https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15304 News and Views en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:01 EST 20 https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51919 REP. TORKELSON VOTES FOR REDUCTIONS TO VEHICLE TAB FEES AND PROPERTY TAXES Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51847 BILL PROHIBITING BOYS FROM PLAYING IN GIRLS SPORTS SUPPORTED BY REP. TORKELSON Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51810 REP. TORKELSON: SLOW PROGRESS IN HOUSE ON ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51785 REP. TORKELSON DISSAPOINTED DEMOCRATS BLOCKING NEW MONEY FOR SCHOOLS Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51718 REP. TORKELSON OPPOSES GOVERNOR WALZS HUMAN SERVICES REFORM PLAN THAT GIVES EVEN MORE AUTHORITY TO THE ADMINISTRATION Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51684 REP. TORKELSON DISCUSSES LATEST STATE BUDGET FORECAST Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51618 REP. TORKELSON: FRAUD, ANTI-GUN BILLS STALL, SCHOOL SAFETY BILLS MOVE FORWARD Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51568 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IS UNDERWAY Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51541 REP. TORKELSON ANNOUNCES HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51538 RELEASE: REP. TORKELSON ANNOUNCES HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/51311 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS SCHOOL SAFETY AGENDA Mon, 8 Sep 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50890 SPECIAL SESSION ENDS WITH NEW BUDGET, SMARTER SPENDING Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50807 HOUSE TAX BILL CURBS SPENDING, BLOCKS NEW TAX INCREASES Fri, 9 May 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50659 COST OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FREE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM IN MINNESOTA SOARS Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50635 REP. TORKELSON: MINNESOTA HOUSE MAKING GOOD PROGRESS TOWARDS BUDGET Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50552 REP. TORKELSON: COMPROMISE HOUSE BUDGET FRAMEWORK REDUCES SPENDING, AVOIDS TAX INCREASES Thu, 3 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50521 GOVERNOR WALZS DEVASTATING NURSING HOME CUT PROPOSAL OPPOSED BY REP. TORKELSON Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50255 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS BILL PROHIBITING BOYS FROM PLAYING IN GIRLS SPORTS Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50244 REP. TORKELSON BILL WOULD HELP ADDRESS MINNESOTAS DAYCARE SHORTAGE Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50173 ASKING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW MINNESOTAS FRAUD PROBLEMS Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50125 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS LEGISLATION THAT RETURNS BUDGET SURPLUS TO TAXPAYERS Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50082 REP. TORKELSON PLEASED DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN HAS ENDED Fri, 7 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/50031 REP. TORKELSON: HOUSE REPUBLICANS REMAIN HARD AT WORK Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49978 REP. TORKELSON AUTHORS LEGISLATION TO STOP RAMPANT GOVERNMENT FRAUD Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49923 STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAUL TORKELSON SWORN INTO OFFICE, APPOINTED TO MINNESOTA HOUSE COMMITTEES Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49834 REP. TORKELSON DISCUSSES LATEST STATE BUDGET FORECAST Thu, 5 Dec 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49797 REP. TORKELSON APPOINTED REPUBLICAN CHAIR OF POWERFUL MINNESOTA HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49589 LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICAN ACTION WOULD RESTORE A RELIGOIUS FREEDOM FOR FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS Thu, 9 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49538 REP. TORKELSON OPPOSES CONTINUED DEMOCRAT ATTACK ON 2ND AMENDMENT Fri, 3 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49466 REP. TORKELSON TROUBLED BY DEMOCRAT DECISION THAT COULD HARM DISABLED WORKERS Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49360 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS PRO- LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPOSALS Thu, 4 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49333 REP. TORKELSON: RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, GUN RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK AT STATE CAPITOL Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49171 REP. TORKELSON: RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS NOW UNDER ATTACK AT STATE CAPITOL Thu, 7 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49116 REP. TORKELSON: LONG TERM DEFICIT OVERSHADOWS SHORT TERM BUDGET SURPLUS Fri, 1 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49066 REP. TORKELSON: MINNESOTANS GETTING TIRED OF DEMOCRATS UNFULFILLED PROMISES Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/49037 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IS UNDERWAY Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48818 REP. TORKELSON HELPS LOCAL NURSING HOMES RECEIVE INCREASED FUNDING Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48673 REP. TORKELSON: “FREE” COLLEGE PROPOSAL WILL COST MINNESOTANS PLENTY Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48642 REP. TORKELSON: DEMOCRATS USING SURPLUS AND TAX INCREASES TO GROW GOVERNMENT Fri, 5 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48535 REP. TORKELSON OPPOSES TAX LEGISLATION THAT INCREASES TAXES, WRECKS ELECTRONIC PULL TABS Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48494 REP. TORKELSON VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRATS $3.5 BILLION TRANSPORTATION TAX INCREASE BILL Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48426 REP. TORKELSON WELCOMES LOCAL NURSING HOMES ADCOVATES TO STATE CAPITOL Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48376 REP. TORKELSON HEARING CONCERNS ABOUT COSTLY DEMOCRAT SCHOOL MANDATES Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48281 REP. TORKELSON: TAX RELIEF NEEDED FOLLOWING LATEST BUDGET FORECAST Wed, 1 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48226 REP. TORKELSON ENCOURAGES VISITORS TO THE STATE CAPITOL Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48196 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS FINDING PERMANENT FUNDING SOURCE FOR SMALL CITY ROAD AND BRIDGE NEEDS Thu, 9 Feb 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48149 REP. TORKELSON DISAPPOINTED WITH GOVERNOR WALZS BUDGET PROPOSAL Wed, 1 Feb 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48105 REP. TORKELSON VOTES AGAINST BLACKOUT BILL REQURING CARBON FREE ENERGY BY 2040 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/48046 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS TAX CONFORMITY PACKAGE Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47838 STATE REPRESENTATIVE TORKELSON REVIEWS END TO 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47753 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN VETERANS BILL, ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR REDWOOD FALLS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47696 REP. TORKELSON VOTES TO END UNNECESSARY TAX INCREASE ON LOCAL EMPLOYERS Tue, 3 May 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47604 REP. TORKELSON HELPS BREAK GROUND ON LONG-AWAITED HIGHWAY 14 EXPANSION Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47484 REP. TORKELSON REMINDS RESIDENTS CHICKEN AND TURKEY SAFE TO EAT IF AVAIN FLU STRIKES MINNESOTA Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47354 REP. TORKELSON: MASSIVE TAX INCREASE FOR LOCAL EMPLOYERS WILL HAPPEN DUE TO HOUSE DEMOCRAT INACTION Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47247 REP. TORKELSON: UPDATED BUDGET SURPLUS HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR SIGNIFICANT TAX RELIEF Thu, 3 Mar 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47142 REP. TORKELSON ANNOUNCES STATE REDISTRICTING PLAN Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47102 REP. TORKELSON TRYING TO STOP LOCAL BUSINESS TAX INCREASE, ASSIST COUNTIES WITH BLIGHTED PROPERTIES Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/47076 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IS UNDERWAY Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46990 REP. TORKELSON REACTS TO RECORD STATE BUDGET SURPLUS FORECAST Thu, 9 Dec 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46865 HOUSE REPUBLICANS PUSH BILL TO EMPOWER LOCAL DISTRICTS, REMOVE GOVERNOR'S ABILITY TO CLOSE SCHOOLS Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46859 REP. TORKELSON: WITH NO END IN SIGHT, MINNESOTA APPROACHES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GOVERNORS EMERGENCY POWERS Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46856 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS TAX RELIEF FOR LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND WORKERS Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46849 REP. TORKELSON DISCOURAGED MINNESOTA HOUSE DEMOCRATS REVIVE GAS AND LIGHT RAIL TAX HIKES Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46847 REP. TORKELSON: HOUSE PUBLIC SAFETY BILL TROUBLING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46839 REP. TORKELSON CALLS ON GOVERNOR TO SET CLEAR END DATE FOR EMERGENCY POWERS Wed, 5 May 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46827 REP. TORKELSON COMMENTS ON SPECIAL SESSION Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46823 REP. TORKELSON REVIEWS 2021 SPECIAL SESSION Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/46762 REP. TORKELSON FINDS GOOD NEWS IN LATEST CENSUS, THANKS MINNESOTA CENSUS TAKERS Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/43843 REP. TORKELSON DISAPPOINTED HOUSE DEMOCRATS FAIL TO SUPPORT ENDING GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY POWERS Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/41351 RELEASE: Rep. Torkelson: Time to Get Serious about Metro Transit Safety Fri, 1 Nov 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/41246 RELEASE: Rep. Torkelson on Governor Walz's New Car Standards Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/39777 RELEASE: House GOP statement on MNLARS recommendations Wed, 1 May 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/38410 RELEASE: Statement from Rep. Torkelson on MNLARS funding bill Mon, 4 Mar 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/38219 RELEASE: Statement from Rep. Torkelson on MNLARS Funding Request Thu, 7 Feb 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/38070 REP. TORKELSON OPPOSES HOUSE DEMOCRAT PLAN TO INCREASE HEALTH CARE COSTS Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/37762 RELEASE: Statement from Chair Torkelson on the MNLARS audit Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/33377 REP. TORKELSON: 2018 SESSION ENDS WITH NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/33309 RELEASE: House passes proposed constitutional amendment to fund roads and bridges Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/33165 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS BILL THAT WOULD SIMPLIFY AND REDUCE TAXES Fri, 4 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/33146 RELEASE: House Passes Health and Human Services, Transportation Legislation Tue, 1 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/33144 STATEMENT FROM CHAIR TORKELSON ON CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCEMENT Tue, 1 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/33011 REP. TORKELSON BILL WOULD INVEST HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS MORE INTO ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32928 REP. TORKELSON BILL WOULD ASSIST DEPUTY REGISTRARS SUFFERING FROM MNLARS MESS Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32896 RELEASE: Statement from Chair Torkelson on MNLARS Investigation Report Thu, 5 Apr 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32887 REP. TORKELSON DISCUSSES GOVERNORS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET PROPOSAL Thu, 5 Apr 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32838 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS STUDENT SAFETY PLAN Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32731 RELEASE: HOUSE PASSES MNLARS FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32677 REP. TORKELSON DISCUSSES WATER COMMISSION PRIORITIES Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32541 HOW WILL ANOTHER $43 MILLION SOLVE THE MINNESOTA DMV MESS? Thu, 1 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/32466 REP. TORKELSON: FIXING MNLARS A TOP SESSION PRIORITY Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/31350 RELEASE: Statement from Rep. Torkelson on MNLARS Roadmap Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/30239 RELEASE: Statement from Rep. Torkelson on new Southwest Light Rail delay Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/28862 REP. TORKELSON DISMAYED BY MnDOTS POOR PLANNING Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/28337 RELEASE: House approves historic investment in roads & bridges Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/28236 REP. TORKELSON URGES GOVERNOR DAYTON TO COMPROMISE ON BUFFER LEGISLATION Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/28202 RELEASE: House Re-Passes Transportation Budget Bill Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/28072 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS PRO-LIFE PROPOSALS IN MINNESOTA HOUSE Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/28001 REP. TORKELSON: GOVERNOR DAYTON LIKELY TO ACCEPT TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROPOSAL Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27853 RELEASE: Transportation bill approved by Minnesota House Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27714 REP. TORKELSON DISCUSSES TRANSPORTATION FINANCE PROPOSAL Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27612 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS PROPOSAL TO LOWER HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27528 REP. TORKELSON BILL WOULD IMPROVE STATES VEGETATIVE BUFFER LAW Thu, 9 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27452 REP. TORKELSON HIGHLIGHTS IMPROVED BUDGET FORECAST, REAL ID LEGISLATION Thu, 2 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27320 REP. TORKELSON BEGINS TRANSPORTATION TALKS WITH GOVERNOR DAYTON Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27283 REP. TORKELSON COMMENTS ON MnDOTS UNNECESSARY DITCH MOWING REQUIREMENTS Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27175 REP. TORKELSON ANALYZES GOVERNOR DAYTONS BUDGET PROPOSAL Thu, 9 Feb 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/27036 REP. TORKELSON: HEALTH INSURANCE RELIEF AND REFORM BILL SIGNED INTO LAW Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/26904 REP. TORKELSON HELPS APPROVE HEALTH CARE EMERGENCY AID AND ACCESS BILL Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/26856 REP. TORKELSON: HEALTH CARE PREMIUM RELIEF AND REFORM BILLS MOVING FORWARD Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/26808 REP. TORKELSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1 MILLION Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/26778 REP. TORKELSON SAYS TAX RELIEF ON THE WAY FOR HARDWORKING MINNESOTANS Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/26643 STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAUL TORKELSON TAKES OATH OF OFFICE Tue, 3 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/26510 REP. TORKELSON NAMED CHAIRMAN OF MINNESOTA HOUSE TRANSPORTATION FINANCE COMMITTEE Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/22099 REP. TORKELSON DISAPPOINTED BY GOVERNOR DAYTONS VETO OF MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF Wed, 8 Jun 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20969 REP. TORKELSON: TAX RELIEF APPROVED, WAIT-AND-SEE ON BONDING AND TRANSPORTATION Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20893 RELEASE: House prioritizes transportation, water infrastructure, higher education in bonding proposal Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20828 SPIKE IN STATE DEBT PAYMENTS WARRANTS REINSTITUTING GUIDELINE Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20731 REP. TORKELSON: IMPORTANT FOR TRANSPORTATION BILL TO MOVE FORWARD Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20679 REP. TORKELSON'S BUFFER CLARIFICATION BILL APPROVED IN MINNESOTA HOUSE Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20607 REP. TORKELSON SUPPORTS INCREASED BROADBAND INVESTMENT Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20470 REAL ID LEGISLATION MOVES FORWARD IN MINNESOTA HOUSE Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/20418 REP. TORKELSON SEEKS CLARIFICATIONS TO BUFFER LAW Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18350 REP. TORKELSON: CAPITAL INVESTMENT BILL BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18215 REP. TORKELSON: $900 MILLION STATE BUDGET SURPLUS PROJECTED Fri, 4 Mar 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18147 REP. TORKELSON: TIME IS RIGHT TO APPROVE GOP TRANSPORTATION PLAN Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18128 TAX RELIEF, TRANSPORTATION, AND BONDING WILL DOMINATE 2016 SESSION Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18088 REP. TORKELSON: PRIVATE DITCHES WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO BUFFER LAW Tue, 2 Feb 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18087 AN ANALYSIS OF MINNESOTA'S LATEST STATE BUDGET FORECAST Fri, 4 Dec 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18086 ON THE ROAD AGAIN: REP. TORKELSON SPENDING MUCH OF LEGISLATIVE OFFSEASON TRAVELING THE STATE Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/18085 GREATER MINNESOTA BENEFITS FROM NEW STATE BUDGET LAWS Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/11124 CAPITAL INVESTMENT BILL APPROVED IN MINNESOTA HOUSE Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8969 REP. TORKELSON: AG FINANCE LEGISLATION SEEKS TO ASSIST AREA FARMERS Thu, 7 May 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8668 REP. TORKELSON STATEMENT REGARDING GOVERNOR DAYTON'S CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROPOSAL Tue, 7 Apr 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8624 REP. TORKELSON: NO TAXES RAISED IN REPUBLICAN $7 BILLION ROAD AND BRIDGE FUNDING PROPOSAL Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8521 REP. TORKELSON HOPES TO IMPROVE GOVERNOR'S BUFFER BILL Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8462 REP. TORKELSON PLEASED WITH LATEST BUDGET FORECAST PROJECTION Thu, 5 Mar 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8412 REP. TORKELSON: RECENT TOWN MEETINGS PROVIDED VALUABLE INSIGHT Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8371 REP. TORKELSON DISAPPOINTED WITH GOVERNORS ATTEMPT TO LINK HIGHWAY 14 FUNDING TO MASSIVE TAX INCREASES Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8310 REP. TORKELSON CRITICAL OF GOVERNORS DECISION TO HAND OUT COMMISSIONER PAY RAISES Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/8236 REP. TORKELSON NAMED CO-CHARIMAN OF MINNESOTA LEGISLATIVE WATER COMMISSION Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15304/7305 HOUSE GOP STATEMENT ON HIGHEST PROPERTY TAX LEVY IN STATE HISTORY Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:01 EST