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…
Senator Chamberlain: New online portal will help us begin thinking about ‘roadmap to normalcy’
Today, 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 asks users to share plans for enhanced safety and social distancing…
Senator Newman announces passage of emergency insulin assistance program
This week, the Minnesota Legislature passed House File 3100, the ‘Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act’, with wide, bipartisan support. The legislation creates a safety net program for emergency and long-term assistance to individuals who cannot afford…
Senator Miller's latest news from the Capitol
Greetings from the Capitol, I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter and Passover. The last few weeks have been incredibly busy here in the Senate, and I wanted to quickly fill you…
Senator Chamberlain update: the latest COVID19 legislation, insulin, and more
DAILY UPDATE FROM ST. PAUL April 14, 2020 Dear Friends, I hope you are healthy and at home. The MN Legislature was in session today. Practicing safe social distancing while managing the debate and voting…
Rosen legislative update: The latest legislative news on COVID, unemployment benefits, and more
Dear Neighbors, My apologies for missing an Easter greeting to you all last week. I hope you had a wonderful celebration and were able to reflect on what this season represents. Julie COVID-19 Update I…
Minnesota Senate Republicans announce online portal to share business plans
Today, 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 asks users to share plans for enhanced safety and social distancing protocols…
Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans Pass Insulin Safety Net Bill
St. Paul, MN – Today, Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “This bill is the result…
Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans Pass Affordable Insulin Bill
Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “I hope people needing this life-saving medicine will rest…
Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans Pass Affordable Insulin Bill
Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “As insulin prices increased it became clear that a…