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June 22, 2021

Jobs and Economic Growth budget prioritizes stability—provides business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support passed the Jobs and Economic Growth bill authored by Committee Chair Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake). The bill prioritizes economic recovery for the entire state and helping Minnesotans get back to work, without…

June 22, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka: Jobs and Economic Growth budget puts Minnesota’s economy on a path towards recovery

The Minnesota Senate today, with overwhelming bipartisan support, passed the Jobs and Economic Growth bill. The bill’s priority is to promote business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota while offering economic stability without adding…

June 22, 2021

Senator Chamberlain celebrates education budget agreement that includes largest formula increase in 15 years

Minnesota Senate Education Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today announced that legislators and Gov. Walz have reached an agreement on a two-year education budget that invests in students, adds virtually zero new mandates, and…

June 22, 2021

Newman: Jobs and Economic Growth budget prioritizes stability—provides business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support passed the Jobs and Economic Growth bill. The bill prioritizes business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota, while offering economic stability without adding any burdens or…

June 22, 2021

Senator Coleman advances accommodations for pregnant and postpartum women in the workplace

This week, the Senate began to debate final budget bills on the Senate Floor. On Tuesday, the Senate heard and passed the Jobs Budget, sending it to the House for final passage. Included in the…

June 22, 2021

Senator Housley’s Crucial “Wedding Barn Bill” included in final Jobs Budget Bill

Today with broad bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed the Jobs and Economic Growth budget bill, which prioritizes business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Included in the bill is legislation authored by Senator…

June 22, 2021

Nelson: Senate Unanimously Passes Student-Centered Higher Education Budget

The Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously approved a comprehensive higher education budget that provides critical investments for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The bill works to keep college…

June 22, 2021

Newman: Senate Unanimously Passes Student-Centered Higher Education Budget

The Minnesota Senate on Monday passed the State’s biennial Higher Education budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation provides crucial investments for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The…

June 22, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer: Special Session Update

Friends and neighbors, I am back at the Capitol for the second week of Special Session where the Senate and the House and the Governor are negotiating the final budget bills. Since last week, much…

June 21, 2021

Goggin: Senate Unanimously Passes Student-Centered Higher Education Budget

The Minnesota Senate on Monday passed the State’s biennial Higher Education budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation provides crucial investments for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The…

June 21, 2021

Goggin: Legislature approves grants for swimming lessons and lifeguard training

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a comprehensive Legacy Finance bill that includes $220,000 for a new water safety grant program to help at-risk and low-income children learn to swim and address lifeguard shortages throughout…

June 21, 2021

Senator Koran: Senate Invests in Higher Education and Tomorrow’s Workforce

Today the Senate passed the State’s biennial Higher Education budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation provides crucial investments for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The bill works to keep college affordable…

June 21, 2021

Senator Rarick: Higher Education Budget Prioritizes Quality Education to Meet Future Workforce Demands

Today the Senate passed the State’s biennial Higher Education budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation provides crucial investments for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The bill works to keep college affordable…

June 21, 2021

Senators Eichorn and Bakk’s statement on IRRRB Cohasset OSB Plant

Today the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) recommended for approval $15 million in funding assistance for the construction of the new Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW) oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing facility in…

June 21, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka: Higher Education Budget Focuses On Students and Career Success

Today the Senate passed the State’s biennial Higher Education budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation provides crucial investments for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The bill works to keep college affordable…

June 21, 2021

Senator Ruud’s Legacy Finance bill protects and maintains treasured resources—passes Senate unanimously

Today, with unanimous bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed the final Legacy Finance bill authored by Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point). This bill appropriates $645.6 million to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Clean Water Fund,…

June 18, 2021

Senator Goggin responds to libelous Red Wing League of Women Voters accusations

To the editor: Now that the 2021 regular legislative session has wrapped up I wanted to address a libelous accusation leveled against me and Rep. Steve Drazkowski by the Red Wing League of Women Voters…

June 18, 2021

Senator Mathews Agrees with Majority of Minnesotans: Police are Trustworthy

Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) released the following statement responding to polling showing overwhelming support for law enforcement, and significant concern for rising crime from Minnesotans. “Minnesotans deserve to not only feel safe walking their streets no…

June 17, 2021

Senator Miller honored with Certificate of Appreciation for work on disability services

The Minnesota Council on Disability has awarded Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) with a Certificate of Appreciation for his work in support of the disability community. “From my first day in office, supporting people with…

June 17, 2021

Chamberlain: Senate Education budget prioritizes schools and students

Friends and neighbors, this week the governor called the legislature to a special session. We convened and have started the process of passing the final budget bills. There are 14 bills that need to be…