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January 21, 2021

Senators Jim Abeler and John Hoffman advocate for recapturing funds from Jensen Settlement to assist People with Disabilities

State Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and State Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) are working to improve the lives of people with disabilities by redirecting $613,000 from the Jensen Settlement – a case the state entered into…

January 21, 2021

Sen. Ingebrigtsen supports legislation increasing penalties for the attempted murder of police officers

Last Thursday, Senate and House Republicans introduced a bill that strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals convicted of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, judge, prosecutor, or correctional officer. The legislation Senate File 82…

January 21, 2021

Senator Dornink stands against MPCA plan to adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Senator Newman: Senate environment committees hear from MPCA Commissioner about plan to adopt expensive California vehicle emission standards

The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday held a joint hearing of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees to hear from Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop about Gov. Walz’s move to…

January 20, 2021

Senator Ruud, Minnesota Senate, Hold Hearing Regarding MPCA’s Plan to Adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Senator Mathews stands against MPCA's plan to adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Senator David Senjem's 1.19.21 Legislative Update

Dear Friends, Minnesotans 65 and older can schedule appointments for COVID-19 community vaccine clinics starting today at noon Educators and child care workers will be notified if they receive an appointment. At 12 p.m. today,…

January 20, 2021

Senator Draheim Responds to MPCA’s Plan to Adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer responds to MPCA push for California Emission Standards

It is disappointing to see that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), led by Governor Walz, intends to force the adoption of the California Emission Standards, which will implement California’s mandatory auto-emission standards on vehicles…

January 20, 2021

Senator Koran Responds to MPCA’s Plan to Adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Sen. Ingebrigtsen, Minnesota Senate, Hold Hearing Regarding MPCA’s Plan to Adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Senator Rarick Responds to MPCA’s Plan to Adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update - Week 3

Friends and neighbors, As we continue to make strides in navigating the everchanging world of COVID, I know many of us have our children on our minds and how this will shape their lives moving…

January 19, 2021

Senator Westrom pleased individuals over 65, educators, and childcare workers eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) is pleased to see Minnesota’s guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines will become closer to federal guidelines, set to include individuals ages 65 and up, educators, and childcare workers. The legislature has…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Nelson, Rep. Lee introduce bipartisan bill to promote early detection and awareness of Alzheimer’s

Minnesota state Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and Representative Fue Lee (DFL-Minneapolis) on Monday introduced a new bill aimed at promoting public awareness and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, the progressive and irreversible brain disorder that…

January 19, 2021

Senator Newman: Vaccine pilot program won’t help us move fast enough to reach vaccine administration goals

Friends and neighbors - There has been encouraging news lately on the vaccine front. It is badly needed, given how far behind Minnesota is. North Dakota, for example, has administered 77% of its vaccines. South…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Bill Weber's 1.15.21 Legislative Update

Minnesota's Vaccination Plan On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz's decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Jason Rarick's 1.15.21 Legislative Update

Hello Neighbor, We are in the second week of session here at the Capitol in St. Paul. It has been a flurry of bill introductions and learning new technology to accomplish our work, but I…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Weber supports legislation increasing penalties for the attempted murder of police officers

On Thursday, Senate and House Republicans introduced a bill that strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals convicted of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, judge, prosecutor, or correctional officer. The legislation Senate File 82…

January 19, 2021

Senator Weber, Senate Republicans Succeed in Pressuring Governor to Speed Up Vaccination for 65+

On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes by working with…