Minnesota State Rep. Paul Novotny (R-Elk River)
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Recent News About Minnesota State Rep. Paul Novotny (R-Elk River)
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Court strikes down firearm-related provision from Minnesota omnibus bill
State Representative Paul Novotny (R–Elk River) has issued a statement following a decision by the Ramsey County District Court, which struck down a provision in the 2024 omnibus bill.
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Rep. Paul Novotny seeks answers on Saint Paul cybersecurity breach impact
Representative Paul Novotny (R–Elk River) has called for increased accountability and transparency from state leaders following a cybersecurity breach in Saint Paul.
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Rep. Paul Novotny issues statement on release of convicted murderer David Brom
Following recent reports about the planned release of David Brom, a convicted murderer, to a supervised halfway house program, Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny (R–Elk River) has issued a statement addressing the situation.
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Rep. Paul Novotny highlights new Minnesota public safety laws effective July 1
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny has announced a series of new public safety and judiciary laws that took effect on July 1.
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Novotny urges state prosecution in Feeding Our Future fraud case
State Representative Paul Novotny, a Republican from Elk River, has called on Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to take action against individuals connected to the Feeding Our Future fraud who have not been charged by federal authorities.
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Minnesota Rep. Paul Novotny details special session actions on taxes and public safety
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny has provided an update on the recent legislative session, highlighting actions taken during a one-day special session following the May 19 deadline.
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Paul Novotny details end-of-session progress; special session called due to legislative delays
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny has provided an update as the 2025 legislative session nears its conclusion.
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Rep. Paul Novotny reflects on first year as public safety chair
As the 2025 legislative session concluded, Representative Paul Novotny (R–Elk River) discussed his first year as Chair of the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee.
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Minnesota Rep. Paul Novotny reports budget deal ahead of legislative deadline
As the Minnesota legislative session nears its end, State Representative Paul Novotny of District 30B provided an update on recent developments at the Capitol.
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Rep. Paul Novotny reports progress on key bills as session nears adjournment
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny provided an update on recent legislative activity as the session nears its end.
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Public safety omnibus bill passes with new funding and tougher penalties
The Minnesota House has passed the bipartisan Public Safety Omnibus Bill (HF 2432), which will increase public safety funding by $50 million above base for fiscal years 2026–2027.
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Rep. Paul Novotny addresses state budget deficit projections and policy priorities
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny provided an update on recent legislative activities, highlighting the focus of House Republicans as they enter the fifth week of their majority.
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Rep. Paul Novotny highlights legislative activity on corrections policy and school safety
Rep. Paul Novotny provided an update on legislative activities during the third week of the Republican majority at the Minnesota Capitol.
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Rep. Paul Novotny introduces legislation focused on public safety reforms
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny has announced the introduction of House File 7, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing public safety across the state.
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Minnesota House resumes session after organizational agreement ends stalemate
After nearly a month of delays, the Minnesota House has reached an organizational agreement allowing legislative work to resume.
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Rep. Paul Novotny announces 'Make Minnesota Safe' plan amid legislative stalemate
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny has issued an update on the ongoing legislative impasse at the state Capitol, marking 18 days since House Democrats have been absent from session.
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Rep. Paul Novotny addresses officer privacy breach, committee disruptions, and new crime bill
Minnesota State Representative Paul Novotny has returned to the Capitol for the 2025 legislative session, focusing on public safety and data privacy concerns.
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Paul Novotny takes oath of office; outlines committee assignments for new session
Representative Paul Novotny of Elk River was sworn in for the 2025 legislative session alongside 66 other Republican state representatives at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.