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December 18, 2018

Senator Newman comments on transportation commissioner nomination

On Tuesday, Governor-elect Tim Walz nominated Margaret Anderson Kelliher to serve as commissioner of transportation. Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “Congratulations to Margaret…

December 18, 2018

Sen. David Osmek: The fact is, we can provide money without raising taxes

By Senator David Osmek Originally published in the StarTribune on 12/18/18 James Lenfestey may have his opinion (“Minnesota … must consider rural areas,” Dec. 11), but he is not entitled to his own facts or misleading…

December 17, 2018

Jasinski: Protecting veterans from scammers

Identity theft is a hot issue right now, but even with better tools to track and combat hacking and phishing, scammers are still finding quite a bit of success. Veterans are particularly susceptible to these…

December 14, 2018

Sen. Jensen encourages Carver Co. communities & organizations to apply for Urban Agriculture Grants

Grant application deadline: 1/17/18 Senator Scott Jensen [R-Chaska] is encouraging local Carver County non-profit organizations,for-profit businesses, schools, Native American tribal communities, and local government entities to apply for Urban Agriculture Grants provided by the Minnesota…

December 14, 2018

Senator Weber applauds ruling upholding legislative oversight of state agencies

Administrative law judge upholds legislative authority to delay ‘Nitrogen Rule’ In a recent court order, an administrative law judge has upheld the legislature’s authority to delay implementation of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s proposed Groundwater…

December 13, 2018

Senator Relph announces grant application deadline extension

Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) announced an extension of the deadline to apply for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Urban Agriculture Grant Program from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Applications for the program,…

December 13, 2018

Senator Goggin: MDA Extends Deadline for Urban Agriculture Grants

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) announced today that due to high demand the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for the Urban Agriculture Grant program until January 17, 2019. The Urban…

December 13, 2018

Senator Roger Chamberlain named Legislator of the Year by Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Minnesota State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) was named the 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) at the organization’s annual meeting and trade show in…

December 11, 2018

Sen. Draheim holding Legislative Solutions Town Halls

Seeks public input on legislative priorities Senator Rich Draheim will hold two town hall listening sessions at the Belle Plaine and Elko-New Market Libraries on December 18th, prior to the start of the 2019 Minnesota…

December 11, 2018

Jeff Howe sworn in as Minnesota’s newest state senator

On Tuesday, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) was officially sworn in to the Minnesota Senate. Senator Howe, who was elected in a November special election for the seat formerly held by Lieutenant Governor Michelle Fischbach, represents…

December 11, 2018

Senator Weber comments on $1.5 billion budget surplus

Last week, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast. The forecast, which details the state’s finances, projected a surplus of $1.544 billion for the upcoming two-year budget cycle – the largest budget surplus…

December 10, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson: MDA Extends Deadline for Urban Agriculture Grants

State Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) announced today that due to high demand the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for the Urban Agriculture Grant program until January 17, 2019. The Urban Agriculture…

December 10, 2018

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen: Budget Forecast shows Minnesota’s economy is strong

On Thursday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released their November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.544 billion for the 2020-2021 biennial budget, with…

December 7, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson: Remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor

Friends and neighbors, Seventy-seven years ago this morning, more than 350 Japanese planes thundered toward Hawaii to launch a devastating, unprovoked surprise attack that killed more than 2,400 Americans. As the legend goes, Yamamoto said…

December 7, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion budget surplus

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.544 billion for 2020-21 budget cycle. By…

December 7, 2018

Senator Newman comments on budget surplus

On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast. The report, which paints a picture of the state’s financial health, projected a surplus of $1.544 billion for upcoming two-year budget cycle – the largest budget…

December 7, 2018

Senator Relph issues statement on budget surplus

Yesterday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.544 billion for upcoming two-year budget cycle -- the largest budget surplus in…

December 7, 2018

Senator Newman comments on transportation commissioner nomination

Sen. David Osmek: The fact is, we can provide money without raising taxes

Jasinski: Protecting veterans from scammers

Sen. Jensen encourages Carver Co. communities & organizations to apply for Urban Agriculture Grants

Senator Weber applauds ruling upholding legislative oversight of state agencies

Senator Relph announces grant application deadline extension

Senator Goggin: MDA Extends Deadline for Urban Agriculture Grants

Senator Roger Chamberlain named Legislator of the Year by Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Sen. Draheim holding Legislative Solutions Town Halls

Jeff Howe sworn in as Minnesota’s newest state senator

Senator Weber comments on $1.5 billion budget surplus

Senator Bruce Anderson: MDA Extends Deadline for Urban Agriculture Grants

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen: Budget Forecast shows Minnesota’s economy is strong

Senator Bruce Anderson: Remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor

Senator Bruce Anderson statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion budget surplus

Senator Newman comments on budget surplus

Senator Relph issues statement on budget surplus

Senator Mark Johnson: Budget Forecast reveals positive signs for Minnesota economy

Sen. Scott Jensen: With $1.5B surplus, MN can focus on lowering cost of health care

Senator Paul Utke: Budget Forecast shows Minnesota’s economy is strong

Sen. Howe authors first bill voted off the Senate floor—extends COVID presumption for workers

Senator Gazelka, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Eichorn, Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Housley, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Limmer, Judiciary committee pass bill to require Senate Confirmation of Sentencing Guidelines Commission members appointed by Governor

Housley’s CMV screening bill gets approved by MDH committee making Minnesota the first state to universally screen all newborns

Legislature Reconvenes for the 2022 Session