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March 7, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson supports Minnesota’s public libraries

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) presented legislation Wednesday that would support Minnesota’s public libraries. The bill, S.F. 1704, increases and stabilizes funding for the state’s libraries. “Benjamin Franklin’s revolutionary idea of a public library…

March 7, 2019

Senator Hall introduces legislation to make Dan Patch the official horse of Minnesota

Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) introduced legislation Tuesday to designate Dan Patch as the official horse of Minnesota. If adopted Dan Patch would join 18 other state symbols in law, immortalizing him and preserving an amazing…

March 6, 2019

Senator Lang notes several area projects affected by bonding fix

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that fixes a small technical glitch in the 2018 bonding bill that potentially could have delayed several important area public works projects. The bill, which passed with wide,…

March 6, 2019

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka Includes Funding for Little Falls Water Treatment in Bonding Bill

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka joined Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday morning as he signed HF80 which included $6.9 million in available funding from the Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for Little Falls to renovate their…

March 6, 2019

Goggin bill would fully exempt Social Security income from Minnesota income taxes

A new bill from Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) would encourage seniors to stay in Minnesota after retirement by fully exempting Social Security income from Minnesota state income taxes. Under Sen. Goggin’s bill, the entire…

March 6, 2019

Senator Carrie Ruud applauds bonding bill for restoring the integrity to the Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) joined her colleagues on Monday to pass legislation to amend the 2018 bonding bill and restore the integrity of the Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund. The bill, which passed…

March 6, 2019

Senator Abeler, Representative Scott, Governor secure funding to clean up hazardous waste at WDE Landfill in Anoka

The Minnesota Senate and House secured funding on Tuesday to clean up the hazardous waste pit at the Waste Disposal Engineering (WDE) Landfill in Andover. Following the celebratory Governor’s signature of the bill, Senator Jim…

March 5, 2019

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka joins Governor Walz for first bill signing

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka joined Governor Tim Walz and Speaker Melissa Hortman for a bill signing this morning. The legislation signed included HF861 to provide funding and set benchmarks for MNLARS, the licensing program plagued by…

March 5, 2019

Sen. Draheim’s college affordability bill heard in Higher Ed. Committee

Legislation ensures online courses are as affordable, or more so, than in-person courses Legislation chief-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) to make college more affordable was heard in the Senate Higher Education Committee on…

March 5, 2019

Senator Dahms: Several area projects affected by bonding fix

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that fixes a small technical glitch in the 2018 bonding bill that potentially could have delayed several important area public works projects. The bill, which passed with wide…

March 5, 2019

Senator Weber, colleagues pass bonding bill that fixes funding mechanism for several area projects

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that fixes a small technical glitch in the 2018 bonding bill that potentially could have delayed several important area public works projects. The bill, which passed with wide,…

Senator John Jasinski Deputy Registrar bill

March 5, 2019

Jasinski bill would reimburse Deputy Registrars for costs incurred during MNLARS disaster

Deputy Registrars struggling with complications from the failed new licensing and registration system (MNLARS) will be reimbursed thanks to a bill authored by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault). Senate File 621 authorizes $10 million for Deputy…

Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

March 5, 2019

Senator Dahms introduces bill to lengthen ditch mowing permit moratorium

Legislation prohibiting the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) from enforcing permitting requirements for mowing and baling along state highway rights-of-way has been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature. The bill, Senate File 1889, prohibits MnDOT from…

March 5, 2019

Sen. Justin Eichorn: Disappointed to see Governor Walz’s actions delay Enbridge Line 3

On Friday, Enbridge announced its decision to delay the Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline until the second half of 2020, a year longer than was initially expected. That decision was the result of an appeal…

March 5, 2019

Sen. Mark Johnson: Another day, another delay of Enbridge Line 3 Replacement

On Friday, Enbridge announced its decision to delay the Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline until the second half of 2020, a year longer than was initially expected. That decision was the result of an appeal…

March 4, 2019

Jasinski: Highway 14 fix agreement reached, project will proceed as soon as possible

A technical glitch in the 2018 bonding bill that potentially could have delayed Highway 14 even further has been cleaned up, per an agreement between Gov. Walz and the Legislature. The technical fix was included…

March 4, 2019

Senate passes MNLARS funding, external review requirement

On Monday, legislation to provide funding for the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) passed the Minnesota Senate on a bipartisan vote. The bill, Senate File 1092, provides funds for immediate system maintenance, contractual obligations,…

March 4, 2019

Inspired by Morris 14-year-old, Sen. Westrom’s potentially lifesaving bill passes Senate committee

Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) to expand guidelines authorizing EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics in Minnesota to administer prescription medications to patients in lifesaving situations passed the Senate Health and Human Services…

March 4, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson update: Budget forecast shows MN shouldn't raise taxes

March 1, 2019 Friends and neighbors – The big news of the week this week was the announcement of the annual February revenue forecast. This report tells legislators precisely how much money we have to…

March 4, 2019

Sen. Jasinski Mid Session Update

Mid Session Update By: Senator John Jasinski We are through the first two months of the legislative session, and business is starting to pick up. The governor has released the details of his budget, the…