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June 14, 2018

Senator Michelle Benson response to Minneapolis child care center raid

On June 13, a child care center in Minneapolis was raided over allegations of fraud and misconduct related to improper billing. The investigation, which was conducted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Bureau…

June 14, 2018

Senator John Jasinski response to Minneapolis child care center raid

On June 13, a child care center in Minneapolis was raided over allegations of fraud and misconducted related to improper billing. The investigation, which was conducted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Bureau…

June 14, 2018

Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica coming to St. Paul

Neighbors, The Vietnam War defined a generation and changed the lives of millions; not just those who fought in the war, but their families, their friends. As you know, when veterans returned home after serving…

June 14, 2018

Senator Mike Goggin response to Minneapolis child care center raid

June 14, 2018

Sen. Paul Anderson’s bipartisan Youth Skills Program awards grants to train high schoolers

Partnership with local businesses to train students in high growth & demand jobs On Friday, June 8, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry awarded five business-school partnerships across the state $95,000 grants each to…

June 14, 2018

Sen. Jim Abeler statement in response to DHS negligence

“We have trusted the Department of Human Services to oversee $15 billion in taxpayer dollars, and they have been consistently negligent. In just the past 24 hours, rampant day care fraud has been exposed, and…

June 13, 2018

White Bear Lake schools, Cerenity Senior Care to receive Youth Skills Training Grant

White Bear Lake area schools and Cerenity Senior Care have been awarded a $95,000 grant through the Youth Skills Training Program to help connect students to opportunities in high-demand fields like health care. The partnership…

June 11, 2018

Jasinski: Infrastructure bill big win for Minnesotans, Highway 14 finally funded

Infrastructure bill big win for Minnesotans, Highway 14 finally funded By: Senator John Jasinski I think most of us are pretty disappointed with the way session ended. We spent months working across the aisle on…

June 11, 2018

Goggin: Gov. Dayton's vetoes cast shadow of disappointment

Gov. Dayton's vetoes cast shadow of disappointment By: Senator Mike Goggin When the Senate re-convened at the end of February, we knew it was going to be a fast and furious session. We had a…

June 11, 2018

Goodhue County Manufacturing Collaborative to receive Youth Skills Training Grant

A collaborative of manufacturers in Goodhue County, led by Red Wing Ignite, will receive a $95,000 grant from the Youth Skills Training Program to help connect young students to paid-learning opportunities in high-demand fields. The…

June 11, 2018

Winona’s REACH initiative to receive Youth Skills Training Grant

The Winona Chamber of Commerce’s innovative REACH initiative will be able to prepare more students for careers in specialized-high-skilled fields thanks to a $95,000 grant from the Youth Skills Training Program. The REACH initiative is…

June 7, 2018

Sen. Newman: result of Gov’s tax veto "Minnesota families will be clobbered"

Following the conclusion of the 2018 Minnesota legislative session, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the legislature’s Tax Relief and Conformity Bill, nullifying efforts to decrease taxes for 82% of Minnesotans, prevent tax increases for 99.8% of…

June 6, 2018

Goggin: Still time to weigh in on nitrogen rule

Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who came out to last night’s meeting on the Nitrogen rule hosted by the Department of Agriculture. I am incredibly grateful to Commissioner Frederickson and his team for adding a…

June 5, 2018

Senator Goggin announces town hall meetings

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) will be co-hosting a series of town hall forums with State Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) and State Representative Barb Haley (R-Red Wing). The events will serve as an opportunity…

June 5, 2018

Sen. Paul Gazelka secures funding for Long Prairie Regional Community Well-Being Center

A planned Regional Community Well-Being Center in Long Prairie will become a reality after Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) secured $700,000 in funding for the project through the legislature’s bonding bill, signed by Gov. Dayton last…

May 31, 2018

Senator Rosen celebrates Gov. Dayton signing public pension reform bill

State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center), chair of the Commission on Pensions and Retirement, celebrated the signing by Gov. Mark Dayton of a landmark overhaul of Minnesota’s public pension system. Senator Rosen spent several years…

May 30, 2018

Bipartisan infrastructure bill now law – includes critical transportation funding championed by Sen. Newman

On Wednesday, May 30th the Governor signed into law the Minnesota Legislature’s “brick and mortar” infrastructure bill that included $544 million in vital transportation funding championed by Senator Scott Newman [R-Hutchinson], Chairman of the Senate…

May 30, 2018

Infastructure bill championed by Sen. Nelson signed into law, includes full HWY 14 expansion

Senator Carla Nelson applauded the Minnesota Legislature’s bipartisan “bricks and mortar” infrastructure bill that was signed into law by Governor Dayton on Wednesday, May 30. The bill prioritizes critical road repairs, safe schools, essential infrastructure,…

May 30, 2018

Sen. Newman statement on full funding for critical Highway 14 four-lane expansion

The Governor signed into law the Minnesota Legislature’s $825 million “brick and mortar” infrastructure bill that included full funding for the critical four-lane expansion of Highway 14 in Southern Minnesota. Senator Scott Newman [R-Hutchinson], Chairman of…

May 30, 2018

Jasinski: Republicans deliver full funding for Highway 14

Watch the press conference video on Facebook. St. Paul – The Highway 14 expansion between Owatonna and Dodge Center became a reality today, twenty-five years after its first Environmental Impact Study was completed in 1993, and twelve…