Senator Rich Draheim’s 2.19 Legislative Update
February 19, 2021Neighbors,It was another busy week at the Capitol as we passed 2 major bills off the Senate floor and committees started to take up more bills. My Housing Committee took up 4 bills…
Senator Jason Rarick’s 2/19 Legislative Update
Hello Neighbor, Greetings from the Capitol, things have been busy as more legislation moves through committee and is heard on the Senate Floor. I have been spending my time focused on making changes that can positively…
Senator Bill Weber’s 2.19 Legislative Update
Dear Neighbors, The 2021 session is in full swing as bills have started moving through the legislative process as committee meetings kick into high gear. Most days I am still working out of the St.…
ALERT: Public hearings on California Cars Feb. 22 and Feb 23
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced this week that they will conduct two hearings soon where the public will be able to provide feedback about proposed California car rules: Public hearing for the Clean Cars…
Senator Eric Pratt, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill to Protect Students’ Rights to Education
The Minnesota Senate yesterday passed legislation that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive order. Decisions about opening and closing will be left in the hands of individual…
Senator Utke Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors,The Minnesota Senate, on Thursday February 18, approved a bipartisan bill to protect a student’s right to a great education. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions…
Housley on Minnesota Surpassing 1,000,000 Vaccine Doses Administered: “Let’s finish allocating vaccines to seniors before we move on”
Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today released the following statement in response to the announcement of Minnesota surpassing one million vaccine doses distributed: “While I’m happy to see Minnesota making strides in its vaccination efforts, three…
Legislative Update From Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! Here’s some current news from St. Paul. Senate Passes Bill—Bipartisan Support Protecting Students’ Rights to EducationThe Minnesota Senate passed legislation SF2 that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via…
Senator Bruce Anderson Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors, This week, I presented a bill, SF 764, in the Senate Tax Committee to provide tax relief to the city of Buffalo’s new construction of a fire station. This bill provides retroactive,…
Sen. Anderson glad Senate passed bill to give authority back to schools
Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill, with bipartisan support, to protect students’ right to a great education at all times. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions regarding how…
Senator Mathews supports bill passed by Senate bill to limit Governor’s authority to close schools with emergency powers
The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill to protect students’ right to a great education at all times. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions regarding how they conduct…
Lanesboro to receive grant funding for water infrastructure project
State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today announced that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved a grant of more than $9 million for the city of Lanesboro for a new wastewater treatment plant. Lanesboro…
Senator Weber, Senate, pass legislation removing the Governor’s authority to close schools via executive order
On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation that will protect students’ right to an excellent education at all times. The bill, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school…
Senator Carrie Ruud, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education
The Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive order. Decisions about opening and closing will be left in the hands of individual…
Senator Jeff Howe, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education
The Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive order. Decisions about opening and closing will be left in the hands of individual…
Senator Andrew Lang, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education
The Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive order. Decisions about opening and closing will be left in the hands of individual…
Senator Rarick: Senate passes legislation removing the Governor’s authority to close schools via executive order
On Thursday, we passed legislation that will protect students’ right to an excellent education at all times. The bill, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive…
Senator Chamberlain, Minnesota Senate approve bill to limit governor’s authority to close schools using emergency powers
The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill to protect students’ right to a great education at all times. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions regarding how…
Senate approves bill to limit governor’s authority to close schools using emergency powers
The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill to protect students’ right to a great education at all times. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions regarding how…
Majority Leader Gazelka, Senate, pass legislation removing the governor’s authority to close schools via executive order
On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that will protect students’ right to an excellent education at all times. The bill, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules…