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December 16, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer statement on Gov. Walz’s latest business restrictions

Friends and neighbors, Today Gov. Tim Walz announced a new round of restrictions on Minnesota businesses. Part of his announcement included a phased-in opening of schools for elementary students only, as well as slightly relaxed…

December 16, 2020

Incoming Education Chair Senator Chamberlain statement on Gov. Walz’s announcement regarding elementary schools

Incoming Senate Education Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz’s announcement regarding the phased-in opening of schools for elementary-aged students: “The science and data are clear: kids…

December 16, 2020

Statement from Majority Leader Gazelka

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Statement from Senate Majority Leader Gazelka on new COVID-19 restrictions announced by Governor Tim Walz today: "If Governor Walz thought people wanted a matrix of rules and guidelines to follow to…

December 16, 2020

Rep. Fabian, Rep. Kiel, & Sen. Johnson: bipartisan Covid emergency relief a temporary lifeline

The Minnesota Legislature approved a $216.8 million emergency relief bill on Monday to assist small businesses devastated by Gov. Tim Walz's most recent executive order. This is a bridge package, helping until businesses in hopes…

December 15, 2020

Senator Bruce Anderson statement on Gov. Walz’s emergency powers

The Minnesota Senate on Monday voted for the sixth time in seven special sessions to end Governor Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. The state is currently in the midst of…

December 15, 2020

Senator Eichorn votes, again, to end Gov. Walz’s emergency powers to encourage cooperation with legislature

For the sixth time, the Minnesota Senate on Monday voted to end Governor Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. The state is currently in the midst of its longest peacetime emergency…

December 15, 2020

Senator Jasinski applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

Watch a video of Sen. Jasinski’s floor comments here. The Minnesota Senate on Monday overwhelmingly approved a $216 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz’s most recent executive order.…

December 15, 2020

Senator Nelson celebrates passage of bipartisan Covid emergency relief package, unemployment insurance extension

View a video of Sen. Nelson’s floor comments here. (St. Paul) -- On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive, bipartisan $216 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses and workers affected by the…

December 15, 2020

Senator Draheim applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

- The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216.8 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz's most recent executive order. The relief package's goal is speed: businesses are struggling…

December 15, 2020

Senator Rarick applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

- The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216.8 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz's most recent executive order. The relief package's goal is speed: businesses are struggling…

December 15, 2020

Senator Koran applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216.8 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz's most recent executive order. The relief package's goal is speed: businesses are struggling under…

December 15, 2020

Sen. Dave Senjem receives Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award

Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) presented its 2020 Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award to Senator Dave Senjem (R-Rochester) at an online ceremony on Tuesday. Over the course of his nearly two-decade career as the senior…

December 15, 2020

Senator Weber applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216.8 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz's most recent executive order. The relief package's goal is speed: businesses are struggling under…

December 15, 2020

Senator Ruud applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216.8 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz's most recent executive order. The relief package's goal is speed: businesses are struggling under…

December 15, 2020

Senator Benson applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216.8 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz's most recent executive order. The relief package's goal is speed: businesses are struggling under…

December 14, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer: Senate Republicans approve bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz’s most recent executive order. The goal of the relief package is…

December 14, 2020

Senator Westrom votes for emergency Covid relief bill; votes to end Gov. Walz emergency powers

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz’s most recent executive order. The goal of the relief package is speed: businesses are…

December 14, 2020

Senator Miller applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz’s most recent executive order. The goal of the relief package is speed: businesses are…

December 14, 2020

Senator Newman, with hesitation, votes for the Covid emergency relief package

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz’s most recent executive order. The goal of the relief package is speed: businesses are…

December 14, 2020

Senator Lang applauds bipartisan Covid emergency relief package

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a $216 million emergency relief bill to help small businesses affected by Gov. Tim Walz’s most recent executive order. The goal of the relief package is speed: businesses are…