News – Page 248 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 1, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson, MN Senate pass bipartisan bill to lower taxes

Comprehensive tax bill contains four provisions authored and championed by Sen. Anderson On a broad, bipartisan vote, Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in passing the comprehensive tax budget bill. The…

May 1, 2019

Sen. Andrew Mathews bill promoting Greater MN development unanimously passes Senate

Legislation promotes telecommuting options in Minnesota communities Chief-authored by Senator Andrew Mathews, legislation creating the Telecommuter Forward! Program in Minnesota unanimously passed the State Senate. The program allows Minnesota cities, townships, and counties to voluntarily…

April 30, 2019

Senator Rosen votes for comprehensive tax relief for Minnesota families

The Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive tax relief bill with bipartisan support today. The bill will hold 96% of Minnesota’s taxpayers harmless, and benefits about 50% of taxpayers with tax cuts. It expands tax relief…

April 30, 2019

Goggin’s update to ‘Move Over’ law includes waste haulers and recycling trucks

(St. Paul) – On Monday, Senator Mike Goggin’s (R – Red Wing) ‘Move Over’ bill passed the Senate. His bill ensures drivers of service vehicles will enjoy safer working conditions. The current ‘Move Over’ law…

April 30, 2019

Jasinski, Senate Republicans pass bill to provide tax relief to Minnesota families

The Minnesota Senate passed the Tax bill with bipartisan support today. The bill will directly or indirectly hold 100% of Minnesota’s taxpayers harmless, and directly benefits about 50% of taxpayers with tax cuts. It expands…

April 30, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen, colleagues, pass tax bill that prioritizes lower taxes, higher wages, and growing Minnesota’s economy

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive tax bill. The bipartisan legislation will lower taxes, increase wages, and grow Minnesota’s economy with measures to help middle-class families, seniors, students, and our state’s small businesses.…

April 30, 2019

Senator Eichorn, colleagues, pass tax bill that prioritizes lower taxes, higher wages, and growing Minnesota’s economy

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive tax bill. The bipartisan legislation will lower taxes, increase wages, and grow Minnesota’s economy with measures to help middle-class families, seniors, students, and our state’s small businesses.…

April 30, 2019

Senator Howe, colleagues, pass tax bill that prioritizes lower taxes, higher wages, and growing Minnesota’s economy

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive tax bill. The bipartisan legislation will lower taxes, increase wages, and grow Minnesota’s economy with measures to help middle-class families, seniors, students, and our state’s small businesses.…

April 30, 2019

Senate Republicans lower taxes and fund priorities

St. Paul – The Minnesota Senate passed the Tax bill with bipartisan support today. The bill will directly or indirectly hold 100% of Minnesota’s taxpayers harmless, and directly benefits about 50% of taxpayers with tax…

April 30, 2019

Senator Lang, colleagues pass tax bill that cuts income tax rates, expands opportunity

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive tax bill for the upcoming two-year state budget. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, will hold 96% of Minnesota taxpayers harmless and expands tax relief for…

April 30, 2019

Rarick, Senate Republicans pass bill to provide tax relief to Minnesota families

The Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive tax relief bill with bipartisan support today. The bill will hold 96% of Minnesota’s taxpayers harmless, and benefits about 50% of taxpayers with tax cuts. It expands tax relief…

April 30, 2019

Jasinski: Senate Republicans on track to pass complete, comprehensive state budget

Senate Republicans on track to pass complete, comprehensive state budget By: Senator John Jasinski Legislators returned to work in St. Paul this week after a brief break to observe Easter and Passover, and we definitely…

Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

April 30, 2019

Senator Dahms, colleagues pass budget that prioritizes workforce development, energy savings, reforms

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive jobs and economic growth, energy, and commerce budget. The bill, which funds state agencies and encourages growth in a variety of sectors, passed the Senate with bipartisan…

April 29, 2019

Senate Republicans pass budget that prioritizes workforce development, energy savings, reforms

Jobs & economic growth, energy, commerce budget passes with bipartisan support On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive jobs and economic growth, energy, and commerce budget. The bill, which funds state agencies and encourages…

April 29, 2019

Sen. Andrew Mathews, MN Senate pass comprehensive energy, jobs, and commerce budget bill

Bill prioritizes energy savings, workforce development, and significant reforms On Monday, Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in passing the comprehensive energy, jobs and economic growth, and commerce budget bill. The…

April 29, 2019

Senator Eichorn, colleagues, pass veterans budget that provides supportive services, honors veteran legacies

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a two-year state government budget that funds the state’s veterans and military affairs services and honors Minnesota’s ongoing commitment to the state’s veterans. “Over the past two years I…

April 29, 2019

Senate passes Benson bill to repeal ‘marital rape exception’

The Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill authored by Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) that would eliminate what is commonly known the “marital rape exception,” which shields participants in voluntary relationships from prosecution…

April 29, 2019

Koran: Senate Republicans focus on accountability, reformed cybersecurity in the State Government Budget bill

ST. PAUL, MN – On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial reforms to state agency contracts, budgeting, information technology, and oversight. The bill…

April 29, 2019

Senator Hall, colleagues, pass veterans budget that provides supportive services, honors veteran legacies

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a two-year state government budget that funds the state’s veterans and military affairs services and honors Minnesota’s ongoing commitment to the state’s veterans. “Over the years, in wartime and…

April 26, 2019

Senate Republicans focus on accountability, reformed cybersecurity in the State Government Budget bill

ST. PAUL, MN – On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial reforms to state agency contracts, budgeting, information technology, and oversight. The bill…