Senator Carla Nelson

Nelson joins bipartisan majority in clearing Sunday liquor sales

A bipartisan coalition of legislators, including Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), voted on Monday to approve legislation allowing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. “I voted ‘yes’ along with a majority of constituents who support giving…
Sen. Andrew Lang

Legislation to re-open Appleton prison introduced by Sen. Lang

On Wednesday, Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) introduced a bill that would direct state officials to either purchase or lease-to-own the Prairie Correctional Facility, an unused prison located in Appleton, MN. Senate File 1322, aims at…
Senator Bill Weber

Bill to jumpstart Minnesota shrimp industry passes first committee

Legislation aimed at incentivizing the production of shrimp in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle on Thursday, earning bipartisan support from the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee. The bill, Senate File 841, authored…

Senate passes pro-jobs bills with bipartisan support

Delivering on a commitment to advance Minnesota’s economy, Senate Republicans succeeded in passing two common sense bills today that encourage job growth in Greater Minnesota. H.F. 14, authored by Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Willmar), will transfer…
Sen. Andrew Mathews

With bipartisan support, Sherco bill passes Senate

Legislation aimed at allowing the Becker-based Sherco plant to transition from coal to natural gas cleared a key legislative hurdle on Thursday, passing the full Senate with broad support. The bill, authored by Sen. Andrew…
Senator Jeremy Miller

Miller introduces repeal of Sunday sales ban

Minnesota’s longstanding law preventing liquor stores from operating on Sundays would be repealed under two new bills authored by State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona). Senate File 1086 would fully repeal the ban and allow liquor…
Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

Dahms brings expertise, experience to commission appointments

Last week, the Senate Rules and Administration Committee formally approved the appointment of Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) to several key commissions. Sen. Dahms was reappointed to the Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council (MAELC) and…

Senator Rich Draheim holds forum in Northfield

On Friday, February 10, State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) attended a town hall forum at the Cannon Valley Friends Meeting House in Northfield. The event was hosted by members of ISAIAH, a statewide faith-based…
Senator Scott Jensen, M.D.

How Does a Patient Matter?

A long-standing pillar of medical care—the relationship between patient and healer—is today under siege. Ongoing maneuverings in the health care industry sabotage this critical connection and undermine its value. This bond has been strained by…

Vikings stadium suite use investigated in joint committee hearing

The Minnesota House and Senate State Government committees will hold a joint hearing to demand answers regarding Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority’s (MSFA) improper use of two Vikings stadium suites, which “violated a core ethical principle,”…
Sen. Paul Anderson of Plymouth

Sen. Anderson advances Minnesota Math Corps funding

The Senate Committee on Education Finance has passed a bipartisan bill to support a math tutoring program for elementary and middle school students. Minnesota Math Corps, an AmeriCorps initiative, delivers trained math tutors to school…

Draheim’s Palmer amaranth bill passes first committee

A bill authored by Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) passed its first Senate committee on Tuesday. Senate File 405 would mandate the state of Minnesota notify property owners if the noxious Palmer amaranth weed is…