News – Page 227 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 17, 2020

Senate’s Human Services bill emphasizes child and foster care, support for people with disabilities, mental health

The Minnesota Senate recently approved a bipartisan Human Services bill that improves the way Minnesota delivers critical services like child and foster care, mental health assistance, and support for individuals with disabilities. “The pandemic has shaken…

May 17, 2020

Senator Nelson supports infrastructure bill that funds projects in Olmsted County

On Saturday, the Minnesota Senate unveiled a $998 million infrastructure bonding bill that would deliver funding for roads and bridges, clean water, and several projects in southeastern Minnesota, as well as local roads and bridges…

May 17, 2020

Senator Benson, Senate Freeze State Employee Pay During Budget Deficit

(ST. PAUL, MN) –Senate Republicans took strategic action to respect the contract with state employees and acknowledge the realities of a budget deficit. HF 2796, authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch), ratifies the first…

May 17, 2020

Senate Approves State Employee Raises Contingent on Future Budget Surplus

Senate Republicans took strategic action to protect both the state employees on the front line of the COVID crisis and the state’s budget with a modified contract approval. HF2796, authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North…

May 17, 2020

Senate Approves State Employee Raises Contingent on Future Budget Surplus

(ST. PAUL, MN) –Senate Republicans took strategic action to protect both the state employees on the front line of the COVID crisis and the state’s budget with a modified contract approval. HF2796, authored by Senator…

May 16, 2020

Senate Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

Senate Republicans presented their bonding bill to Minnesota today. Totaling $998 million in general obligation bonds, plus $400 million for trunk highway bonds, the bill focuses on key infrastructure needs, projects that will get Minnesotans…

May 16, 2020

Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to aid opioid epidemic response

(St. Paul, MN) – Friday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill allowing the Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner to award grants to opioid treatment centers and providers. The legislation is chief authored by Senator Mark Koran…

May 16, 2020

Senate Majority approves bill requiring legislative oversight for future peacetime emergencies

On Friday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill that would reassert a fair balance of governing power between the legislative branch and the executive branch during future states of emergency. The bill, Chief-authored by Senator David Osmek…

May 16, 2020

Southwestern Minnesota projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $5.75 million for infrastructure improvements to the Red Rock…

May 16, 2020

Senate GOP Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans presented their bonding bill to Minnesota today. Totaling $998 million in general obligation bonds, plus $400 million for trunk highway bonds, the bill focuses on key infrastructure needs, projects that…

May 16, 2020

Critical area projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $22.1 million for the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 93…

May 16, 2020

Several Scott County projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $5.269 million for improvements near Minnesota Highway 13 and…

May 16, 2020

Southeastern Minnesota projects included in Senate bonding bill

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $25.6 million for a new interchange at U.S. Highway…

May 16, 2020

Senate GOP Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans presented their bonding bill to Minnesota today. Totaling $998 million in general obligation bonds, plus $400 million for trunk highway bonds, the bill focuses on key infrastructure needs, projects that…

May 16, 2020

Third party driver’s testing bill passes Minnesota Senate

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation aimed at improving wait times for Minnesotans needing to take their driver’s test. The bill, Senate File 3226, allows private, third party testers to become certified to administer behind-the-wheel driver’s…

May 16, 2020

Senate’s Human Services bill emphasizes child and foster care, support for people with disabilities, mental health

Senator Nelson supports infrastructure bill that funds projects in Olmsted County

Senator Benson, Senate Freeze State Employee Pay During Budget Deficit

Senate Approves State Employee Raises Contingent on Future Budget Surplus

Senate Approves State Employee Raises Contingent on Future Budget Surplus

Senate Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to aid opioid epidemic response

Senate Majority approves bill requiring legislative oversight for future peacetime emergencies

Southwestern Minnesota projects included in Senate bonding proposal

Senate GOP Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

Critical area projects included in Senate bonding proposal

Several Scott County projects included in Senate bonding proposal

Southeastern Minnesota projects included in Senate bonding bill

Senate GOP Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

Third party driver’s testing bill passes Minnesota Senate

Senator Kiffmeyer, Senate Republicans approve bill restoring the balance of power for future peacetime emergencies

Senator Jasinski’s program to boost township road development included in Senate infrastructure bill

Senator Koran Backs Charitable Gambling Relief Bill

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Senate GOP Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy