Senator Draheim's Weekly Update 5/14

Neighbors,We head into the final weekend of session with adjournment approaching Monday at midnight.  We’ve been working through conference committees and I sit on 4 of them, the Housing Budget, the Jobs Budget, The Eviction…
Ruud

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Minnesota's annual fishing opener is Saturday, May 15th …this is a treasured tradition that celebrates our state's great angling opportunities and signals the beginning of summer! The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up its last full week of the…

Senator Gene Dornink Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, As Session comes to an end, the Legislature is working hard to reach an agreement and pass a budget. I am on both the Agriculture and Education conference committees, the goals of…

Senate Secures Pay Raises for Minnesota Law Enforcement

Today Senate Republicans 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 study…

Senator Dornink Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Minnesota Senate passed a resolution on Thursday honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day. This year, National Peace Officers Memorial Day to recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers is…

Senate Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

(St. Paul, MN) In honor of National Police Week, the Minnesota Senate passed a resolution on Thursday commemorating Peace Officers Memorial Day.  This year, National Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed on Saturday, May 15,…

Senator Mathews Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Minnesota Senate passed a resolution on Thursday honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day. This year, National Peace Officers Memorial Day to recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers is…
Senator Jason Rarick

Senator Rarick’s Ecolab bill passes Senate

On Wednesday, Senator Rarick’s (R- Pine City) Ecolab legislation passed the Senate on a unanimous vote of 66-0. The bill, S.F. 226, creates an exemption from plumbing license requirements for certain individuals who service or…

#WastefulWalz COVID Contracts

Nearly $100,000 to a non-profit which specializes in providing abortion doulas   Spiral Collective 1 Spiral Collective 2 Screenshot describing Spiral Collective Screenshot "Abortion Doula" $12,500 payment to a radio station to broadcast the Governor’s press…

Senator Senjem's Legislative Update 5/10

May 10, 2021Dear Friends, The Minnesota Legislature enters the last full week of its 2021 session. We are moving towards the May 17th deadline to have finalized a new two year balanced state budget. Presently,…

Senator Kiffmeyer: Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors,  As many of you know, the end of the Legislative Session is upon us. While this is a very busy time with lots of moving parts, I remain committed to doing what…

Senator Draheim's Weekly Update 5/7

Neighbors,We have one week left of session as we negotiate our way toward a new two-year budget.  Conference Committees met this week in full force flushing out ideas and adopting similar language.  I’m looking forward…