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March 29, 2022

Senate unanimously passes Housley’s legislation calling for financial divestment from Russia and Belarus

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February, Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) authored important legislation that divests Minnesota’s state pension fund from Russia and Belarus, and codifies Governor Walz’s Executive Order…

March 29, 2022

Innovative Howe Legislation Would Exempt Testing Equipment from Sales Tax

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) has authored innovative legislation that would exempt diagnostic testing kits and equipment from sales tax in the state of Minnesota. This bill would cover tests and devices such as COVID at-home…

March 28, 2022

Howe bill addresses Hometown Heroes Act—makes clarifications regarding coverage and application

In the 2021 Legislative Session, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) authored the Hometown Heroes Act, which was included in the Senate’s final Judiciary budget. The bill addressed the alarmingly high incidence of cancer, cardiac issues, and…

March 25, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – March 25, 2022

Friends and neighbors, This week at the Capitol, a bill I authored this session was heard in the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee. S.F. 3987 would help Minnesotans with disabilities continue to…

March 25, 2022

Senator Andrew Mathews: The Future of Nuclear Power in Minnesota

Nuclear power is a carbon-free, clean-energy source, that provides base load generation and serves as the most resilient form of generation. Our community is located near the Monticello nuclear power station which, along with Prairie…

March 25, 2022

Senate Jobs Committee approves Jasinski bill for Owatonna Learn to Earn workforce development program

The Minnesota Senate’s committee on Jobs and Economic Growth this week approved a bill by Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) that would help Owatonna and Steele County recruit and retain talented workers by providing funding for…

March 25, 2022

Senator Weber Presents Legislation to Improve Highway 13 in Murray County

This week, Senator Bill Weber (R- Luverne) presented legislation appropriating money for flood mitigation and road widening on County State-Aid Highway 13 in Murray County. “As we’ve seen for years, this is a part of…

March 25, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

This week is National Agriculture Week, when we recognize the important work of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers. Thank you! Legislation Funds Shooting Sports FacilitiesSenator Carrie Ruud presented legislation SF4098 in the Environment Policy Committee that seeks…

March 24, 2022

Senate Veterans Committee approves additional funding for Preston veterans’ home

The Minnesota Senate Veterans Committee today approved a bill authored by Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) that would provide additional funding for new construction projects at the veterans’ homes in Preston, Bemidji, and Montevideo. “The…

March 24, 2022

Lang bill funds key equipment for new Veterans Homes across the state

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) today presented legislation in the Veterans Committee that funds the purchase of equipment for 3 new Veterans’ Homes across the state. Last year, these homes in Bemidji, Preston, and Montevideo secured federal…

March 24, 2022

Duckworth Bill Protects Victims of Trafficking, Passes with Unanimous Bipartisan Support

Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) presented legislation today that establishes juvenile court guardianship for at-risk youth in Minnesota. The legislation ensures that at-risk juveniles, many of whom have been victims of trafficking, have access to guidance, financial assistance,…

March 24, 2022

Senator Limmer champions legislation to address organized retail crime

ST. PAUL, MN – “In 2020, 75% of retailers saw an increase in organized crime, and I authored my bill in response to this drastic surge,” said Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove). “Currently, 34 states have already defined…

March 24, 2022

Ruud authors bill to renew Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) has authored legislation that renews Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Enacted in 1988 with the support of 77% of Minnesota Voters, this ENRTF became a constitutionally dedicated…

March 23, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman champions legislation to provide high school students a clear pathway to enter skilled careers

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) recently introduced a bill to create a special designation for programs that provide students with clear pathways to seamlessly transition from high school to a career in skilled work…

March 23, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Nuclear Power: Affordable, Clean, and Renewable Energy for Minnesota

Friends and neighbors, We live with nuclear power in our back yard and know the benefits and that it has many advantages but few drawbacks. Nuclear is a zero-emission, carbon-free clean energy source. In fact,…

March 23, 2022

Key Ruud bill funds shooting sports facilities

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) presented legislation in the Environment Policy Committee that seeks to increase funding for the Shooting Range Improvement Grants program.The Department of Natural Resources currently offers Shooting Range Grants, as a…

March 22, 2022

Newman: Time for attorneys and prosecutors to get tougher on crime

On March 15, a St. Paul woman was found dead by first responders after she had been set on fire. The culprit was a 47-year-old man who was supposed to have been civilly committed due…

March 22, 2022

Housley bill calls for financial sanctions against Russia and Belarus—passes through Committee, heads to Senate Floor

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February, Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today presented legislation in the State Government committee that divests Minnesota’s state pension fund from Russia and Belarus, and…

March 22, 2022

Limmer responds to last-minute public safety proposal by Senate DFL

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) released the following statement in response to the Senate DFL’s last-minute proposal on public safety. The Senate has been in session since January 31, and the first…

March 22, 2022

Senator Osmek Co-Authors Legislation to Increase Judicial Transparency and Hold Minnesota Judges Accountable

On Monday, legislation to increase judicial transparency and hold Minnesota judges accountable started to move through the Senate. The bill, co-authored by Senator David Osmek (R-Mound), would require the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission to develop…