Senator Dornink Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors, In my first Session as your legislator, I have been focused on making changes that can positively impact our district, community, and entire state. I am proudly carrying a bill that will…
Sen. Westrom’s Ag Committee hears his bill to increase minimum ethanol content – A Bill for Farmers
On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee heard Senator Torrey Westrom’s (R-Elbow Lake) bill to increase the minimum ethanol content in gasoline to 15 percent. This bill is a top priority for Minnesota corn farmers and…
Senator Karin Housley Pushes for Answers from MDH: “Stop pretending we’re prioritizing our Seniors when the data shows the opposite”
Today, Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, held a hearing to discuss the misallocation of vaccines, with seniors receiving on 39% of all vaccine doses available in…
Senator Johnson: Minneapolis Leaders Should Pay for Their Mistakes, Not Greater Minnesota
On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would hold cities accountable to pay their mutual aid agreements and prevent the Governor from diverting funds away from education and healthcare to bail out the City…
Senator Johnson: Protecting the Rights of Unborn
The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill on Wednesday that would close a loophole in Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines overlooking violent criminals who end the lives of unborn children. Senate Judiciary Committee Vice Chairman Senator…
Senator Newman statement on Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan
Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) today issued the following statement on the governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “The evidence is crystal clear at this point: students have to be back in the classrooms. This announcement might…
Senator Goggin supports bill to increase funding for traumatic brain injury and spinal cord research
Minnesota State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) recently announced his support for a bill to increase funding for the Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant (SCI and TBI) Program from $3 million…
Senator Mathews bill to repeal MPCA authority to set California car emission standards
On Wednesday, the Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee passed a bill authored by Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) that will repeal the authority of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to set automobile emissions…
Senator Eichorn Stands Up for the Unborn
The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee heard a bill on Wednesday, sponsored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids), that would close a loophole in Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines that protects violent criminals who murder unborn children. “I…
Senator Jasinski statement on Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan
Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement on the governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “I am glad the governor finally seems to be recognizing the importance of getting kids back into the classrooms.…
Senator Nelson statement on Gov. Walz’s middle school and high school reopening requirements
Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “I am glad the governor is moving in the right direction, but he still is exercising too much authority over decisions…
Gazelka: Senate will vote to put decisions back in the hands of school leaders
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka released the following statement ahead of Governor Walz’s announcement on school changes today: “Nothing that is said today will change the Senate’s plan to vote tomorrow on…
Senator Chamberlain statement on Gov. Walz’s announcement for middle school and high school reopening
Senate Education Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement on the Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “This is just a weak attempt to get some good PR without upsetting the teachers’ union. The…
Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors, I want to start off by expressing my deepest condolences to the citizens of Buffalo following the horrific shooting that took place at the Alina Health Clinic last week. The man who…
Senator Ingebrigtsen responds to Gov. Walz statement about police funding
On Monday evening Governor Walz via his spokesperson, Mr. Tschann, issued a statement accusing Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Senate Republicans of voting to defund the police. This was after Senate Republicans passed legislation…
Senator Jason Rarick’s 2/12/21 Legislative Update
Hello Neighbor, Keeping warm this week has not been a problem for me. At the Capitol we are all busy in committees hearing proposed legislation and working with stakeholders to review all sides of each…
Senator Rich Draheim’s 2/12/21 Newsletter
February 12, 2021Neighbors,As sub-zero weather blanketed the state this week the Senate remained busy. I had my first bill of the session pass off the Senate floor, it now awaits action in the House. I…
Senator Mark Koran’s 2/15/21 Newsletter
Greetings Greetings Senate District 32 constituents. It’s been a busy and productive month so far at the Capitol. In this newsletter, I’ll be discussing recent legislative developments my office has been involved in while highlighting…
Senator Draheim supports legislation holding cities accountable to fund public safety budgets, responds to Walz accusation on police support
On Monday, the Senate passed legislation that would hold cities accountable to pay their mutual aid agreements and prevent Governor Walz from diverting funds away from education and healthcare to cover cities’ public safety costs…
Majority Leader Paul Gazelka supports legislation holding cities accountable to fund public safety budgets, responds to Walz accusation on police support
On Monday, the Senate passed legislation that would hold cities accountable to pay their mutual aid agreements and prevent Governor Walz from diverting funds away from education and healthcare to cover cities’ public safety costs…