The ECO Act is a major player in burgeoning energy solutions

(St. Paul, MN) –Public support for clean, reliable energy and constant innovation within the industry has permanently changed our commercial landscape. On Thursday, April 23rd, I presented my bill (Senate File 4409) to amend and…

Senator Anderson’s Legislative Update

Dear Friends, as we continue to monitor and respond to the COVID-19 crisis, we all need to maintain our focus and take the outbreak seriously. We also can, and must, find ways to reopen our…

Senator Utke: Slow Start to Re-Open Minnesota

In today’s newsletter I will share some legislative updates from the last week of session, recap some important COVID-19 developments in Minnesota (including the Governor’s most recent Executive Orders), and answer some frequently asked questions…
Senator Mike Goggin

Red Wing businesses are being heard at the capitol

This week Red Wing businessman Bob Riegelman, the president of Riedell Shoes, had two opportunities to speak with policymakers in St. Paul.  The Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Development held a hearing to give businesses…

Senator Anderson’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Another week has come and gone, and small businesses continue to suffer as Minnesotans have been asked to remain at home until May 4th. Many of us in the Senate Majority are…

Senator Pratt co-sponsors emergency funding for small businesses

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee passed legislation that makes emergency grants and loans available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, Senate File 4481, passed…

Senator Nelson celebrates partnership to ramp up COVID testing

Governor Tim Walz’s Administration on Wednesday announced a new partnership with Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Health to meet Minnesota’s COVID-19 testing goals. The agreement calls for 20,000 tests…
Senator Karin Housley

Senator Housley co-sponsors bill for small business grant program

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee passed legislation that makes emergency grants and loans available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, Senate File 4481, passed…

Senator Abeler’s Legislative Update – Saving Main Street

Dear Friends, The Covid-19 pandemic challenges continue for families and small businesses on Main Streets all across the state.  On a positive note, Minnesotans are widely practicing social distancing and are staying close to home.…