held a media availability to discuss SF1937, the Omnibus Job Growth and Energy Affordability Finance bill; and SF605, the Omnibus State Government Finance bill.
Runs 28 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Thursday, April 6 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Sarah Anderson (R-Plymouth), Representative Jim Nash (R-Waconia) and Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) held a media availability to discuss SF1937, the Omnibus Job Growth and Energy Affordability Finance bill; and SF605, the Omnibus State Government Finance bill.
Runs 28 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Tuesday, April 4 2017 - watch this program
House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls) and Representative Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont) held a media availability to discuss HF707 Omnibus Legacy Finance bill, and SF2214 Omnibus Higher Education and Career Readiness Finance bill; and other legislative issues.
Runs 21 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Monday, April 3 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and Representative Tony Cornish (R-Vernon Center) hold a media availability to discuss SF803 (Cornish) Omnibus Public Safety and Security Finance bill, and other legislative issues.
Runs 12 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Friday, March 31 2017 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Representative Jim Davnie (DFL-Mpls), Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) and Representative Clark Johnson (DFL-North Mankato) held a media availability to discuss the HF861 (Torkelson) Omnibus Transportation Finance bill and HF890 (Loon) Omnibus Education Finance bill.
Runs 20 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Friday, March 31 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Representative Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska), Representative Jenifer Loon (R-Eden Prairie) and Representative Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton) held a media availability to discuss the HF861 (Torkelson) Omnibus Transportation Finance bill and HF890 (Loon) Omnibus Education Finance bill.
Runs 18 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton News Conference
Wednesday, March 22 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton held a news conference to discuss transportation funding, health care reinsurance funding and a variety of legislative issues.
Runs 44 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Wednesday, March 22 2017 - watch this program
Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) and Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) unveiled the House Republican omnibus tax bill.
Runs 35 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Tuesday, March 21 2017 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) responded to the House Republican omnibus transportation bill.
Runs 9 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Tuesday, March 21 2017 - watch this program
Representative Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) and Representative Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) unveil the House Republican omnibus transportation bill.
Runs 22 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Monday, March 20 2017 - watch this program
House Republican budget targets for the FY 2018-19 biennium were announced by Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and Representative Jim Knoblach (R-Saint Cloud).
Runs 20 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Press Conference
Friday, March 17 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton released his 2017 supplemental budget.
Runs 32 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability related to HF5
Monday, March 13 2017 - watch this program
Representative Erin Murphy (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative Clark Johnson (DFL-North Mankato) and Representative Tina Liebling (DFL-Rochester) held a media availability related to HF5 (Davids) Regulating certain data practices of the premium subsidy program; creating a state-operated reinsurance program.
Runs 25 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability related to HF5
Monday, March 13 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) and Representative Nick Zerwas (R-Elk River) held a media availability related to HF5 (Davids) Regulating certain data practices of the premium subsidy program; creating a state-operated reinsurance program.
Runs 16 minutes.

Gov. Mark Dayton's response to the February Budget and Economic Forecast 2/28/17
Tuesday, February 28 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton responds to the release of the February Budget and Economic Forecast. Runs 13 minutes.

House/Senate DFL response to the February Budget and Economic Forecast 2/28/17
Tuesday, February 28 2017 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal), Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) and Senator Richard Cohen (DFL-Saint Paul) respond to the February Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 8 minutes.

House/Senate Republican response to the February Budget and Economic Forecast 2/28/17
Tuesday, February 28 2017 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), Representative Jim Knoblach (R-Saint Cloud) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) respond to the February Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 18 minutes.

Release of February Budget and Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget 2/28/17
Tuesday, February 28 2017 - watch this program
Release of the February Budget and Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, State Economist Laura Kalambokidis and State Budget Director Margaret Kelly. Runs 31 minutes.

House Bipartisan Press Conference
Tuesday, February 7 2017 - watch this program
Representative Mark Uglem (R-Champlin) and Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) held a press conference on their bill to ban the use of cell phones while driving except for the use of a hands free device.
Runs 42 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Wednesday, February 1 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and Representative Dave Baker held a press conference to announce the formation of a citizen-focused technology initiative.
Runs 33 minutes.

Governor Mark Dayton Press Conference
Tuesday, January 24 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton presented his FY 2018-19 budget proposal.
Runs 1 hour

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Tuesday, January 24 2017 - watch this program
House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) respond to Governor Mark Dayton's FY 2018-19 budget proposal.
Runs 25 minutes.

Governor Dayton Media Availability
Thursday, January 5 2017 - watch this program
Governor Mark Dayton released his 2017 tax bill proposal. Runs 36 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Press Conference
Thursday, January 5 2017 - watch this program
Release of health care aid and reform proposals by House Speaker Kurt Daudt, House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and other House and Senate members. Runs 20 minutes.

House Republican media availability
Tuesday, January 3 2017 - watch this program
Minnesota House Republican leadership meets with members of the news media following the opening of the 2017 legislative session.
Runs 10 minutes.