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May 4, 2022

Senator Nelson, Minnesota Senate Approve Bipartisan Higher Education Bill to Close Workforce Shortages, Help Students Learn Skills for High-Demand Careers

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and the Minnesota Senate today approved Higher Education and Workforce Development legislation to help alleviate worker shortages, prepare students for worthwhile careers, and improve safety at Minnesota colleges and…
May 4, 2022

Senator Dahms’ Video Statement on Agreement to Refill the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) released the following video statement on the Senate, House, Governor agreement made last week to refill the State’s Unemployment Insurance Trust fund.  Watch Video Statement Refiling the fund will stop…
May 4, 2022

Jasinski: Senate passes higher education bill that funds Owatonna Learn To Earn Coalition and helps Minnesota attract more police officers

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed Higher Education and Workforce Development legislation to help alleviate worker shortages, prepare students for worthwhile careers, and improve safety at Minnesota colleges and universities.   “The higher education bill this year…
goggin committee
May 4, 2022

Goggin: Senate Passes Bipartisan Higher Education Bill to Address Workforce Shortages & Help Students Learn Skills to Fill Good-Paying Jobs

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed Higher Education and Workforce Development legislation to help alleviate worker shortages, prepare students for worthwhile careers, and improve safety at Minnesota colleges and universities.   “We know there are massive shortages…
May 4, 2022

Senate Passes Higher Education Bill to Address Workforce Shortages & Help Students Learn Skills to Fill Good-Paying Jobs

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, the Minnesota Senate passed Higher Education and Workforce Development legislation to help alleviate worker shortages, prepare students for worthwhile careers, and improve safety at Minnesota colleges and universities.   “Our goals this year…
Kiffmeyer
May 4, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Increasing Election Transparency and Participation and Ensuring Our Students Succeed in Literacy

Friends and neighbors, It was an extremely productive week at the Capitol with key legislation being passed by the Minnesota Senate, including significant State Government and Education bills. Ensuring election transparency and increasing participation: As…
Howe
May 4, 2022

Howe, Senate approve education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

The Minnesota Senate yesterday approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically inadequate literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third grade; delivers funding to…
May 4, 2022

Senator Weber, Senate, approve transportation bill that dedicates $4.3 billion to rebuild roads and bridges without a gas tax increase

(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a comprehensive transportation bill that will provide more than $5.7 billion in transportation funding, including more than $4.32 billion specifically for roads and bridges over…
May 4, 2022

Senator Weber, Senate, Pass Legislation to Increase Election Transparency and Participation, Improve State Government, and Invest in Minnesota’s Veterans

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a significant State Government bill. The legislation works to increase election transparency and participation, improve state government, and support Minnesota’s veterans. “Senate Republicans are committed to safe and…
May 4, 2022

Senator Rarick: Senate approves an education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

Today, the Minnesota Senate approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically foundering literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third…
May 4, 2022

Senate Passes Measures to Invest in Road & Bridge Funding, Improve Election Integrity, and Support Veterans

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate debated and passed legislation addressing a wide range of topics including State Government Reform, Election Security, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation. The bills work to increase election transparency and participation, support Minnesota…
Pratt
May 4, 2022

Pratt, Senate approve education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

The Minnesota Senate yesterday approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically inadequate literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third grade; delivers funding to…
May 3, 2022

Senator Mathews: Senate Passes Signification Legislation to Combat the California Cars Minnesota Mandate, Increase Election Transparency and Participation

The Minnesota Senate recently passed significant State Government legislation, which includes a bill to combat the California Cars Minnesota Mandate. Authored by Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton), the Minnesota Consumer Choice of Fuel Act repeals the governor’s electric vehicle…
May 3, 2022

Newman: Senate approves education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

The Minnesota Senate today approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically foundering literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third…
Senator Roger Chamberlain with students
May 3, 2022

Chamberlain: Senate approves education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

The Minnesota Senate today approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically foundering literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third…
May 3, 2022

Miller: Senate approves education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

The Minnesota Senate today approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically foundering literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third…
May 3, 2022

Rosen: Senate approves education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

The Minnesota Senate today approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically foundering literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third…
May 3, 2022

Jasinski: Senate approves education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

The Minnesota Senate today approved an education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s chronically foundering literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve 90% reading proficiency by third…
May 3, 2022

Nelson: Senate approves education bill to reverse Minnesota’s declining reading scores

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and the Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan education bill that will reverse Minnesota’s struggling literacy scores. The legislation instructs school boards to develop a public, accountable plan that will achieve…
May 3, 2022

Sen. Benson statement on protecting life and supporting women

Senate Human Services Licensing Policy Committee Chair Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement responding to a Politico report on a draft of a U. S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v.…
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