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April 17, 2020

Statement from Senator Weber regarding new COVID-19 cases in Nobles County

Today, the Minnesota Department of Health reported 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nobles County. In response, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) issued the following statement: “I have been in touch with officials from Nobles…

April 17, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors,I hope you all are doing well in these difficult times. I know people are hurting and we are doing everything we can to mitigate the impacts. In these times of uncertainty, I…

April 17, 2020

Minnesotans are ready to OpenUpMN – 1600 responses to website in just two days

Earlier this week the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus unveiled a new online portal for Minnesota businesses and workers to share feedback on reopening Minnesota’s economy. The website asked users to share plans for enhanced safety and social…

April 17, 2020

Jasinski: Time to re-open Minnesota – smartly, and safely

Time to re-open Minnesota – smartly, and safely By Senator John Jasinski For the first time in more than a month, the Senate resumed normal business operations last week. At least, as normal as can…

April 17, 2020

Senator Housley releases video of local businesses affected by shutdown order

A series of local businesses affected by Minnesota’s ‘stay-at-home’ order are speaking out in a video released on social media by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point). “We are seeing the devastating effects this shutdown order has…

April 16, 2020

Minnesota Senate passes legislation allowing beer and wine to-go

Legislation that allows restaurants to temporarily offer to-go sales of beer and wine passed the Minnesota Senate on Thursday. The bill is authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) and Representative Jon Koznick (R-Lakeville). “Businesses across…

April 16, 2020

Sen. Westrom and Sen. Weber call on Gov. Walz to support emergency housing bill

(ST. PAUL, MN) – On Monday, April 20, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) and Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) will introduce legislation providing emergency housing assistance to renters and homeowners across Minnesota who are facing financial…

April 16, 2020

Senator Nelson introduces bill to provide urgent COVID-19 testing grants

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today introduced a bill that would accelerate the defeat of COVID-19 by providing $20 million in grants to help experts develop and implement new testing and treatments, including serological…

April 16, 2020

Senator Johnson’s statement on Rural Caucus letter to Governor Walz asking for reductions in Stay-at-Home Order for Greater Minnesota

The House and Senate Rural Caucus recently sent a letter to Governor Walz, urging him to reconsider his recent extension of the Stay-at-Home order. The Rural Caucus Letter addresses the unique circumstances found in rural…

April 16, 2020

Senator Mathews Announces Legislation to Get Minnesota Back to Work

Senate File 4480 puts businesses in charge of safe re-opening plans (St. Paul, MN) – Today, Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) announced a detailed plan for re-opening Minnesota safely and effectively. Under this new legislation, businesses…

April 15, 2020

Senator Abeler’s Legislative Update

Dear Friends, I strive every day to do my best to make a difference for the people I serve. It is an honor and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. I am critically concerned about…

April 15, 2020

Westrom, Backer Announce Zoom Town Hall Meetings

(St. Paul, MN) Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), and Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) plan to hold a town hall meeting using the Zoom application next week. They will cover the state’s response to the…

April 15, 2020

Senator Chamberlain: New online portal will help us begin thinking about ‘roadmap to normalcy’

Today, the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus unveiled a new online portal for Minnesota businesses and workers to share feedback on reopening Minnesota’s economy. The website asks users to share plans for enhanced safety and social distancing…

April 15, 2020

Senator Newman announces passage of emergency insulin assistance program

This week, the Minnesota Legislature passed House File 3100, the ‘Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act’, with wide, bipartisan support. The legislation creates a safety net program for emergency and long-term assistance to individuals who cannot afford…

April 15, 2020

Senator Miller’s latest news from the Capitol

Greetings from the Capitol, I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter and Passover. The last few weeks have been incredibly busy here in the Senate, and I wanted to quickly fill you…

April 15, 2020

Senator Chamberlain update: the latest COVID19 legislation, insulin, and more

DAILY UPDATE FROM ST. PAUL April 14, 2020 Dear Friends, I hope you are healthy and at home. The MN Legislature was in session today. Practicing safe social distancing while managing the debate and voting…

April 15, 2020

Rosen legislative update: The latest legislative news on COVID, unemployment benefits, and more

Dear Neighbors, My apologies for missing an Easter greeting to you all last week. I hope you had a wonderful celebration and were able to reflect on what this season represents. Julie COVID-19 Update I…

April 15, 2020

Minnesota Senate Republicans announce online portal to share business plans

April 15, 2020

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans Pass Insulin Safety Net Bill

St. Paul, MN – Today, Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “This bill is the result…

April 14, 2020

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans Pass Affordable Insulin Bill

Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “I hope people needing this life-saving medicine will rest…