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May 25, 2021

Housley’s bipartisan bill to increase access to checking accounts signed into law

Today, the bill that increases access to checking accounts at banks and credit unions was signed into law. The legislation, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), passed the Senate last month with a unanimous vote.Language…

May 25, 2021

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Remembering the heroes behind Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer in Minnesota. In normal years, it’s the big weekend where people really come out of hibernation after a long winter. Lakes are packed, patios are crowded, and…

May 21, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

The 2021 Legislative Session ended on Monday, as it was the Constitutional date of adjournment. There are budget agreements in place—however, the State Legislature will return for a Special Session sometime in June to finish…

May 19, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen: Budget focuses on Minnesotans and their communities with no new taxes

On Monday, State legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes on Minnesotans and limits the Governor’s ability to spend the federal funds received due…

May 19, 2021

Senator Weber: Budget agreement supports Minnesota families, doesn’t raise taxes

On Monday, State legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes on Minnesotans and limits the Governor’s ability to spend the federal funds received due…

May 19, 2021

Senator Koran: No new taxes and investment in Minnesota Priorities key takeaways from budget agreement

On Monday, State legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes on Minnesotans and limits the Governor’s ability to spend the federal funds received due…

May 19, 2021

House and Senate’s second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive exceeds goal

Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) today announced the results of the second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive. In just 2 weeks, the House and Senate-led effort raised…

May 18, 2021

Chamberlain Supports Summer School Funding with Federal Dollars

Senate Education Chair Roger Chamberlain (R- Lino Lakes) released the following statement in advance of Governor Tim Walz's visit to Chamberlain’s district to announce summer school funding: “We said it all year: The Governor’s argument…

May 18, 2021

Newman: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Minnesotans’ Medical Privacy Rights from Vaccine Passports

On Friday, the Minnesota Senate took action to protect Minnesotans’ medical privacy rights from COVID-19 vaccine passports and contact tracing. The bill prohibits state and local units of government from mandating a person disclose their…

May 18, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Utke

Friends and neighbors, Currently, Minnesota has the only divided state government in the nation. Republicans control the Senate, while the DFL holds the House and governor’s office. Some of the issues causing a stalemate, and…

May 17, 2021

Senator Eichorn, Senate Pass Authorization to Build Bemidji Veterans Home Project

The Minnesota Senate today authorized federal funding to be used to construct, equip, and furnish the Bemidji Veterans home project. The provision was included in a larger State Government policy bill that passed with bipartisan…

May 17, 2021

Senator Dornink praises PPP conformity, Hometown Heroes, with no tax increases

Today it was announced a budget agreement between the Senate, House, and Governor was made and Minnesota will be funded through the next two years. Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield) has spent this Legislative Session focusing on Minnesota…

May 17, 2021

Senate Passes ECO Bill to Give Consumers More Choice and Save More Money On Energy Costs

(St. Paul, MN) On Monday, Senator Jason Rarick’s (R-Pine City) Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) bill passed with bipartisan support, 58-9, off the Senate floor. The legislation, S.F. 227, expands Minnesota’s existing Conservation Improvement Program…

May 17, 2021

Senator Utke: The Case for Voter ID

A couple weeks ago, the Senate approved a broadly popular bill that would require Minnesotans to present a valid form of photo identification for in-person, absentee, and mail-in voting. If signed into law, this bill…

May 17, 2021

Gazelka Statement on Global Budget Targets

ST. PAUL, MN – Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement in response to the global budget targets agreed to by Gazelka, Speaker Hortman, and Governor Walz: “In January, we set…

May 17, 2021

Senator Nelson applauds tax relief agreement that includes full Paycheck Protection Program and pandemic unemployment relief

State legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz today announced a framework for a bipartisan budget agreement that doesn’t raise taxes. The agreement includes a significant tax relief proposal that will include full tax relief for…

May 16, 2021

Chamberlain: Senate Secures Pay Raises for Minnesota Law Enforcement, Passes Resolution Honoring Law Enforcement Officers

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently passed a bill to increase the pay of State Troopers, State Conservation Officers, and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Agents, Gambling Enforcement Special Agents, and Insurance Fraud Specialists. While awaiting a salary…

May 16, 2021

Newman: Senate Secures Pay Raises for Minnesota Law Enforcement, Passes Resolution Honoring Law Enforcement Officers

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently passed a bill to increase the pay of State Troopers, State Conservation Officers, and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Agents, Gambling Enforcement Special Agents, and Insurance Fraud Specialists. While awaiting a salary…

May 16, 2021

Goggin: Minnesota Senate Secures Pay Raises for Minnesota Law Enforcement, Passes Resolution Honoring Law Enforcement Officers

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently passed a bill to increase the pay of State Troopers, State Conservation Officers, and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Agents, Gambling Enforcement Special Agents, and Insurance Fraud Specialists. While awaiting a salary…

May 14, 2021

Ruud, Senate stand for Minnesotans’ Medical Privacy Rights from Vaccine Passports

On Friday, the Minnesota Senate took action to protect Minnesotans’ medical privacy rights from COVID-19 vaccine passports and contact tracing. The bill prohibits state and local units of government from mandating a person disclose their personal health…