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March 20, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update on COVID-19

Friends and Neighbors, It’s been a tough week for Minnesotans and while the Legislature made the difficult decision to suspend floor session and committee activity I am still working to get you the information you…

March 20, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer supports DHS adjustments during COVID

Today the Governor issued an Executive Order, 20-11, giving the Commissioner of DHS authority to continue necessary care programs despite requirements made for the general public in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham…

March 20, 2020

Senator Jeremy Miller thanks the Minnesotans on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic

Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today issued a statement in support of the Minnesota workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. “While our state, country, and world grapple with the threats posed…

March 20, 2020

Statement from Benson, Abeler on DHS adjustments during COVID

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-11 allowing DHS to continue necessary care programs: “Minnesotans who depend on federal and state…

March 20, 2020

State resources are available to help with coronavirus

By: Senator John Jasinski The coronavirus has completely taken over our lives in a way that we never expected only weeks ago. The Legislature took the difficult and unusual step of temporarily suspending floor sessions…

March 20, 2020

Sen. Rich Draheim's 3/20 Column: How you can help fight COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic seemed so far away just weeks ago, but now our nation is nearly one week into a national emergency declared by President Donald Trump in response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. At the…

March 19, 2020

Statement from Benson praising health care cooperation to address COVID response needs

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-09 postponing elective medical procedures: "The COVID situation is rapidly changing and we appreciate the…

March 18, 2020

Senator Goggin, Senate Agriculture Committee Pushes for Passage of African Swine Fever Test Funding

On March 16th, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) held a hearing on research funding for the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance Committee. The bill, Senate File 3057,…

March 18, 2020

CORONAVIRUS LATEST NEWS -- resources for people impacted by coronavirus

Coronavirus information and resources – UPDATED May 14 Gov. Walz has extended is LIFTING the stay-at-home order effective May 18 and replacing it with a Stay Safe Minnesota order. These are the indicators the…

March 18, 2020

Sen. Miller: Speedy unemployment benefits available to workers impacted by coronavirus

Minnesota workers whose places of employment have been temporarily closed due to the coronavirus are eligible for expedited unemployment benefits, without many of the job-search requirements that have been in place in the past, according…

March 18, 2020

Senator Miller statement on Gov. Walz’s decision to close down Minnesota businesses

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today issued the following statement in response to the governor’s decision to close down many Minnesota businesses, including bars and restaurants, as part of his COVID-19 (coronavirus) Executive Order. “The…

March 17, 2020

Statement from Senator Relph regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement regarding changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “As we confront an unprecedented public health emergency, my constituents should know their government is functioning…

March 17, 2020

Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans fund COVID-19 preparations

Senate Republicans passed $200 million to fund the state healthcare system’s needs for hospitals, eldercare facilities, EMS, clinics, and pharmacies responding to COVID-19 cases. Representatives from key areas weighed in and national recommendations were considered…

March 17, 2020

Senator Westrom, Senate Agriculture Committee Pushes for Passage of African Swine Fever Test Funding

(ST. PAUL, MN) – On March 16th, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) held a hearing on research funding for the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee. The bill,…

March 17, 2020

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans fund COVID-19 preparations

March 17, 2020

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding for hospitals

Legislative leaders worked together on Monday, March 16, to determine funding to sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented time. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee, along with legislative leaders, worked…

March 17, 2020

Senate extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID-19 spread

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Senate majority reached an agreement with leaders in the legislature to extend the regularly scheduled legislative Spring break for an additional three weeks to contribute to efforts to flatten the…

March 17, 2020

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding and extends Easter Recess

Senators Jensen and Gazelka create video to inform the public Legislative leaders provided funding that will sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented epidemic of coronavirus. The Senate has already passed emergency funding…

March 17, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update on COVID-19

Senator Kiffmeyer supports DHS adjustments during COVID

Senator Jeremy Miller thanks the Minnesotans on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic

Statement from Benson, Abeler on DHS adjustments during COVID

State resources are available to help with coronavirus

Sen. Rich Draheim's 3/20 Column: How you can help fight COVID-19

Statement from Benson praising health care cooperation to address COVID response needs

Senator Goggin, Senate Agriculture Committee Pushes for Passage of African Swine Fever Test Funding

CORONAVIRUS LATEST NEWS -- resources for people impacted by coronavirus

Sen. Miller: Speedy unemployment benefits available to workers impacted by coronavirus

Senator Miller statement on Gov. Walz’s decision to close down Minnesota businesses

Statement from Senator Relph regarding coronavirus precautions

Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans fund COVID-19 preparations

Senator Westrom, Senate Agriculture Committee Pushes for Passage of African Swine Fever Test Funding

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans fund COVID-19 preparations

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding for hospitals

Senate extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID-19 spread

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding and extends Easter Recess

Senator Benson, Senate Republicans support healthcare professionals’ COVID-19 preparations

Statement from Senator Newman regarding bar and restaurant closures

Republicans Elect Bill Weber to Serve on Senate Republican Caucus Leadership Team

Senator Karin Housley to serve on the Senate Republican Leadership team

Senator Julia Coleman to serve on the Senate Republican Leadership team

Jasinski named deputy Senate Republican leader

Senate Republicans elect Mark Johnson as Leader

Kiffmeyer: Expressing my sincere gratitude for everyone who answered the call to public service

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – Veterans Day

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller profiled by national nonpartisan governing leadership group

Kiffmeyer: Improving literacy is essential for the success of our Minnesota students

Chamberlain responds to MN declining test scores in Nation’s Report Card