News – Page 134 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 25, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer and Senator Benson tour state-owned COVID morgue, urge state to sell

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) and Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) on Wednesday toured the state-owned property that was purchased to use as a morgue for COVID fatalities. The morgue was purchased at a cost of $7 million,…

March 25, 2021

Coleman, Senate Approve Bills to Help Our Schools & Students Recover from Pandemic

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Governor Walz’s COVID-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 25, 2021

Senator Ruud Champions Grants for Meat Cutting and Butchery Programs for Two Year Colleges

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) yesterday presented a bill that would provide an appropriation of $2 million to two-year colleges in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system for meat cutting and butchery programs. There is currently…

March 24, 2021

Senator Housley Presents Bill to Compensate the Family of Murdered Officer Joseph Gomm

Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) presented legislation that provides an appropriation of $3 million dollars to the Commissioner of Corrections for the full payment to the estate of Officer Joseph Gomm as compensation for his…

March 24, 2021

Senator Lang champions important funding for Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations with focus on new Veterans’ Voices Program

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) today presented legislation that provides an appropriation for the Association of Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations (AMPERS), which would aid in program production. Of the amount, $200,000 in the first year…

March 24, 2021

Senator Draheim Presents Legislation to Protect Minnesotans with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

St. Paul – On Wednesday, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) presented Senate File 130 in the committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. This bill increases crime alert categories to include a dementia and Alzheimer’s disease…

March 24, 2021

Sen. Rosen: Fairmont and Sherburn Get Affordable, Accessible Gig

Homes and businesses in Fairmont and Sherburn will now have access to Midco® Gig Internet. Midco Gig is 35 times faster than the average high-speed internet and available at an affordable price. “The current environment…

March 24, 2021

Senator Johnson Joins Bipartisan Group of Legislators on Letter to Safely Reopen U.S-Canadian Border

A bipartisan group of legislators has sent a letter to U.S President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging them to work together to safely reopen the U.S-Canadian border. The border has now…

Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

March 24, 2021

Senator Dahms, Senate Pass Bill to Address Substitute Teacher Shortage

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to address teacher shortages by opening the door to more qualified substitutes. Chronic substitute teacher shortages have been exacerbated by the pandemic and have been an obstacle…

March 24, 2021

Senator Nelson to introduce bill to invest $524 million in federal COVID relief funding for Early Learning Scholarships, quality child care supply

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement regarding her forthcoming bill to use federal American Rescue Plan funding for Early Learning Scholarships and quality child care improvements. “Minnesota is poised to receive…

March 24, 2021

Senator Koran cheers Chisago Lake High School on their reception of an agricultural grant

The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) announced that the Chisago Lakes High School agriculture department, taught by Julie Mellum, received an $8,283 grant for their project entitled, “Produce Walk-In Cooler – Farm to Fork,…

March 24, 2021

Senator Koran applauds AT&T improvement of network infrastructure in Chisago City

AT&T just announced that they are bringing network enhancements to Chisago City. AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Chisago City will soon notice a significant boost in wireless connectivity. AT&T added a new cell tower…

March 24, 2021

Senator Weber supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 23, 2021

Gazelka on House Democrat Targets: We’re not going to raise taxes.

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) responded to the House Democrat budget targets released today with a short video statement. Watch Senator Gazelka’s response to the House Democrat budget…

March 23, 2021

Sen. Newman, Minnesota Senate approves bills to help students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Senator Housley Presents Bill to Move Jurisdiction from Board of Cosmetology to the Department of Health

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today presented a bill to move the functions and regulatory jurisdiction of the Board of Cosmetology over to the Department of Health. This bill attempts to address board mismanagement, and a…

March 22, 2021

Senator Duckworth Passes First Bill with Unanimous Support

(ST. PAUL) – On Monday, Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) presented his first bill, S.F. 710, on the senate floor. This bipartisan legislation allows a school district to redirect any reserved or restricted revenue to another use…

March 22, 2021

Senator Rarick supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Senator Koran supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…