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March 25, 2020

Statement from Senator Newman regarding 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 Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued the following statement: “I share concern…

March 25, 2020

Rarick: Hope that construction and manufacturing can get back to work soon

(St. Paul, MN) – Statement from Senator Jason Rarick (R- Pine City) following Governor Walz’s Stay at Home order: “I am worried about what the Governor’s Stay-at-Home order could do to Minnesota’s economy, but agree…

March 25, 2020

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…

March 25, 2020

Senator Chamberlain statement in response to Gov. Walz’s ‘Shelter-in-Place’ order

Minnesota State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz’s order for Minnesotans to stay at home as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. “These are…

March 25, 2020

Statement from Senator Relph regarding governor’s stay-at-home 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 Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “I share…

March 25, 2020

Sen. Miller legislative update: Supporting our vulnerable citizens

Dear friends and neighbors, Several constituents have been reaching out to my office to share concerns and express the urgent need for SF 4200, a bill to help support our disability community as well as…

March 25, 2020

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…

March 24, 2020

Senator Nelson urges health care providers to apply for emergency funding as soon as possible

Minnesota health care providers should apply as soon as possible for short-term emergency funding grants to help with COVID-19 related costs, state Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) said Tuesday. The grants are part of a $200 million funding…

March 24, 2020

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…

March 24, 2020

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…

March 24, 2020

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…

March 24, 2020

Senator Miller praises Governor for working with legislature on Executive Order granting emergency regulatory relief to DHS in order to continue providing essential services to vulnerable Minnesotans

On Friday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-11, which grants regulatory relief for DHS to continue administering critical services. “I would like to thank Governor Walz and his administration for working closely with the…

March 24, 2020

Chamberlain statement in support of extended tax filing deadline

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz yesterday announced that the deadline for taxpayers to file their state income taxes has been pushed back to July 15. President Trump had previously pushed back the federal income tax filing…

March 24, 2020

Sen. Limmer legislative update: Coronavirus resources are available

Friends and neighbors, The Coronavirus has upended most of our lives in ways almost nobody anticipated. Governments around the state, the country, and even the world are taking sometimes-drastic steps in order to prevent the…

March 24, 2020

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…

March 24, 2020

Senators Rarick, Pratt endorse Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

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

March 24, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen Urges Healthcare Providers to Apply for Emergency Funding

Applications for COVID-19 Short-Term Emergency grants are now available to healthcare facilities across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) expects to review requests as early as March 26th to support healthcare facilities amid the spread of COVID-19. The grants…

March 24, 2020

Senator Benson Urges Healthcare Providers to Apply for Emergency Funding

(St. Paul, MN) – Applications for COVID-19 Short-Term Emergency grants are now available to healthcare facilities across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) expects to review requests as early as March 26th to support healthcare facilities amid the…

March 23, 2020

Senator Pratt commends Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

Senator Eric Pratt (R- Prior Lake) 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 Emergency Loan program through the Department of Employment and Economic…

March 21, 2020

Senator Anderson Capitol Highlights

Dear Friends, Issues surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic remain foremost in the minds of lawmakers. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will act swiftly as necessary to support our health care systems and Minnesotans …

Statement from Senator Newman regarding governor’s executive order

Rarick: Hope that construction and manufacturing can get back to work soon

Utke: Stay at Home Order is premature

Senator Chamberlain statement in response to Gov. Walz’s ‘Shelter-in-Place’ order

Statement from Senator Relph regarding governor’s stay-at-home executive order

Sen. Miller legislative update: Supporting our vulnerable citizens

Gazelka: Grave concerns about Stay-at-Home order

Senator Nelson urges health care providers to apply for emergency funding as soon as possible

Statement from Senator Newman regarding REAL ID implementation

Senators Koran, Pratt commend Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

Senators Mathews, Pratt support Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

Senator Miller praises Governor for working with legislature on Executive Order granting emergency regulatory relief to DHS in order to continue providing essential services to vulnerable Minnesotans

Chamberlain statement in support of extended tax filing deadline

Sen. Limmer legislative update: Coronavirus resources are available

Senator Jensen warns against unintended consequences

Senators Rarick, Pratt endorse Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

Senator Ingebrigtsen Urges Healthcare Providers to Apply for Emergency Funding

Senator Benson Urges Healthcare Providers to Apply for Emergency Funding

Senator Pratt commends Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

Senator Anderson Capitol Highlights

Senator Mark Koran: Surplus Shows Minnesotans Are Overtaxed

Nelson statement on November revenue forecast predicting $17.6 billion surplus

Senate Minority Leader Johnson releases statement on the state's record surplus

Jasinski: An easy way to learn more about your local property taxes

Chamberlain: Thank You!

Draheim: Thank you for your support, looking ahead to the 2023 session

Jasinski: Thank you!

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – Happy Thanksgiving!

Kiffmeyer: Reflecting on the many reasons to give thanks

Senator Duckworth Continues Service on Senate Leadership Team