Benson: We will continue to work with Governor

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Statement from Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) following Governor Walz’s Stay at Home order: “There needs to be a balance between health risk and risk to our economy. Unfortunately, we do…

Senator Pratt comments on governor’s executive order

On Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order directing Minnesotans to stay home in an effort to combat the coronavirus outbreak. In response, Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake), chair of the Senate Jobs and…
Senator Roger Chamberlain

Sen. Chamberlain Update from St. Paul

Dear Friends, I hope you are healthy and at home. Today Governor Walz signed Emergency Executive Order 20-20, directing Minnesotans to Stay at Home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These are difficult, challenging, and uncertain times.…

Utke: Stay at Home Order is premature

(St. Paul, MN) – Statement from Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) following Governor Walz’s Stay at Home order: “The Governor’s concern for the health and safety of Minnesotans is well-placed.  That said, I think the…
Senator Paul Gazelka

Gazelka: Grave concerns about Stay-at-Home order

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Statement from Majority Leader Paul Gazelka on the Governor’s Stay-at-Home order: “I share the Governor’s concerns about the safety and well-being of all Minnesotans. I also have grave concerns about the…
Senator Scott Newman

Statement from Senator Newman regarding REAL ID implementation

Today, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “These are unprecedented times in Minnesota. As we work through this crisis, policymakers will be taking several…

Senators Koran, Pratt commend Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

PAUL, MN) –Senator Eric Pratt (R- Prior Lake) and Senator Mark Koran (R – North Branch) commended the state’s decision to provide loans to small businesses affected by COVID-19 mitigation closings. Executive Order 20-15 establishes theSmall Business…

Senators Mathews, Pratt support Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

(ST. PAUL, MN) –Senator Eric Pratt (R- Prior Lake) and Senator Andrew Mathews (R – Princeton) commended the state’s decision to provide loans to small businesses affected by COVID-19 mitigation closings. Executive Order 20-15 establishes the Small Business…

Senator Jensen warns against unintended consequences

In the fight against COVID-19, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) issued a statement emphasizing the potential adverse consequences of extreme efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus. “We must protect our seniors, those with significant…