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February 22, 2021

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…

February 22, 2021

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.…

February 22, 2021

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…

February 19, 2021

Senator Eric Pratt, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

The Minnesota Senate yesterday passed legislation that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive order. Decisions about opening and closing will be left in the hands of individual…

February 19, 2021

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…

February 19, 2021

Housley on Minnesota Surpassing 1,000,000 Vaccine Doses Administered: “Let’s finish allocating vaccines to seniors before we move on”

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today released the following statement in response to the announcement of Minnesota surpassing one million vaccine doses distributed: “While I’m happy to see Minnesota making strides in its vaccination efforts, three…

February 19, 2021

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…

February 19, 2021

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,…

February 19, 2021

Sen. Anderson glad Senate passed bill to give authority back to schools

Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill, with bipartisan support, to protect students’ right to a great education at all times. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions regarding how…

February 18, 2021

Senator Mathews supports bill passed by Senate bill to limit Governor’s authority to close schools with emergency powers

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill to protect students’ right to a great education at all times. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their own decisions regarding how they conduct…

February 18, 2021

Lanesboro to receive grant funding for water infrastructure project

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today announced that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved a grant of more than $9 million for the city of Lanesboro for a new wastewater treatment plant. Lanesboro…

February 18, 2021

Senator Weber, Senate, pass legislation removing the Governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation that will protect students’ right to an excellent education at all times. The bill, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school…

February 18, 2021

Senator Carrie Ruud, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

The Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that would remove any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive order. Decisions about opening and closing will be left in the hands of individual…

February 18, 2021

Senator Jeff Howe, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

February 18, 2021

Senator Andrew Lang, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

February 18, 2021

Senator Rarick: Senate passes legislation removing the Governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

On Thursday, we passed legislation that will protect students’ right to an excellent education at all times. The bill, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules via executive…

February 18, 2021

Senator Chamberlain, Minnesota Senate approve bill to limit governor’s authority to close schools using emergency powers

February 18, 2021

Senate approves bill to limit governor’s authority to close schools using emergency powers

February 18, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka, Senate, pass legislation removing the governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that will protect students’ right to an excellent education at all times. The bill, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules…

February 18, 2021

Senate approves bill to put local school districts in control of school reopening decisions

(St. Paul) -- The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill to put local school districts, not the Governor, in control of school reopening decisions. The legislation, Senate File 2, authorizes local public schools to make their…

Senator Jason Rarick's 2/19 Legislative Update

Senator Bill Weber's 2.19 Legislative Update

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

Senator Eric Pratt, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

Senator Utke Legislative Update

Housley on Minnesota Surpassing 1,000,000 Vaccine Doses Administered: “Let’s finish allocating vaccines to seniors before we move on”

Legislative Update From Senator Ruud

Senator Bruce Anderson Legislative Update

Sen. Anderson glad Senate passed bill to give authority back to schools

Senator Mathews supports bill passed by Senate bill to limit Governor’s authority to close schools with emergency powers

Lanesboro to receive grant funding for water infrastructure project

Senator Weber, Senate, pass legislation removing the Governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

Senator Carrie Ruud, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

Senator Jeff Howe, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

Senator Andrew Lang, Minnesota Senate Pass Bill with Bipartisan Support to Protect Students’ Rights to Education

Senator Rarick: Senate passes legislation removing the Governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

Senator Chamberlain, Minnesota Senate approve bill to limit governor’s authority to close schools using emergency powers

Senate approves bill to limit governor’s authority to close schools using emergency powers

Majority Leader Gazelka, Senate, pass legislation removing the governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

Senate approves bill to put local school districts in control of school reopening decisions

Democrat tax agreement breaks promises made to Minnesotans

Senator Koran secures funding for Highway 8 in transportation budget agreement

Gruenhagen: Minnesota Broken School Systems Are Directly Hurting Our Children

Democrat tax agreement breaks promises made to Minnesotans

Joint statement from Demuth, Johnson on nursing home funding deal

Sen. Rarick: A Failure to Follow Rules and Procedures in the Legislature

Human Services budget agreement fails to adequately address the nursing home crisis

Senator Eichorn Statement on Renewal of Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Constitutional Amendment

Democrat State Government and Elections budget agreement favors bureaucracy, undermines elections integrity and transparency

Senator Westrom: Human Services budget agreement fails to adequately address the severe workforce shortage issues for nursing homes