Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors,I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. We continue to be busy in the senate and I am still advocating to get you the support you need during these challenging times. I…
Senator Utke on Getting Minnesota Working Again
My message today covers steps being taken to get all Minnesotans working again and our economy restarted. Our legislative session is returning to a more normal work schedule following the Easter recess. Committees are starting…
Senate approves prescription drug transparency bill
Senate Republicans today continued to deliver on their promise to make prescription drug costs more transparent and more affordable. By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 63-2, the Senate approved Senate File 1098, the Prescription Drug…
Senator Rarick Carries Bill to Get Minnesota Back to Work
Senate File 4480 puts businesses in charge of safe re-opening plans (St. Paul, MN) – I have been looking for safe, practical strategies to re-open our state as we continue to deal with the repercussions…
Senator Koran Carries Bill to Re-Open Minnesota
Senate File 4480 puts businesses in charge of their own safety plans (St. Paul, MN) – A new piece of legislation containing a detailed plan for re-opening Minnesota safely and effectively has been introduced in…
Senator Benson: Minnesota COVID-19 modeling allows various opportunities for re-opening
Written by: Senator Michelle Benson (R- Ham Lake), Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. (ST. PAUL, MN) – Minnesotans across the state are demanding the governor open up business. The Senate Health…
Senator Jensen supports reopening outdoor recreation
Today the Governor announced Executive Order (20-38) which allows some types of outdoor recreation to reopen. The list includes: – Bait shops for live bait– Outdoor shooting ranges and game farms– Public and private parks…
Senator Anderson’s Capitol Highlights
Dear Friends, This week the Senate returned on April 14 from our previously agreed upon recess as we have navigated the first month of the COVID-19 crisis. This past Tuesday, we were able to pass…
Statement from Senator Weber regarding new COVID-19 cases in Nobles County
Today, the Minnesota Department of Health reported 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nobles County. In response, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) issued the following statement: “I have been in touch with officials from Nobles…
Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors,I hope you all are doing well in these difficult times. I know people are hurting and we are doing everything we can to mitigate the impacts. In these times of uncertainty, I…
Minnesotans are ready to OpenUpMN – 1600 responses to website in just two days
Earlier this week the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus unveiled a new online portal for Minnesota businesses and workers to share feedback on reopening Minnesota’s economy. The website asked users to share plans for enhanced safety and social…
Jasinski: Time to re-open Minnesota – smartly, and safely
Time to re-open Minnesota – smartly, and safely By Senator John Jasinski For the first time in more than a month, the Senate resumed normal business operations last week. At least, as normal as can…
Senator Housley releases video of local businesses affected by shutdown order
A series of local businesses affected by Minnesota’s ‘stay-at-home’ order are speaking out in a video released on social media by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point). “We are seeing the devastating effects this shutdown order has…
Minnesota Senate passes legislation allowing beer and wine to-go
Legislation that allows restaurants to temporarily offer to-go sales of beer and wine passed the Minnesota Senate on Thursday. The bill is authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) and Representative Jon Koznick (R-Lakeville). “Businesses across…
Sen. Westrom and Sen. Weber call on Gov. Walz to support emergency housing bill
(ST. PAUL, MN) – On Monday, April 20, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) and Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) will introduce legislation providing emergency housing assistance to renters and homeowners across Minnesota who are facing financial…
Senator Nelson introduces bill to provide urgent COVID-19 testing grants
Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today introduced a bill that would accelerate the defeat of COVID-19 by providing $20 million in grants to help experts develop and implement new testing and treatments, including serological…
Senator Johnson’s statement on Rural Caucus letter to Governor Walz asking for reductions in Stay-at-Home Order for Greater Minnesota
The House and Senate Rural Caucus recently sent a letter to Governor Walz, urging him to reconsider his recent extension of the Stay-at-Home order. The Rural Caucus Letter addresses the unique circumstances found in rural…
Senator Mathews Announces Legislation to Get Minnesota Back to Work
Senate File 4480 puts businesses in charge of safe re-opening plans (St. Paul, MN) – Today, Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) announced a detailed plan for re-opening Minnesota safely and effectively. Under this new legislation, businesses…
Senator Abeler’s Legislative Update
Dear Friends, I strive every day to do my best to make a difference for the people I serve. It is an honor and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. I am critically concerned about…
Westrom, Backer Announce Zoom Town Hall Meetings
(St. Paul, MN) Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), and Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) plan to hold a town hall meeting using the Zoom application next week. They will cover the state’s response to the…