News – Page 208 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 5, 2020

Senator Nelson votes for emergency disaster relief funding

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. It was the first bill passed by the Minnesota Senate during the 2020 session. The Disaster Assistance…

March 5, 2020

Senate approves emergency disaster relief funding

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed its first bill of the 2020 legislative session, a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The bill allows the state to provide fast assistance to…

March 5, 2020

Senate approves emergency disaster relief funding

The Minnesota Senate today passed its first bill of the 2020 legislative session, a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The bill allows the state to provide fast assistance to help…

March 5, 2020

Senate approves emergency disaster relief funding

March 5, 2020

Senator Hall encourages REAL ID compliance in anticipation of October 1 deadline

As the deadline approaches, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) is reminding Minnesotans to apply for a REAL ID. Beginning October 1, 2020, U.S. federal law will require all citizens to use federally compliant identification, such as a…

March 5, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans raise questions on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day

On Super Tuesday, multiple Minnesota residents and members of the media reported that the official Minnesota Secretary of State’s office website was redirecting voters looking for their polling place to BoldProgressives.org. The site belongs to…

March 5, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans, take up legislation barring California auto emission standards in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate is moving legislation that would strip back the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) ability to set clean air standards without legislative approval. The bill would also require a study to determine the…

March 4, 2020

Senator Koran, Senate Republicans raise questions on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans brought questions for Secretary of State Steve Simon based on reports of voters being directed to partisan websites when searching for their polling location. Simon had been scheduled…

March 4, 2020

Senator Utke on Increasing Flexibility for Childcare Providers

Currently, Minnesota has a shortage of childcare providers across the state, especially in rural regions. They are being held back by current child-adult ratios that keep day cares from operating at their potential capacity. Lack…

March 4, 2020

Senator Koran: “We cannot continue to let fraudulent votes exist”

(ST. PAUL, MN) – This Wednesday, a bill to require photo identification for voting passed through the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation. It holds widespread support in…

March 4, 2020

Senator Newman presents bipartisan bill to alter REAL ID residency requirements

On Wednesday, legislation to ease the proof of residency requirements for obtaining a REAL ID was heard by the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The bill, a bipartisan effort between Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and…

March 3, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer establishes voter privacy protection

(St. Paul, MN) – Today, in the State Government Finance and Elections Committee, Chair Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) presented her bill SF3482, legislation that reinforces the security of presidential primary election data. In 2016, Senator…

March 3, 2020

Senate Republicans raise questions on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day

Today Senate Republicans brought questions for Secretary of State Steve Simon based on reports of voters being directed to partisan websites when searching for their polling location. Simon had been scheduled to testify before the…

March 3, 2020

Senator Benson Supports Voter ID Legislation

(ST. PAUL, MN) – This Wednesday, a bill to require photo identification for voting will be heard in the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation. It holds widespread…

March 3, 2020

Chamberlain bill to allow college athletes to earn endorsement money heard in Higher Education Committee

Minnesota would become the latest in a string of states to allow college athletes to sign endorsement deals with apparel and equipment manufacturers, energy drinks, supplement makers, and other sponsors under a new bill from…

March 3, 2020

Senator Rarick Encourages Passage of Voter ID Laws

(ST. PAUL, MN) – This Thursday, a bill to require photo identification for voting passed through the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation. It holds widespread support in…

March 3, 2020

Senate Republicans roll out housing bills to “Legalize the American Dream”

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans announced a plan to “Legalize the American Dream” through housing regulation reform and reduced building fees. The package of bills is a response to recent reporting about the extremely…

March 3, 2020

Senator Ruud protecting Paul Bunyan Land and jobs for Minnesota youth

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) presented SF 3358 in the Jobs and Economic Development committee yesterday with testimony from Alan Rademacher and Lois Moon, owners of Paul Bunyan Land. Her bill establishes a new minimum…

March 3, 2020

Highway 14 Expansion Plan Unveiled

St. Paul, MN – Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls), alongside a bipartisan group of legislators and Governor Walz, announced that a plan is in place to finish the expansion of Highway 14 from…

March 2, 2020

Senator Chamberlain bill to prohibit most TCE use clears first committee

Minnesota state Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) on Monday continued his effort to bar companies from using the toxic and dangerous chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) during their manufacturing processes. The Minnesota Senate Environment and Natural Resources…