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February 27, 2020

Senate Education Committee hears Sen. Nelson bill to provide early learning scholarships for at risk and low-income children

The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday heard the latest in a series of presentations aimed at curbing Minnesota’s longstanding and pervasive achievement gap. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), the committee’s chairwoman, presented a bill that would…

February 27, 2020

Senator Benson supports bill to increase vocational services for individuals with disabilities

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) has noted her support for a bill charging the commissioners of DHS, the Department of Education, and DEED to promote the employment of individuals with disabilities.…

February 27, 2020

Senator Koran looks forward to Folsom House renovation

(St. Paul, MN) Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) recently met with representatives from the Folsom House in Taylor’s Falls, MN to discuss the preservation of this historic landmark. The pre-planning is now complete and the…

February 27, 2020

Senator Mathews presents bill to prevent California auto emission standards in Minnesota

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Wednesday, Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) presented a bill in the Environment Policy and Legacy Finance Committee to strip back the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) ability to set clean air standards…

February 26, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer addresses school bus safety

Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) presented a bipartisan…

February 26, 2020

Senator Anderson addresses school bus safety

(St. Paul, MN) Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake)…

February 26, 2020

Senator Dan Hall receives MGA Hero of the Food Industry award

The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) presented its MGA Legislator of the Year award to Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) at its annual Legislative Dinner on February 20, 2020, at the St. Paul Hotel in St. Paul,…

February 26, 2020

Senator Relph will introduce bill for emergency funding to fight coronavirus

As the state prepares for a potential COVID-19 virus outbreak, Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) announced today he will be introducing legislation aimed at providing additional funding and streamlining preparation in the event the virus…

February 26, 2020

Senator Dan Hall Prioritizes School Bus Safety

Today, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. The committee heard a bipartisan bill that would increase…

February 26, 2020

Senator Rarick, Senate Republicans bring attention to school bus safety

February 26, 2020, is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and I want to give a big “thank you” to school bus drivers across the state! They are everyday heroes, instrumental in keeping our children safe…

February 25, 2020

Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans Discuss School Bus Safety

Today, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) presented a bipartisan…

February 25, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen Issues Statement on Devastating Alexandria Fire

A fire decimated several historic buildings in Alexandria Tuesday, forcing evacuations and destroying businesses and apartments. About two dozen residents are displaced, and several small businesses and historic buildings have been demolished. Six fire departments…

February 25, 2020

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans Discuss School Bus Safety

(St. Paul, MN) Today, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake)…

February 25, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer announces Town Hall listening sessions

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) and Representative Eric Lucero (R-Dayton) will host four town hall listening sessions on Saturday, February 29th. The lawmakers will answer questions and discuss key issues that may be debated during the 2020…

February 25, 2020

Senate Republicans Discuss School Bus Safety

Senator Draheim introduces bill to increase awareness of school bus stop arms Today, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for…

February 25, 2020

Senator Paul Anderson's Legislative Update February 21, 2020

February 21, 2020 Dear Friends, We have completed the second week of the 2020 legislative session, and it's fair to say, we are off to a busy start. This week we had our first two…

February 25, 2020

Sen. Koran, Senate Republicans want to give "your billion back"

(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans today announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income…

February 25, 2020

Senator Westrom, Senate Republicans release budget surplus plan

(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income and…

February 24, 2020

Senator Miller introduces disaster assistance bill

Today Senate President Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) introduced a bipartisan bill to fund $30 million into the state disaster assistance contingency account. The appropriation would be used to assist communities to recover and rebuild from damages as a result…

February 24, 2020

Senator Mark Johnson supports plan to return budget surplus back to Minnesota families, farmers, and small businesses

– Senate Republicans today announced a taxpayer focused plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus back to the taxpayers. The Senate plan emphasizes returning your money back in your pockets, particularly middle-income and low-income earners, so…