Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
This week feels like summer has arrived—stay cool and enjoy all of the fun activities in our communities! Great Lakes CommissionDuring my time as a Senator, I’ve been honored to serve on the Great Lakes…
Miller statement on Leaders’ meetings
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) released the following statement following a series of meetings with Speaker Hortman, Governor Walz, and Committee Chairs to discuss a potential special session: “With a…
Senator Limmer backs Juneteenth Holiday
Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove), member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, today released the following statement on a bipartisan resolution to recognize and provide Senate employees with an annual paid day off to observe…
Sen. Mathews and Rep. Mekeland call on Xcel Energy to stop the closure of the Sherco Coal Plants and preserve Minnesota’s energy supply
Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton), vice chair of the Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee, and Rep. Shane Mekeland (R-Clear Lake) made the following statement today in response to a new grid reliability report…
Senate, House Pass Bipartisan Agriculture, Broadband, & Drought Relief Agreement to Help Minnesotans Connect and Compete, Support Farmers
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a significant bipartisan agriculture, broadband, and drought relief bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation, authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria), works to expand broadband funding, provide relief to farmers still struggling from the…
Rosen: frontline worker bonuses available now!
Friends and Neighbors, This week, Minnesota’s Frontline Worker Pay program opened. This bonus pay is to thank those Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the pandemic. These workers took exceptional risks to keep us…
Kiffmeyer: First Amendment to the United States Constitution
Friends and neighbors, The United States Constitution spells out Americans' fundamental rights in relation to their government. While this document may have been written nearly 235 years ago, it still stands as a unique, exceptional…
Joint statement from complainants on initial ethics hearing
ST. PAUL, MN –Today Senators Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids), Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing), John Jasinski (R- Faribault), Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks), Mark Koran (R-North Branch), Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton), and Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) released the…
Jasinski: A disappointing end to the 2022 legislative session
Despite Republicans’ best efforts to reach a comprehensive deal on issues like public safety, funding for literacy and special education, and tax cuts, I am disappointed to report that the 2022 legislative session ended with…
Miller legislative update on MnDOT Winona construction
Greetings from the district, I continue to hear from constituents daily regarding the traffic delays and signage concerns related to the Highway 61/43/Mankato Avenue roundabout construction in Winona. I have communicated these concerns along with…
MILLER UPDATE: In budget talks, Senate Republicans prioritized the issues important to Minnesotans
Greetings from the district, The 2022 legislative session is officially in the books. We were able to find bipartisan agreement on several important issues, which are listed below, but overall the session was disappointing. In…
Kiffmeyer: Bipartisan accomplishments of the 2022 legislative session
Friends and neighbors, During the 2022 legislative session, I fought to improve the lives of Minnesotans and help our state be on the right track. And the session saw several bipartisan accomplishments that address key…
Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – May 31, 2022
Friends and neighbors, Throughout the 2022 legislative session, my Senate Republican colleagues and I prioritized getting Minnesota back on track. We are all distinctly aware of the rise in crime in the Twin Cities and…
Miller calls on MnDOT to find solutions for severe traffic problems caused by roundabout construction
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today called on the state’s Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to look for solutions to improve severe traffic delays caused by the construction of a series of roundabouts along…
Kiffmeyer: Senate Republicans will continue to fight for meaningful tax relief and support for law enforcement
Friends and neighbors, We are all aware of the rising inflation rates, spike in crime in our communities, and effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on students. That is why my Senate Republican colleagues and…
The End of the 2022 Legislative Session
After months at the Capitol, the Legislative Session has finally reached a rather uneventful conclusion, adjourning Sine Die at midnight on May 23rd. Unfortunately, we were left without the passage of major bills providing tax…
Senator Mathews: Democrats Blocked Minnesotans From Getting Tax Relief Over Controversial Policies
However, Special Session is Not Necessary Because Government is Funded Through Next Year The 2022 Session recently closed without the passage of major bills providing tax relief, support for public safety and law enforcement, investments…
Senator Coleman: Democrats Block Minnesotans From Getting Tax Relief, Prove They Are Unable To Compromise To Improve Lives Of Minnesotans
The 2022 Session closed without the passage of major bills providing tax relief, support for public safety and law enforcement, investments in student-first education proposals, and resources to stabilize our struggling long-term care facilities. Throughout…
Chamberlain: The end of the 2022 legislative session
Note: Though this column was published on May 25, 2022, it was written prior to the conclusion of the legislative session. The end of the 2022 legislative session By: Senator Roger Chamberlain By the time…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Here is a summary of the 2022 Legislative Session: After months of early 2022 discussions and negotiations… the Minnesota Senate & House agreed to spend $4.3 billion of reserves and federal American Rescue Plan money…