Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to aid opioid epidemic response

 (St. Paul, MN) – Friday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill allowing the Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner to award grants to opioid treatment centers and providers. The legislation is chief authored by Senator Mark Koran…
Senator Scott Newman

Critical area projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $22.1 million for the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 93…

Several Scott County projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $5.269 million for improvements near Minnesota Highway 13 and…

Southeastern Minnesota projects included in Senate bonding bill

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $25.6 million for a new interchange at U.S. Highway…
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Third party driver’s testing bill passes Minnesota Senate  

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation aimed at improving wait times for Minnesotans needing to take their driver’s test. The bill, Senate File 3226, allows private, third party testers to become certified to administer behind-the-wheel driver’s…
Jasinski Koran

Senator Koran Backs Charitable Gambling Relief Bill

(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Senate passed a bill on Friday to provide relief to American Legions, veteran charitable gambling operations, and other congressionally chartered organizations which are suffering from financial pressures under the…

Senator Kiffmeyer's Legislative Update

Friend and Neighbors, It is hard to believe that this was the last full week of the 2020 Legislative Session. This past week at the Capitol has been filled with daily floor sessions, calls, virtual…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson's Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Session is coming to a close and we are working together to pass important policy before the constitutional adjournment date which is May 18th this year. Below are a few updates from…
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Minnesota Senate extends mediation protections for farmers

In 1986, the Farmer-Lender Mediation Act was passed in response to a farm credit crisis. The act established a 90-day standard mediation period, requiring a bank or other creditor to offer mediation before enforcing a…