Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! I hope you enjoyed celebrating with family and friends over the Easter holiday weekend. The Senate was back to work this week—and we have less than six weeks to go until the…
Jasinski: Senate is getting its job done; House must engage
Governing is about working together. About compromise. Minnesota has a House, a Senate, and a Governor, and to get anything done, all parties have to be engaged. I have been working hard to make sure…
Jasinski: Senate Republican transportation budget heavily invests in roads and bridges without a gas tax increase or new mileage tax, adds conveniences for Minnesota drivers
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday passed a comprehensive transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure – without a gas tax, mileage tax,…
Senator Limmer Advances Public Safety Bill
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee passed the budget bill with bipartisan support funding the constitutionally required public safety responsibilities, prioritized funding programs for domestic abuse shelters, crime victim services, emergency communications and 911 services, and many…
Senate Republican transportation budget heavily invests in roads and bridges without a gas tax increase or new mileage tax, adds conveniences for Minnesota drivers
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday passed a comprehensive transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure – without a gas tax, mileage tax,…
Senator Howe named strongest conservative in Minnesota Senate by American Conservative Union
Every year the American Conservative Union Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA) presents their Ratings of States, which are intended to reflect how elected officials view the role of government in an individual’s life. Lawmakers…
Senator Senjem Authors Comprehensive Energy Omnibus Bill to Promote Statewide Energy Innovation
St. Paul, MN—The Senate Energy and Utilities Policy and Finance Committee passed its budget bill out of the Finance Committee, authored by Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester). Senate File 2075 focuses on measured, thoughtful changes to…
Senator Rarick supports comprehensive Jobs budget bill that prioritizes small business recovery, workforce training, and revising unemployment insurance laws
On Monday, the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth and Finance and Policy Committee passed its $348 million budget bill, which focuses on business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Senate File 1098 targets economic recovery, workforce training,…
Senator Rarick: Vaccine Passports Undermine Healthcare Privacy
Legislation was introduced in the Minnesota Senate that seeks to ban controversial vaccine passports. This issue has surfaced in recent weeks due to a White House press briefing in which the Press Secretary alluded to the White…
Senate Republicans pass environment and natural resources budget out of committee
On Wednesday, the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee passed a comprehensive environment and natural resources bill. The omnibus budget bill, authored by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), emphasizes funding Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with…
Gazelka: Fair and free elections should be bipartisan, not for political profit
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) released the following statement on a string of disinformation and fundraising efforts over Senate Republican's efforts to secure free and fair elections. “It goes to…
Senator Pratt authors comprehensive Jobs budget bill that prioritizes small business recovery, workforce training, and revising unemployment insurance laws
On Monday, the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth and Finance and Policy Committee passed its $348 million budget bill, which has a key theme of business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Senate File 1098 focuses on…
Senator Westrom’s Agriculture Omnibus bill funds broadband, helps rural Minnesotans
Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, passed the committee’s omnibus bill on Wednesday to fund agriculture, rural development, and rural COVID recovery. This comprehensive legislation emphasizes expanding resources for Minnesota…
Senate Republican education bill will help students recover from COVID-19; strengthen and revitalize education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice
The Senate’s Education Finance and Policy Committee today approved a bill that fully funds K-12 schools and transforms the way the state delivers education. Rather than continuing the status quo, the Republican bill emphasizes approaches…
Senator Kiffmeyer highlights safe and transparent elections, eliminating government waste, and cybersecurity in State Government and Elections Omnibus Bill
The Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee passed their omnibus budget bill on Wednesday, focusing on good governance, eliminating waste, and promoting fair and free elections. This bill contains comprehensive funding for the two-year state government…
Minnesota Senate and House launch second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive
Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) today announced the launch of the second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive, a joint effort of the Minnesota State House and Senate…
Senate Republicans pass environment and natural resources budget out of committee
On Wednesday, the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee passed a comprehensive environment and natural resources bill. The omnibus budget bill, authored by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), emphasizes funding Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with…
Senator Dornink urges Governor to expand fans allowed in High School Tournaments
Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s capacity limits placed on local sporting events: “After hearing from many constituents disappointed that they cannot cheer on the Hayfield Vikings due to capacity…
Senator Anderson applauds use of federal funds for Minnesota Veterans Homes
It was announced recently that all three of Minnesota’s new State Veterans Homes will receive federal funding this year. The project includes homes in three locations: Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. According to the U.S. Department…
Senator Miller introduces bill to fully exempt social security from state income taxes
Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) is co-sponsoring a bill that would allow Minnesota’s retirees to fully and completely deduct all Social Security income on their state income taxes beginning next year. “Minnesota is one…