News - Page 78 - Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 8, 2024

Senator Westrom stands up for the rights of property owners

On Monday, April 8, the Minnesota Senate narrowly approved a controversial housing bill, SF 3492, that fails to protect the rights of property owners During the floor debate, Republicans offered an amendment that would have…

April 8, 2024

Nelson amendment would protect taxpayer dollars used for state grants

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) on Monday offered an amendment to the Senate’s Jobs and Economic Development Policy bill aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars used for state grants. The Nelson amendment would have required…

April 8, 2024

Senator Rasmusson celebrates $2.2 million in Local Road Improvement Program grants for Otter Tail County

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced the latest recipients of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). This state program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction or reconditioning projects. In Otter…

April 8, 2024

Sen. Limmer’s bill to increase penalties for swatting heard in Senate Committee

Today the Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee heard a bill to expand the state’s swatting laws. Sen. Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) introduced and presented the bill. The bill makes it a felony to place…

April 8, 2024

Lucero: Democrats' partisan landlord-tenant bill fails to address skyrocketing rent prices

The Minnesota Senate on Monday narrowly approved a controversial bill making one-sided changes to rules affecting landlords and tenants that fails to address skyrocketing rent prices in Minnesota. Sen. Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael), the lead…

April 8, 2024

Jobs policy bill reduces accountability for tax dollars; fails to address labor shortage

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a Jobs and Economic Development Policy bill that tinkers around the edges of state job programs instead of taking bold and necessary steps to address Minnesota’s labor shortage or…

April 8, 2024

Democrat Policies Damaging the Future of Minnesota

Senate Democrats recently passed two mandate heavy bills that put the future of Minnesota at risk. One pertains to education policy and fails to address the areas where schools say they need the most support.…

April 5, 2024

Commerce bill includes Limmer proposal to help Minnesota families

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Senate today passed a commerce policy omnibus bill that includes many provisions to help consumers with the challenges they face in their daily lives. With protections benefitting seniors, delaying expensive…

April 5, 2024

Senator Westrom: Time to Say – No Funding for Sanctuary Cities

Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) recently introduced legislation, SF 5096, with multiple co-authors, to prohibit Minnesota’s hardworking taxpayer dollars from being used to aid cities or counties with “sanctuary status” for illegal immigrants. If this legislation…

April 5, 2024

Senator Anderson: Minnesota schools need flexibility, not new mandates

Friends and neighbors, Last session, the majority passed a massive education bill with more than 60 costly and burdensome mandates. In my recent meetings with local school boards and teachers, we have discussed the impact…

April 5, 2024

Jasinski: A $25 million road boost for small cities

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, Improving roads and bridges has been one of my top priorities for as long as I have been in the Senate. Many of you remember that finishing the…

April 5, 2024

Eichorn: Democrats want to offer unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants

Friends and neighbors, Since taking complete control of state government, Democrats have done everything they can to make Minnesota an even more attractive destination to illegal immigrants. Last year, they provided driver’s licenses to illegal…

April 5, 2024

Gruenhagen bill would provide tax break to Watertown for water tower construction

Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee on Wednesday reviewed a bill authored by Senator Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) that would provide a sales tax exemption to the city of Watertown for construction materials used to build a new…

April 5, 2024

Senator Dornink: Fostering small business growth and job opportunities

Friends and neighbors, Small businesses play a crucial role in our economy and communities by providing essential services and creating jobs. Unfortunately, small business owners and entrepreneurs in Minnesota face many challenges in our current…

April 4, 2024

Commerce policy omnibus includes key Republican proposals to help Minnesota consumers

The Minnesota Senate today passed a commerce policy omnibus bill that includes many provisions to help consumers with the challenges they face in their daily lives. With protections benefitting seniors, delaying expensive changes to Medigap…

April 4, 2024

Lieske, Minnesota Senate approve bipartisan agriculture policy bill

The Minnesota Senate approved a bipartisan agriculture policy bill Thursday that includes several provisions authored by Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) to make it easier for small farms and vendors to sell food products at community…

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April 4, 2024

Minnesota Senate honors Col. Matt Langer's service as head of state patrol

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution honoring Colonel Matt Langer for his nearly 25 years of exemplary service with the Minnesota State Patrol, including the last 10 years as its chief. Senate…

April 4, 2024

Education policy bill creates mandates, burdens schools, and fails to put students first

This week Senate Democrats passed a partisan, mandate-heavy education policy omnibus bill. The legislation fails to address the three areas where schools need the most support: increasing academic success, providing mandate relief and improving school safety. …

April 4, 2024

Education policy omnibus fails to put students first, focuses on additional unfunded mandates

April 4, 2024

Senator Coleman’s bill to increase motorcyclist safety incorporated into transportation policy omnibus

On Monday, March 18, the Senate Transportation Committee heard legislation, authored by Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia), to increase motorcyclist safety and visibility at night. SF 2132would allow a motorcycle to be equipped with certain white…