Senator Mary Kiffmeyer’s Summer at the Capitol
Friends and neighbors, This summer is going by quickly and I hope you had time to make some good summer memories with your loved ones. While the weather is nice and some much-needed rain came,…
Gazelka Response to State Employee Vaccine Mandate
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement regarding Gov. Walz’s announcement of a vaccine mandate for state agency employees: “The mandate issued by Gov. Walz requiring…
Senator Chamberlain statement on Gov. Walz signing Veterans Restorative Justice Act
Minnesota State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Walz signing the Veterans Restorative Justice Act, which Sen. Chamberlain authored during the 2021 session. “Virtually all of us know at…
Gazelka response to a vaccine mandate for state employees
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement on Gov. Walz’s comment a vaccine mandate is “on the table” for state employees returning to work. “Mandates are not the…
Jasinski: Transportation bill includes funding for I-35/County Road 9 interchange
Transportation bill includes funding for I-35/County Road 9 interchange By: Senator John Jasinski As the vice chair of the Senate’s transportation committee, I am proud of the work we have done over the last five…
Goggin: New agriculture budget focuses on supporting farmers in the fields
New agriculture budget focuses on supporting farmers in the fields By: Senator Mike Goggin One of the highlights coming out of the 2021 legislative session was the new agriculture budget. I truly believe that agriculture…
Senator Miller attends groundbreaking ceremony for Preston Veterans Home
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new veterans home in Preston, which will include 54 residential units. After the ceremony, Sen. Miller released the following statement: “This project…
Senator Dornink’s In-District Activities
Friends and Neighbors, It has been a busy summer in our communities and I’m pleased to be participating in many of our events, including the Freeborn County Fair that started this week. I hope all…
Senator Miller celebrates drinking water grant for Caledonia
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today celebrated the selection of the city of Caledonia for a $1.28 million grant from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to improve the city’s drinking water infrastructure. The grant…
Sen. Carla Nelson receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award
State Sen. Carla Nelson was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 29 during the Coalition’s summer conference in Alexandria for her positive impact on the state’s tax policy. Sen. Nelson, a…
Sen. Scott Newman receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award
State Sen. Scott Newman was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 29 during the Coalition’s summer conference in Alexandria for his positive impact on the state’s transportation policy. Sen. Newman, a…
Senator Jasinski receives Legislator of Distinction award from Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
Minnesota Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has been named the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities’ (CGMC) Legislator of Distinction for Economic Development. Senator Jasinski was presented with the award at a ceremony on July 29 in…
Senator Housley named Vice Chair of Frontline Worker Pay Working Group
The Minnesota Legislature’s Frontline Worker Pay working group convened for the first time on Wednesday. Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) was named the Vice Chair of the bicameral bipartisan working group. Comprised of three Senators and…
Senator Kiffmeyer, Redistricting Committee Vice Chair, looks forward to Listening Session
Senate Redistricting Committee Vice Chair Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) announced the Redistricting Committee will host a listening session on August 9, 2021, at 10 am at Bemidji City Hall. “As the Vice Chair of the…
Senate Republicans Slam DFL Public Safety Policies After BCA Reports Huge Increase of Violent Crime, Arson, Theft, and Assaults on Law Enforcement
ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released its annual crime report showing a dramatic increase in crime against citizens and law enforcement. The report highlights the increase in criminal activity between 2019 and 2020…
Senator Jasinski: New budget will jumpstart the economy and support taxpayers
New budget will jumpstart the economy and support taxpayers By: Senator John Jasinski The last year and a half has been incredibly challenging for many Minnesotans. The governor’s response to Covid-19 included blanket closures of…
Senator Rarick’s Energy Conservation and Optimization Act Signed Into Law
On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz held a ceremonial bill signing for Senator Jason Rarick’s (R-Pine City) bipartisan Energy Conservation and Optimization Act (ECO). The energy-focused legislation expands Minnesota’s existing Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) to increase…
Legislative Update from Senator Jeff Howe
Congratulations Rebekah LeinenCongratulations to Sartell resident Rebekah Leinen. She received her St Cloud Apollo High School diploma. You put in extra time and effort to make this happen, and I want to congratulate you on…
Senate Republicans Warn 2022 Preliminary Health Insurance Rates Necessitate Reinsurance Extension
Senate Republicans warned the 2022 preliminary health insurance rate increases demonstrate a clear need for a continued reinsurance program to provide stability in the individual market. The largest preliminary increases proposed were from UCare at 13.2 %,…
Senate Republicans Warn 2022 Preliminary Health Insurance Rates Necessitate Reinsurance Extension
ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans warned the 2022 preliminary health insurance rate increases demonstrate a clear need for a continued reinsurance program to provide stability in the individual market. The largest preliminary increases proposed were from…