Koran: Recent bills and local updates
Friends and neighbors, March 22 marked the end of the first and second deadlines for bills to be heard in committees which means we began hearing and voting on bills to pass into law last…
Lieske: A solid, bipartisan transportation policy bill
by: SENATOR BILL LIESKE Friends and Neighbors, A lot of the most important work we do in the legislature doesn’t make big headlines. The transportation policy bill we approved this week is a perfect example.…
Drazkowski moves to fully abolish southern Minnesota shotgun-only hunting zone
Minnesota State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) pushed hard on Thursday to fully eliminate southern Minnesota’s shotgun-only hunting zone, an antiquated law dating back to the 1940s that has become obsolete as technology advancements have increased…
Jasinski: Transportation policy bill is a ‘true bipartisan effort’
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a wide-ranging transportation policy bill that Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault), the lead Republican on the Transportation Committee, called a “true bipartisan effort.” The bill includes provisions from 18 different…
Lieske: Ag policy bill includes wins for small farmers, pet owners
By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE Friends and Neighbors, I’m proud to share that the legislature recently approved a bipartisan agriculture bill that will make a real difference for small local growers and the countless Minnesotans who…
Minnesota Senate approves key legislation championed by Sen. Rasmusson to ease regulatory burdens
The Senate recently approved five bipartisan bills introduced by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) to ease regulatory burdens. If signed into law, Sen. Rasmusson’s bills will grow the state economy and expand career opportunities; remove…
Senator Mathews’ school bus safety legislation included in transportation policy bill
On Thursday, April 11, the Minnesota Senate passed a transportation policy bill, which includes school bus safety language authored by Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton). This provision allows school districts and school bus contractors to install…
Eichorn votes to authorize wolf hunt in Minnesota
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) and Senate Republicans offered an amendment to the Senate’s environment policy bill on Thursday that would authorize an annual wolf hunting season in Minnesota regardless of any federal…
Senate Democrats squash a food labeling provision for consumers if their food contains bugs
Senate Democrats recently squashed an amendment that would require foods containing bugs or lab-grown meat to be labeled. Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) offered this proposal, SF 4219, as an amendment to the Senate agriculture policy…
Senator Dahms: Senate passes jobs policy bill but does not address labor shortage
On Monday, April 8, the Minnesota Senate passed the Jobs and Economic Development Policy bill. This legislation does not address Minnesota’s labor shortage or increase worker wages. Recent reporting indicates Minnesota still has 10,000 fewer…
A Trend of Attacking Freedoms
A few weeks ago, Democrats did something that was incredibly troubling, and I wanted folks to know about the games that are being played in St. Paul. In the middle of the night, Democrats on…
Senator Rasmusson congratulates Wheaton on $1.5 million Local Road Improvement Program grant
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced the latest recipients of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). This state program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction or reconditioning projects. In Wheaton,…
Protecting Our Constitutional Rights
Freedom to practice religion is a cornerstone of our country and its history – we enjoy many freedoms that are constitutionally protected, and the freedom of religion is the prime example. In the past, the Minnesota Human Rights…
Kreun bill eases burden of drivers’ license renewals – creates online renewal option
Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) has authored key legislation that seeks to ease the burden on those looking to renew their Minnesota drivers’ licenses. The bill creates an online renewal option for licenses and allows those…
Pratt criticizes Jobs policy bill that reduces accountability for tax dollars and fails to address labor shortage
The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a Jobs and Economic Development Policy bill that fails to take the steps necessary to address Minnesota’s labor shortage or increase worker wages. Recent reporting indicates Minnesota still has…
Grant County secures $1.4 million through the Local Road Improvement Program
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced the latest recipients of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). This state program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction or reconditioning projects. In Grant…
Senator Westrom stands up for the rights of property owners
On Monday, April 8, the Minnesota Senate narrowly approved a controversial housing bill, SF 3492, that fails to protect the rights of property owners During the floor debate, Republicans offered an amendment that would have…
Nelson amendment would protect taxpayer dollars used for state grants
Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) on Monday offered an amendment to the Senate’s Jobs and Economic Development Policy bill aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars used for state grants. The Nelson amendment would have required…
Senator Rasmusson celebrates $2.2 million in Local Road Improvement Program grants for Otter Tail County
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced the latest recipients of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). This state program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction or reconditioning projects. In Otter…
Lucero: Democrats’ partisan landlord-tenant bill fails to address skyrocketing rent prices
The Minnesota Senate on Monday narrowly approved a controversial bill making one-sided changes to rules affecting landlords and tenants that fails to address skyrocketing rent prices in Minnesota. Sen. Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael), the lead…