Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors,  Local Control of Schools Last week, the Senate passed SF 2, a bill that would end the governor’s authority to close schools or restrict student learning during a pandemic or any emergency. …

Majority Leader Gazelka's 2.19 Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors,This last week saw a flurry of activity in the Senate in spite of the dispiriting cold weather. Through SF749 we ensured that cities which use resources borrowed from surrounding communities pay for it rather…

Senator Rich Draheim's 2.19 Legislative Update

February 19, 2021Neighbors,It was another busy week at the Capitol as we passed 2 major bills off the Senate floor and committees started to take up more bills.  My Housing Committee took up 4 bills…

Senator Jason Rarick's 2/19 Legislative Update

Hello Neighbor, Greetings from the Capitol, things have been busy as more legislation moves through committee and is heard on the Senate Floor. I have been spending my time focused on making changes that can positively…
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Senator Bill Weber's 2.19 Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors, The 2021 session is in full swing as bills have started moving through the legislative process as committee meetings kick into high gear. Most days I am still working out of the St.…

ALERT: Public hearings on California Cars Feb. 22 and Feb 23

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced this week that they will conduct two hearings soon where the public will be able to provide feedback about proposed California car rules: Public hearing for the Clean Cars…
Utke

Senator Utke Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors,The Minnesota Senate, on Thursday February 18, approved a bipartisan bill to protect a student’s right to a great education. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions…

Legislative Update From Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Here’s some current news from St. Paul.  Senate Passes Bill—Bipartisan Support Protecting Students’ Rights to EducationThe Minnesota Senate passed legislation SF2 that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Bruce Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, This week, I presented a bill, SF 764, in the Senate Tax Committee to provide tax relief to the city of Buffalo’s new construction of a fire station. This bill provides retroactive,…