Senator Mathews: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside

On Wednesday, April 26, Minnesota Senate Democrats tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan electionchanges by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party line vote 34-33.  “With…

Senator Bahr: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside

(ST. PAUL) – On Wednesday, April 26, Minnesota Senate Democrats tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan electionchanges by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party line…

Democrats pass dangerous, convoluted cannabis legalization bill

The bill forces cannabis into cities without adequate public safety support, public awareness campaigns, or substance abuse prevention.  ST. PAUL – Today Senate Democrats voted to advance cannabis legalization that Republicans say is not ready…

Sen. Rarick: A Tale of Two Bills

The Senate recently passed two critical, but very different, bills: the Health and Human Services appropriation bill, and the Human Services appropriation bill. While these bills may have similar issue areas and the titles sound…
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Housley, Senate pass bipartisan Housing bill

The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday passed a $1.1 billion Housing bill that makes needed investments in housing while creating new home ownership opportunities and expanding workforce housing. Included in this bill is language that helps…

Johnson and Weber respond to disappointing Senate Democrat Tax bill

ST. PAUL – Senate Committee Tax Lead Bill Weber (R- Luverne) and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statements on the Democrat’s disappointing tax bill:  Senator Bill Weber:   “This tax bill is a disappointment to most…

Senator Julia Coleman: Our Students Deserve Better

I firmly believe in investing robustly in our K-12 schools.  I believe in supporting our hardworking teachers, setting our students up for the best future possible, and giving our local districts autonomy.  That is why…