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May 30, 2019

Senator Johnson: Senate delivers tax relief, education funding, and transportation investments

) In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed…

May 29, 2019

Senator Lang applauds successful end to 2019 legislative session

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 29, 2019

Jasinski: Recapping the 2019 session

Recapping the 2019 session By: Sen. John Jasinski I am writing this column from the floor of the Senate, where we are voting on the budget bills that were part of the end-of-session compromise. Things…

May 29, 2019

Senator Hall notes successful end to bipartisan legislative session

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 29, 2019

Miller: Disaster recovery resources and information

Greetings from the district, As you know, parts of southeastern Minnesota were hit hard this weekend by severe weather, including three possible tornadoes in Fillmore County. Thankfully, there haven’t been any reports of injuries to…

May 29, 2019

Senator Eichorn completes budget focused on tax relief, funding for roads, bridges, and education

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 29, 2019

Senator Housley outlines accomplishments of 2019 session

In the only divided legislature in the nation, it wasn't easy -- but we did it. After a brief special session, the legislature and the governor came together on a budget compromise that meets the…

May 29, 2019

Sen. Carla Nelson, legislature pass final bipartisan balanced budget agreement

Bills fund the priorities of Minnesotans, including education, middle-income tax cuts, and more Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) joined her legislative colleagues in the nation’s only divided legislature to pass a balanced, two-year budget that funds…

May 29, 2019

Senator Carla Nelson refuses pay during special legislative session

Sen. Nelson refuses per diem and mileage compensation during May 24-25 special session The 2019 legislative session required a one day special session to pass the bipartisan, balanced Minnesota state budget. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester)…

May 28, 2019

Senator Relph, colleagues pass comprehensive state budget agreement

During a short special session, the Minnesota Legislature passed an entire state budget before adjourning on early Saturday morning. In total, the legislature passed eleven budget bills; each bill awaits action by Governor Tim Walz.…

May 28, 2019

Senator Newman, legislature passes final state budget agreement

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 28, 2019

Local elementary school students visit state capitol and meet with Sen. Jason Rarick

Recently students from District 11 had the opportunity to visit the state Capitol for a field trip and tour. On Monday, May 20th a group of 6th graders, teachers and chaperones from East Central Elementary…

May 28, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen delivers on tax relief, education funding, money for roads and bridges

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 26, 2019

Senator Senjem applauds passage of final state budget agreement

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 25, 2019

Jobs, energy, and commerce budget prioritizes workforce development, cracks down on wage theft

An agreement on the jobs and economic growth, energy, and commerce state budget has been passed, providing funding for state agencies, cracking down on wage theft, and encouraging economic growth in a variety of sectors.…

May 25, 2019

State government budget agreement includes Help America Vote (HAVA) funding, cybersecurity reforms

An agreement has been reached on a comprehensive two-year state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial reforms to state agency contracts, budgeting, information technology, and oversight. The legislation secures Minnesota election…

May 25, 2019

Environment & natural resources budget agreement prioritizes access, preservation, and disease protection

An agreement has been reached on a comprehensive environment and natural resources budget that makes significant investments in Minnesota’s environment over the next two years emphasizing tackling Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with efforts to address…

May 25, 2019

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans prioritize rural broadband, value-added agriculture, and affordable workforce housing in final agriculture budget bill

On Friday, the Senate approved the final comprehensive agriculture, rural development, and affordable housing budget bill championed by Senate Republicans. The budget places an emphasis on rural broadband expansion, invests in affordable manufactured housing and home ownership,…

May 25, 2019

Education budget bill passes Minnesota Senate with broad, bipartisan support

On a broad, bipartisan vote, the Minnesota Senate passed the E-12 education budget bill chief-authored by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester). This bill increases the per-student funding formula by $388.8M, which is a 2% increase in…

May 25, 2019

Sen. Draheim refuses pay during special legislative session

Draheim refuses per diem and mileage compensation during May 24 special session During the 2019 special legislative session to pass the bipartisan, balanced Minnesota state budget, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) continues to refuse per…