Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – April 22, 2022

Friends and neighbors,  Last session, the Minnesota Legislature passed a $52 billion state budget, which included $1.1 billion in funding increases for education — the largest formula growth in 15 years.  The current legislative session, therefore, serves…

Chamberlain update: Tax Cuts-Education-Social Media

Friends and neighbors,The senate returned from Easter and Passover break this last Tuesday. I personally enjoyed time away with family and caught up on some needed rest. I hope you were able to enjoy the…
Ruud

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

This week, the Legislature came back from Easter/Passover Break and hit the ground running. Nearly every omnibus bill has a hearing this week or next… only one month remains before the 2022 legislative session is…

Westrom: Minnesota Can Be ‘The Land of Broadband’

Affordable and reliable broadband is crucial if we want Greater Minnesota to be competitive with the rest of the digital world. Our economy, our children’s education, and many of our lives are now dependent on…
Lang

Lang bill funds safety improvements to New London intersection

The Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday heard legislation authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) that addresses a potential intersection improvement project for the intersection of Trunk Highway 9 and Trunk Highway 23 in New…

Sen. Rarick: Highway 73 Has Waited Long Enough

) The Minnesota Senate’s Transportation Committee this week considered my bill S.F. 3050, which would appropriate money for reconstruction and improvements along the 8 miles of the Trunk Highway 73 near the city of Cromwell.…

Senator Dahms’ Statement on Highway 14 Groundbreaking

Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) released the following video statement on the groundbreaking of the final leg of Highway 14 expansion between Nicollet and New Ulm. Watch Video Statement You can also listen to the video audio here.

Kiffmeyer: Working to help Minnesota be on the right track

Friends and neighbors, We are all aware of the rising inflation rates, spike in crime in our communities, and effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our students. To address these central issues, my Senate Republican colleagues and I…