[6] As chair, Anderson was often at odds with Governor Mark Dayton, opposing the administration's additional rules and regulations.

[10] In 2018, Anderson supported efforts to delay a state rule aimed at reducing groundwater contamination by farm fertilizers.

[15] Anderson opposed a provision allowing Minnesota's four largest cities to regulate pesticides, saying, "it's a solution looking for a problem.

[17][18] In 2011, Anderson sponsored legislation to have the state subsidize two-thirds of the cost of a $900 million dollar Minnesota Vikings stadium.

[19] He stated his openness to supporting Representative Matt Dean's plan to eliminate MinnesotaCare, a public health care program.