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February 2, 2022

Limmer, Judiciary committee pass bill to require Senate Confirmation of Sentencing Guidelines Commission members appointed by Governor

ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee heard a bill (S.F. 2672) by its Chair, Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) that would require senate confirmation of the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC) members…

February 2, 2022

Sen. Ruud champions legislation for phasing out antiquated Social Security tax

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) is once again championing legislation that provides a phased-in subtraction of taxable Social Security benefits for purposes of calculating taxable income in the state of Minnesota. As of last year,…

February 2, 2022

Housley’s CMV screening bill gets approved by MDH committee making Minnesota the first state to universally screen all newborns

On January 11 the Minnesota Department of Health’s Newborn Screening Advisory Committee overwhelmingly voted in favor of implementing universal congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening. Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) was the chief author on the Senate’s original…

February 2, 2022

Legislature Reconvenes for the 2022 Session

This week the Minnesota Senate reconvened for the start of the 2022 legislative session. Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) was on the Senate floor and released the following statement: “It feels good to be back…

February 2, 2022

Kiffmeyer: 2022 legislative session kicks off

ST. PAUL, MN — Monday, Jan. 31, marked the start of the 2022 legislative session, said Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R- Big Lake). “I am glad to be back at the Capitol in person and look forward to addressing a variety…

February 2, 2022

Sen. Howe introduces bill allowing retirees to fully deduct Social Security Income when filing state taxes

On Monday Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) introduced a bill that would allow retirees in Minnesota to fully deduct Social Security Income on their state income taxes. As of last year, Minnesota is currently one of…

February 1, 2022

Senators Call For Audit To Get To Bottom Of Nearly $200 Million Fraud Scheme

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today, Senators Roger Chamberlain, Mark Koran, Mary Kiffmeyer, and Michelle Benson sent letters requesting audits of the Feeding Our Future grants that have since led to a federal investigation into the charity’s leaders. …

February 1, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman co-authors bill to eliminate Minnesota’s Social Security income tax

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Julia Coleman, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Taxes, co-authored a recently introduced bill to fully repeal Minnesota’s tax on Social Security income. This bill would allow Minnesota’s retirees to deduct all…

January 31, 2022

Mathews: Senate Republicans announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the ‘Right Track’

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Republicans recently held a press conference to announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track, said Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton). The focus of Senate Republicans this session, which began…

January 31, 2022

Senate reconvenes for the 2022 session

ST. PAUL, MN –Today the Minnesota Senate reconvened at noon for the 2022 session, with ceremony and pomp and without a lot of politics. Top on the list of things to do: pass a resolution…

January 31, 2022

David Osmek Takes Gavel as New Senate President

Today, Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) was officially elected by his Senate Majority colleagues to serve as Senate President on the opening day of the 2022 legislative session. He was first elected in 2012 and has…

January 31, 2022

Nelson moves to fully repeal tax on Social Security income

On the first day of the 2022 legislative session, Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) introduced a bill to fully and immediately repeal the state’s outdated tax on Social Security income, allowing Minnesota’s retirees…

January 31, 2022

Senator Gazelka Champions Legislation To Repeal The Tax On Social Security Income

On the first day of the 2022 legislative session, Senator Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) introduced a bill to fully and immediately repeal the state’s outdated tax on Social Security income, allowing Minnesota’s retirees to…

January 31, 2022

Senator Nelson and Representative Bierman renew efforts to reform prescription drug coverage on the individual and small-group markets

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and Representative Robert Bierman (DFL-Apple Valley) are renewing efforts to reform prescription drug coverage on the individual and small-group markets following a key report released by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.…

January 28, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! The 2022 Legislative Session officially begins on Monday, January 31. The state’s projected $7.7 billion surplus will be one of the most discussed items—with record inflation I look forward to supporting tax…

January 28, 2022

Sen. Howe, Senate GOP Announce Session Priorities to Get Minnesota on the Right Track

This week, Senate Republicans held a press conference announcing session priorities that will get Minnesota back on the Right Track. The focus this session will be on affording everyday life, reducing crime, and empowering parents. “Folks…

January 27, 2022

Goggin Announces Retirement

ST. PAUL, MN – State Senator Mike Goggin (R – Red Wing) announced today that he will not be seeking re-election in 2022. Senator Goggin was first elected to the Senate in 2016. Senator Goggin issued…

January 27, 2022

Newman: We will audit Southwest Light Rail

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued this statement following reports that the Southwest Light Rail line will take three extra years and cost hundreds of millions more than expected. “Southwest Light Rail is a…

January 27, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman calls for accountability on Southwest Light Rail mismanagement

Senator Julia Coleman, chair of the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Governance, made the following statement today following the commission’s Wednesday, Jan. 26, meeting, which focused on the Southwest Light Rail project. “The Southwest Light Rail project…

January 27, 2022

Abeler: Bring on the ‘right to live’ debate

Who decides when someone is worth saving? Originally Published in the Star Tribune by Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) When resources are scarce, who gets to decide who lives and who dies?…