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May 12, 2022

Housley bill creates Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson to protect Minnesota youth from harm, passes Senate

With bipartisan support, the Senate yesterday passed legislation that creates the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. Authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), this bill seeks to protect Minnesota kids from harm by providing foster…

May 12, 2022

Senate Passes Historic Tax Relief to Give Surplus Back to Taxpayers

Fresh off passing the largest tax cut in state history last month, Minnesota Senate Republicans today approved a second round of historic tax relief for working families and small businesses. The bill includes the top two tax priorities for…

May 11, 2022

Senate Passes Historic Tax Relief to Give Surplus Back to Taxpayers

Fresh off passing the largest tax cut in state history last month, Minnesota Senate Republicans today approved a second round of historic tax relief for working families and small businesses. The bill includes the top two tax priorities for…

May 11, 2022

Senator Andrew Mathews: Minnesota Should Set Its Own Course on Vehicles, Not Blindly Follow California

Without action by state lawmakers, the California Cars Minnesota mandate, pushed into law through rulemaking by Governor Tim Walz in May 2021, will go into effect in 2024 and would require a specific number of electric…

May 10, 2022

Senate Passes Veterans’ bill to fund re-enlistment bonuses, completion of Veterans’ Homes, housing options, and service bonuses

With unanimous support, the Minnesota Senate on Friday passed legislation that makes critical investments into Veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options, and fund enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses.…

May 10, 2022

Senate Passes Coleman’s Innovative Paid Family Leave Legislation to Expand Access and Support Minnesota Families

(ST. PAUL, MN) The Senate today passed an innovative paid family leave bill to expand access and provide tax incentives to businesses that offer the benefit to their employees. Introduced by Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia),…

May 9, 2022

Jasinski: Senate unanimously approves vehicle salvage title reform legislation

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously approved legislation authored by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to overhaul the state’s vehicle salvage title rules. The legislation is the result of the work of a task force on salvage…

May 9, 2022

Housley co-authors legislation supporting The Cultural Community Rescue Grant Program

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) last week joined a group of bipartisan legislators to champion legislation that funds the Cultural Community Rescue Grant Program. Proposed legislation would provide a one-time appropriation to help arts and cultural…

May 9, 2022

Senate Passes Veterans’ bill to fund Redwood Falls Cemetery, re-enlistment bonuses, housing options, and service bonuses

With unanimous support, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed legislation that makes critical investments into Veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options, and fund enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses.…

May 9, 2022

Rosen: Senate Passes Bipartisan Higher Education Bill to Address Workforce Shortages & Help Students Learn Skills to Fill Good-Paying Jobs

The Minnesota Senate recently passed Higher Education and Workforce Development legislation to help alleviate worker shortages, prepare students for worthwhile careers, and improve safety at Minnesota colleges and universities. “Republicans have always put students and…

May 9, 2022

Rosen: Minnesota Senate approves opioid settlement legislation to guarantee communities receive funds as soon as possible

The Minnesota Senate recently approved legislation that effectively ratifies the terms of the opioid settlement agreements that Minnesota joined in 2021. It makes a number of changes to Minnesota’s landmark opioid bill of 2019 in…

May 9, 2022

Jasinski: Transportation bill includes special funding for small cities and townships

Transportation bill includes special funding for small cities and townships By: Senator John Jasinski As the vice chairman of the transportation committee, rebuilding roads and bridges has been one of my big focuses during my…

May 9, 2022

Goggin: The Minnesota Senate is getting its work done on education, public safety, and other critical issues

The Minnesota Senate is getting its work done on education, public safety, and other critical issues By Senator Mike Goggin Only about half of Minnesota third graders know how to read at grade level. That…

May 6, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – May 6, 2022

Friends and neighbors, This week at the Capitol, my Senate colleagues and I passed significant legislation addressing issues impacting our state. Highlights include bills that support Minnesota Veterans, address declining reading scores in schools, and…

May 6, 2022

Jasinski: Senate Passes Significant Agriculture, Broadband, and Housing Package to Help Minnesotans Compete in the Modern Economy

The Minnesota Senate recently passed a significant Agriculture, Broadband, and Housing bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation expands broadband funding, addresses urgent concerns in our agriculture sector, and improves access to affordable…

May 6, 2022

Rarick: Senate Supports Minnesota Vets Through Veterans Homes and Service & Re-Enlistment Bonuses

(ST. PAUL, MN) — With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate Today passed legislation that makes critical investments into veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options,…

May 6, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Senator Carrie Ruud Announces RetirementThis week, State Senator Carrie Ruud announced that she will not be seeking another term in 2022. Senator Ruud was first elected in 2002. She serves as Chair of Senate Environment…

May 5, 2022

Koran, Senate, Support Minnesota Vets Through Veterans Homes and Service & Re-Enlistment Bonuses

(ST. PAUL, MN) — With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options,…

May 5, 2022

Ingebrigtsen, Senate, Support Minnesota Vets Through Veterans Homes and Service & Re-Enlistment Bonuses

(ST. PAUL, MN) — With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options,…

May 5, 2022

Duckworth Passes Bill to Care for Veterans

With unanimous bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into Veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options, and fund enlistment and…