Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors, I have heard from many of you regarding confusion over rental assistance for those who may have become behind on rent over the course of the pandemic as well as assistance for…
Rosen: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Minnesotans’ Medical Privacy Rights from Vaccine Passports
The Minnesota Senate recently took action to protect Minnesotans’ medical privacy rights from COVID-19 vaccine passports and contact tracing. The bill prohibits state and local units of government from mandating a person disclose their personal…
Senator Howe Statement of Condolence regarding the passing of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell
Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) today released the following statement in response to the passing of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell:“My heartfelt condolences are with the family of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell, who died on Monday in…
Senator Rich Draheim’s Column on Government Oversight
Over the past few months Minnesota has received over $2.8 billion in COVID Relief money from the federal government and there’s been no transparency on how that money has been spent. It wasn’t until the…
Housley’s bipartisan bill to increase access to checking accounts signed into law
Today, the bill that increases access to checking accounts at banks and credit unions was signed into law. The legislation, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), passed the Senate last month with a unanimous vote.Language…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Remembering the heroes behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer in Minnesota. In normal years, it’s the big weekend where people really come out of hibernation after a long winter. Lakes are packed, patios are crowded, and…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
The 2021 Legislative Session ended on Monday, as it was the Constitutional date of adjournment. There are budget agreements in place—however, the State Legislature will return for a Special Session sometime in June to finish…
Senator Ingebrigtsen: Budget focuses on Minnesotans and their communities with no new taxes
On Monday, State legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes on Minnesotans and limits the Governor’s ability to spend the federal funds received due…
Senator Weber: Budget agreement supports Minnesota families, doesn’t raise taxes
On Monday, State legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes on Minnesotans and limits the Governor’s ability to spend the federal funds received due…
Senator Koran: No new taxes and investment in Minnesota Priorities key takeaways from budget agreement
On Monday, State legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes on Minnesotans and limits the Governor’s ability to spend the federal funds received due…
House and Senate’s second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive exceeds goal
Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) today announced the results of the second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive. In just 2 weeks, the House and Senate-led effort raised…
Chamberlain Supports Summer School Funding with Federal Dollars
Senate Education Chair Roger Chamberlain (R- Lino Lakes) released the following statement in advance of Governor Tim Walz’s visit to Chamberlain’s district to announce summer school funding: “We said it all year: The Governor’s argument…
Newman: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Minnesotans’ Medical Privacy Rights from Vaccine Passports
On Friday, the Minnesota Senate took action to protect Minnesotans’ medical privacy rights from COVID-19 vaccine passports and contact tracing. The bill prohibits state and local units of government from mandating a person disclose their…
Legislative Update from Senator Utke
Friends and neighbors, Currently, Minnesota has the only divided state government in the nation. Republicans control the Senate, while the DFL holds the House and governor’s office. Some of the issues causing a stalemate, and…
Senator Eichorn, Senate Pass Authorization to Build Bemidji Veterans Home Project
The Minnesota Senate today authorized federal funding to be used to construct, equip, and furnish the Bemidji Veterans home project. The provision was included in a larger State Government policy bill that passed with bipartisan…
Senator Dornink praises PPP conformity, Hometown Heroes, with no tax increases
Today it was announced a budget agreement between the Senate, House, and Governor was made and Minnesota will be funded through the next two years. Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield) has spent this Legislative Session focusing on Minnesota…
Senate Passes ECO Bill to Give Consumers More Choice and Save More Money On Energy Costs
(St. Paul, MN) On Monday, Senator Jason Rarick’s (R-Pine City) Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) bill passed with bipartisan support, 58-9, off the Senate floor. The legislation, S.F. 227, expands Minnesota’s existing Conservation Improvement Program…
Senator Utke: The Case for Voter ID
A couple weeks ago, the Senate approved a broadly popular bill that would require Minnesotans to present a valid form of photo identification for in-person, absentee, and mail-in voting. If signed into law, this bill…
Gazelka Statement on Global Budget Targets
ST. PAUL, MN – Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement in response to the global budget targets agreed to by Gazelka, Speaker Hortman, and Governor Walz: “In January, we set…
Senator Nelson applauds tax relief agreement that includes full Paycheck Protection Program and pandemic unemployment relief
State legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz today announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes. The agreement includes a significant tax relief proposal that will include full tax relief for…