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May 5, 2022

Duckworth Passes Bill to Care for Veterans

With unanimous bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into Veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options, and fund enlistment and…

May 5, 2022

Senate Passes Veterans Bill to Complete Bemidji Veterans Home Project & Provide Support for Minnesota Veterans

With unanimous support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into Veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options, and fund enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses. The…

May 5, 2022

Weber, Senate, Support Minnesota Vets Through Veterans Homes and Service & Re-Enlistment Bonuses

(ST. PAUL, MN) — With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options,…

May 5, 2022

Osmek, Senate, Support Minnesota Vets Through Veterans Homes and Service & Re-Enlistment Bonuses

(ST. PAUL, MN) — With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options,…

May 5, 2022

Veterans’ bill funds re-enlistment bonuses, completion of Veterans’ Homes, housing options, and service bonuses

With unanimous support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into Veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options, and fund enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses.…

May 5, 2022

Gazelka, Senate, Support Minnesota Vets Through Veterans Homes and Service & Re-Enlistment Bonuses

With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that makes critical investments into veteran services across the state. This bill includes provisions that provide post-service resources, expand housing options, and fund enlistment and…

May 5, 2022

Pratt, Senate pass comprehensive transportation bill that includes funding for safety improvements at Hwy 169 intersection

With broad bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive transportation bill that provides more than $5.7 billion in transportation funding, including more than $4.32 billion for roads and bridges over the next five years, without…

May 5, 2022

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

ST. PAUL, MN – On Wednesday, we 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. Minnesota thrives when it has…

May 5, 2022

Senator Weber, Senate, approve 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

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…

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…

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…

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…