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May 23, 2022

Sen. Ingebrigtsen: Democrats Block Minnesotans From Getting Tax Relief, Prove They Are Unable To Compromise To Improve Lives Of Minnesotans

St Paul, MN – The 2022 Session closed without the passage of major bills providing tax relief, support for public safety and law enforcement, investments in student-first education proposals, and resources to stabilize our struggling…

May 23, 2022

Goggin: Democrats Block Minnesotans From Getting Tax Relief, Prove They Are Unable To Compromise To Improve Lives Of Minnesotans

The 2022 Session ended without the passage of major bills providing tax relief, support for public safety and law enforcement, investments in student-first education proposals, and resources to stabilize our struggling long-term care facilities. “I…

May 22, 2022

Senate passes mental health package to support students, individuals in crisis, and work towards mental competency restoration

Today, the Minnesota Senate unanimouosly passed a historic investment to support mental health needs. The $92.7 million package makes strategic investments in expanding mental health care access for Minnesotans of all ages. The legislation closes the mental…

May 22, 2022

Goggin: Senate Approves Bipartisan Agriculture, Broadband, & Drought Relief Agreement to Help Minnesotans Connect and Compete, Support Farmers

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a significant bipartisan agriculture, broadband, and drought relief bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation expands broadband funding, provides relief to farmers still struggling from the effects of…

May 22, 2022

Senate, House Pass Bipartisan Agriculture, Broadband, & Drought Relief Agreement to Help Minnesotans Connect and Compete, Support Farmers

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a significant bipartisan agriculture, broadband, and drought relief bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation, authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria), works to expand broadband funding, provide relief to farmers still struggling…

May 22, 2022

Miller: Senate approves bipartisan agreement to invest heavily in broadband access

The Minnesota Senate today approved a comprehensive agriculture, broadband, and drought relief bill that invests heavily in expanding broadband access to unserved and underserved Minnesota communities. “High-speed internet is no longer just a luxury, it…

May 22, 2022

Senate, House pass bipartisan Agriculture, Broadband, and Drought Relief bill—helping Minnesotans connect and supporting farmers

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a significant bipartisan agriculture, broadband, and drought relief bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation expands broadband funding, provides relief to farmers still struggling from the aftereffects of last year’s historic drought, and…

May 22, 2022

Senate, House pass bipartisan Agriculture, Broadband, and Drought Relief bill—helping Minnesotans connect and supporting farmers

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a significant bipartisan agriculture, broadband, and drought relief bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation expands broadband funding, provides relief to farmers still struggling from the aftereffects of last year’s historic drought, and…

May 21, 2022

Jasinski: Senate approves compromise liquor bill that raises growler cap, makes changes to state liquor laws

The Minnesota Senate today overwhelmingly approved a compromise liquor bill that makes a number of changes to the state’s liquor laws. “This is a fantastic agreement that will benefit small businesses and consumers across the…

May 20, 2022

Senate passes Liquor Bill to benefit Minnesota businesses and consumers—includes Housley’s bill to raise Growler Cap

Today with overwhelming bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed a liquor bill that updates and improves Minnesota’s current liquor laws. Included provisions will allow Minnesota breweries and distilleries to grow their businesses and sell more of…

May 20, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

The Legislature needs to wrap up business for the legislative session by 11:59pm Sunday, May 22, 2022—it will be a working weekend at the Capitol. The remaining decisions pertain to how the state should appropriate…

May 19, 2022

Senator Miller applauds economic development grant for Winona Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development recently announced the second round of awards for its Main Street Economic Development Program, which includes a grant for the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Winona Area…

May 19, 2022

Senate Finance Committee approves Chamberlain bill to legalize sports wagering in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate’s Finance Committee today approved a groundbreaking bill by Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) to legalize sports wagering in Minnesota. “It’s long past time to legalize sports wagering in Minnesota,” Chamberlain said. “This…

May 18, 2022

Miller legislative update: Budget agreement reached!

05/18/2022Greetings from the Capitol,It’s crunch time here at the Capitol as we move through the last week of the 2022 legislative session. The week kicked off with the announcement of a bipartisan end of session…

May 18, 2022

Ruud’s Legacy Bill Funds Lessard-Sams Conservation Projects

Yesterday with broad bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed the annual Legacy bill authored by Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) that funds Lessard-Sams project recommendations. This bill appropriates $159 million to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage…

May 18, 2022

Howe legislation removes 12-year limit on Minnesota National Guard reenlistment bonuses

With unanimous support, the Minnesota Senate yesterday passed key legislation that authorizes members of the Minnesota National Guard who have more than 12 years of service to be eligible for reenlistment and commissioning bonuses. Authored by Senator Jeff…

May 16, 2022

Senate Unanimously Approves Duckworth Bill Helping Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Today with unanimous support, the Minnesota Senate passed key legislation authored by Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) that allows the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District much needed flexibility regarding their property. After paying any related debts, it allows for funds to be deposited into the…

May 13, 2022