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February 10, 2022

Ruud co-authors bill that temporarily modifies substitute teaching licenses, gets teachers back in the classrooms

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) has co-authored a bill that allows the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to expand the pool of qualified candidates to receive teaching licenses. Minnesota has seen a steady…

February 10, 2022

Senator Dahms Video Statement on Replenishing the UI Trust Fund

Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) released the following video statement on the Senate’s efforts to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund to help small businesses and their workers avoid massive automatic tax increases: Watch Senator Dahms Video…

February 10, 2022

Senator Ingebrigtsen Authors Legislation to Reduce Crime and Detect Gunshots in Ramsey County and St. Paul

On Wednesday, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) presented legislation to establish a grant for the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office to purchase technology to detect gunshots and give law enforcement more resources to address rising crime in…

February 9, 2022

Lang bill provides relief for EMS industry and workers, ensures citizens experience no disruption in medical services requiring an ambulance

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) today presented legislation that allows for the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) to temporarily suspend certain requirements in order to provide relief for an industry suffering from severe staffing shortages.…

February 9, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Addressing Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance trust fund debt

Friends and neighbors, The COVID-19 pandemic hit businesses hard and left millions of Americans unemployed. Unemployment Insurance (UI) checks served as an essential resource to workers and helped weather the economic downfall. On Jan. 1,…

February 8, 2022

Statement by Sen. Nelson on no-knock warrants

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement regarding no-knock warrants. “Loss of life is always a tragedy and my condolences to the family of Amir Locke. I can’t imagine the pain…

February 8, 2022

Duckworth bills fund public safety and support law enforcement officers

Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) this week presented two bills focused on funding various public safety efforts. “We need to take a wholistic approach to Public Safety in order to best serve our communities and the state…

February 8, 2022

Senator Limmer Launches Final Repeal of Social Security Income Tax

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) recently introduced a bill to fully eliminate Minnesota’s tax on Social Security income. “Our state’s $7.7 billion budget surplus shows Minnesotans are being heavily overtaxed. With the surplus in mind, now…

February 8, 2022

Eichorn: Grants for Grand Rapids & Bovey Good for Northern Minnesota Job Creation

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today it has awarded $250,000 in grants to the City of Grand Rapids and $984,548 to the City of Bovey. The grants will assist with…

February 8, 2022

Dahms: Action Must Be Taken to Avoid Massive Tax Increases for Small Businesses, Workers

This week Senate Republicans proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect workers’ benefits. On January 1st, 2020, the UI Trust Fund…

February 8, 2022

Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills…

February 8, 2022

Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect workers’ benefits

This week Senate Republicans proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect workers’ benefits. On January 1st, 2020, the UI Trust Fund…

February 7, 2022

Housley, Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

Today Senate Republicans proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits. On January 1st, 2020, the UI Trust Fund…

February 7, 2022

Ruud supportive of plan to immediately pay off UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

Today Senate Republicans proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits. On January 1st, 2020, the UI Trust Fund…

February 7, 2022

Statement from Sen. Johnson

Senator Mark Johnson released the following statement on his involvement in the snowmobile accident with Sen. John Jasinski: While at the Minnesota Rendezvous event, I was unfortunately involved in the accident that left Senator John…

February 7, 2022

Westrom: Let’s Shine Light on Fraud and Waste this Session

This week the Minnesota legislature reconvened for the start of the 2022 legislative session. Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was on the Senate floor and released the following statement: “It’s good to be back at…

February 7, 2022

Senator Rosen named Legislator of the Year by Minnesota Professional Firefighters

Minnesota State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) has been named 2021 Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Professional Firefighters. Senator Rosen received the award for her work on the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, which addresses…

February 7, 2022

Goggin: Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Senator

Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Legislature officially reconvened on January 31 for the 2022 legislative session, the final session of the 2021-2022 biennium. This will also be my last session as your Senator. A few…

February 7, 2022

Pratt, Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

Today Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits. Sen. Pratt was joined at…

February 7, 2022

Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senators Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) and Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund…