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Legislative Update from Senator Jeff Howe

Hello, District 13!Paynesville Future Farmers of America Chapter Places Fourth at State FairI wanted to congratulate the Paynesville High School group that participated and placed fourth in the FFA Landscape Display Competition at the Minnesota…
Ruud

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Happy Fall—Here are a few things happening in our community.  President Biden’s administration has extended its land border closure with Canada & Mexico for another 30 days—land border crossing restrictions to Canada…
Ruud

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Many thanks to the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, the 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Task Force, and the Minnesota Military Museum for marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with an event…

Jasinski: Fall means a focus on infrastructure

Fall means a focus on infrastructure By: Senator John Jasinski Folks who follow the action at the legislature know that the two-year budget cycle is broken into two separate phases. Odd-numbered years are when we…

Senator Kiffmeyer Update from the Capitol

Friends and neighbors,  I always love this time of year with all of the kids returning to school, whether outside the home or at home.  And this year is more important than ever. Every child…

Statement from Miller on Special Session for Bonus Pay

“I’m optimistic about the efforts of the frontline worker bonus pay working group and encourage them to come to an agreement as quickly as possible on the eligibility requirements for the $250 million that was…

Senator Dornink: Update From The Capitol

Friends & Neighbors, This week, we joined together to remember the tragic events of 9/11/2001. We will continue to honor all of those who lost their lives that day and we will never forget the…

Newman: Minnesotans should be outraged over vaccine mandates

Friends and neighbors -- You likely read recently about President Joe Biden’s sweeping mandates on employers and employees. The mandates require businesses to track vaccine status and require testing for unvaccinated workers, with significant fines…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson Responds to Biden Mandates

Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) responded to President Joe Biden’s sweeping mandates on employers and employees with concern and outrage. The mandates require businesses to track vaccine status and require testing for unvaccinated workers, with significant fines for…
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Limmer Responds to Court Decision on Use of Force

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senator Warren Limmer, Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee issued the following statement in response to this evening’s court decision to block a new law on use of deadly…
Senator Jeremy Miller at the rostrum

Senate Republicans Respond to Biden Mandates

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans responded to President Joe Biden’s sweeping mandates on employers and employees with concern and outrage. The mandates require businesses to track vaccine status and require testing for unvaccinated workers, with significant…

Senator Draheim's August Column

As we look back on the 2021 session, a highlight for me and our community is the agriculture budget. Farming is the economic engine of the state and the district, and this agriculture budget bill…
Ruud

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! This weekend is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Let us take a moment to remember those we lost, and honor the heroes that stepped up during our darkest time. Through it all,…

Nelson: Unemployment Insurance Tax Refunds Finally Set To Go Out

Senate Taxes Committee Chair Carla Nelson (R- Rochester) released the following statement responding to the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s announcement that unemployment insurance refunds will begin going out next week. “This long overdue announcement from…

Jasinski: Honoring Waseca Lance Corporal Caleb Erickson

Honoring Waseca Lance Corporal Caleb Erickson By: Senator John Jasinski Recently I had the honor of attending the sign raising to commemorate the new "Corporal Caleb L. Erickson Memorial Highway. This is the renamed section…