Senator Carla Nelson

News you can use from Sen. Nelson – 3/16

Senator Nelson’s Academic Balance Bill Passes Education Policy Committee Last week, my bill requiring academic balance passed the Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee. The bill is in response to recent reports of bias and agenda-driven…
Senator Bill Weber

Senator Weber’s legislative update: March 16, 2018

Dear neighbors, The fourth week of the legislative session is in the books and the first committee deadline — the first deadline by which most policy bills must have been heard by at least one…
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer

Legislative update from Senator Mary Kiffmeyer – March 16, 2018

Senator Kiffmeyer’s School Safety Update Senate Republicans advanced multiple bills focused on school safety this week, adopting a comprehensive approach to mental health and facilities security. Three of the proposals provide new flexible funding for…
Senator Mark Johnson

Legislative update from Senator Mark Johnson – March 16, 2018

Medical Assistance Reform This week, I introduced a new proposal to grow Minnesota’s workforce by encouraging able-bodied Minnesotans, currently on medical assistance, to join the workforce. The requirements would not apply to a child’s sole…
Sen. Paul Utke

Legislative update from Senator Utke – March 16, 2018

Greetings Senate District 2! Its been another busy week at the Capitol as we quickly approach our first legislative deadline. This week was headlined by several bills intended to improve school safety, a MN.IT reform…

Sen. Westrom to host town halls – 3/23 & 3/24

Sen. Torrey Westrom to Hold Town Halls Friday and Saturday 3/23 & 3/24– All Public Welcome Senator Torrey Westrom will hold a series of town hall listening sessions throughout Senate District 12 on Friday, March…
school

Senate Republicans advance school safety proposals

Bills include flexible funding for building security, mental health, school counselors, and more  Senate Republicans advanced multiple bills focused on school safety this week, adopting a comprehensive approach to mental health and facilities security. Three…
Senator Scott Jensen, M.D.

Sen. Jensen letter on public safety bills

Dear neighbor, The topic of gun violence has risen to the top of America’s collective conscious following the Parkland Tragedy and other recent mass shootings across our country. We all share in the same goal:…
Senator Bill Weber

Legislative update from Senator Weber – March 9, 2018

Dear neighbors, We’re wrapping up the third week of the 2018 legislative session. With the first committee deadline — the deadline by which a bill must be heard in at least one committee — already…