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August 12, 2020

Senator Newman votes to end Walz’s peacetime emergency powers for third time

For the third time, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and the Minnesota Senate voted to end Governor Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. If the House agrees, it would end the state’s…

August 12, 2020

Senator Chamberlain champions grants to support disability service providers

Today the Minnesota Senate passed over $20 million in funding for grants for home and community-based disability service providers. The pandemic brought about a significant loss of business to day service providers, employment service providers,…

August 11, 2020

Sen. Howe Applauds Pilgrim’s Investment in Cold Spring Supporting the Local Community

Through its Hometown Strong initiative,Pilgrim’s today announced plans to donate $575,000 to help Cold Spring respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and invest in the community’s future. Pilgrim’s is working with local leaders…

August 11, 2020

Sen. Howe: Minnesota State Patrol Has Been Forgotten By This Administration

I want to talk to you about our Minnesota State Patrol Troopers’ pay. Not so long ago, our State Troopers were the highest paid law enforcement officers in the state, that is no longer case. …

August 7, 2020

Senator Housley responds to rising cases in long term care facilities

Minnesota health officials are reporting a resurgence of cases within long term care facilities. Senator Karin Housley issued the following statement in response. “Just weeks after Governor Walz declared victory in long term care facilities,…

August 7, 2020

Senator Dahms Comments on Disability Service Providers Situation

St. Paul, MN – During the recent special session, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed Senate File 12 for $30.4 million in aid to disability service providers. Despite unanimous passage and precedent for aid dollars, the…

August 7, 2020

Senator Lang Weighs in on Walz’s comments on National Guard; “Remember who they are”

(St. Paul, MN)- On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor…

August 6, 2020

Senator Dahms responds to Governor’s Walz’s “19-year-old cooks” comment about the National Guard

St. Paul, MN – Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what…

August 6, 2020

Senator Newman: Gov. Walz should apologize to National Guard for “19-Year-Old Cooks” comment

On Monday, Governor Tim Walz responded to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims that the governor hesitated to send in the National Guard to quell riots in Minneapolis with this statement: “I don’t think the Mayor…

August 5, 2020

Sen. Westrom Calls Governor Walz’s Comment about National Guard is “Revealing”

(St. Paul, MN)- On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor…

August 5, 2020

Sen. Utke Calls Governor Walz’s Comment about National Guard “Unacceptable”

(St. Paul, MN)- On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor…

August 5, 2020

Senator Koran: Gov. Walz’s comments about National Guard are “insulting and ironic”

(St. Paul, MN)- On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor…

August 5, 2020

Senator Howe Responds to Gov. Walz’s “19-Year-Old Cooks” Statement About Minnesota National Guard

On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the Mayor knew what he…

August 5, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s “19-Year-Old Cooks” Statement About Minnesota National Guard

On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he…

August 5, 2020

Senator Mathews responds to Governor’s Walz’s “19 year old cooks” comment about the National Guard

Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with the following statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he was…

August 5, 2020

Senator Rarick: Walz’s comments on National Guard are a “slap in the face”

Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with the following statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he was…

August 5, 2020

Sen. Rosen legislative update: An amazing unveiling of a historic military helicopter in Martin County

Friends and neighbors, Last weekend I had the privilege of attending the grand unveiling of the 1966 Bell Cobra attack helicopter, which will be permanently hosted at the Martin County Veterans Memorial. I am sure…

August 5, 2020

Senator Michelle Benson Responds to Walz’s “19 Year Old Cooks” Comment About National Guard

Governor Walz recently commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he was…

August 4, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Governor Walz recently issued a statewide mask mandate. Many Minnesotans are understandably frustrated with this unilateral decision. Since he announced his peacetime emergency powers in March, he has ordered statewide business closures,…

August 4, 2020

Senate Ingebrigtsen, colleagues, hold Budget Commissioner to his word: Complete an August Forecast

On Monday, Senate Republicans released a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans asking him to keep his promise to conduct an August budget forecast. The effects of the coronavirus on the…