Sen. Torrey Westrom

Sen. Westrom applauds Gov. Dayton for admitting fault to MNLARS mess

Senator Torrey Westrom applauded Governor Dayton for assuming sole responsibility for Minnesota’s new failed automotive licensing system, MNLARS. During a Tuesday, March 6 press conference, Governor Mark Dayton stated in response to a question about MNLARS,…
rosen opioid awareness

Rosen: Battling the Opioid Addiction Crisis in Minnesota

Battling the Opioid Addiction Crisis in Minnesota By: Senator Julie Rosen March 1 was Opioid Awareness Day at the Capitol – one of the most important awareness events we hold each year. Opioid Awareness Day…
Sen. Torrey Westrom

Sen. Westrom supports increase to MN school safety

Sen. Torrey Westrom Supports Increase to Minnesota School Safety Senator Torrey Westrom and his colleagues in the Minnesota State Senate announced plans to fund additional school safety measures throughout the state’s schools. The proposed legislation…
Senator Karin Housley

Senator Housley comments on legislative auditor’s report

In response to a scathing report by the Office of the Legislative Auditor of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Health Facility Complaints, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chair of the Senate Aging…
Senator Bill Weber

Senator Weber's weekly update for March 2, 2018

Dear neighbors, With the second week of the 2018 legislative session behind us, the pace has picked up considerably here at the Capitol -- and things are moving quickly! I wanted to take a moment…

Jasinski to carry 'Minnesotans for Ridesharing' bill

A new coalition committed to bringing ridesharing to all of Minnesota launched at the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday. “Minnesotans for Ridesharing” includes business organizations, non-profits, restaurants, hospitality venues and individuals who believe the Minnesota…
Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake)

Sen. Draheim: Budget surplus result of tax relief

Sen. Rich Draheim: Budget surplus result of tax relief   On Tuesday, February 28, officials at with the State of Minnesota announced a state government budget surplus of $329 million. The surplus is $518 million…

Chamberlain: February revenue forecast shows tax cuts work

Earlier today, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. According to the report, the state has a $329 million surplus…