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February 7, 2022

Statement from Sen. Jasinski

Today Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) released the following statement with information regarding an accident with another snowmobile: “On Friday, February 4 I was in an accident involving another snowmobile at the Minnesota Rendezvous event. I was…

February 4, 2022

Rosen, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Watch the press conference Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) and Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace…

February 4, 2022

Senator Paul Gazelka awarded MnFIRE’s Commemorative Bronze Axe for Firefighter Health Leadership and Support

On Thursday, the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) awarded Sen. Paul Gazelka (R – East Gull Lake) its coveted bronze axe to commemorate his leadership in the fight for firefighter health and wellness. “I am extremely…

February 4, 2022

Republicans roll out bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

On Thursday, Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different…

February 4, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol — Feb. 4, 2022

Friends and neighbors, The 2022 legislative session recently began on Monday, Jan. 31, and it is a privilege to be back in St. Paul to represent the people of Senate District 29. I remain committed…

February 4, 2022

Senator Osmek, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Senator Osmek, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers (ST. PAUL, MN) –Today, Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in…

February 4, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! The 2022 legislative session began this week—there are many issues we will be dealing with in the months ahead. Below are a couple items from this week. Legislation for Phasing-Out Social Security TaxSenator Carrie…

February 3, 2022

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today, Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills…

February 3, 2022

Senator Jim Abeler introduces legislation to address dire workforce shortages in nursing facilities and group homes

ST. PAUL — Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), chair of the Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee, today introduced a bill that would allow the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to reinstate waivers and modifications to certain human services…

February 3, 2022

Senator Rarick, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today, Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills…

February 3, 2022

Senator Koran, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today, Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills…

February 3, 2022

Senator Weber, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today, Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills…

February 3, 2022

Duckworth Advocates for Public Safety Bills that Support Law Enforcement

Today Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. Six different bills are included…

February 3, 2022

Goggin, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Watch the press conference Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Senate Republicans today rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address…

February 3, 2022

Lang, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. Six different bills are included…

February 3, 2022

Newman, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Watch the press conference Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace…

February 3, 2022

Senate Majority rolls out bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills…

February 3, 2022

Sen. Howe authors first bill voted off the Senate floor—extends COVID presumption for workers

With unanimous bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that would extend the Covid presumption for workers that have contracted COVID while on the job, making this the first bill passed by the Senate…

February 3, 2022

Senator Gazelka, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today, Senator Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) joined other Republicans to roll out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The six different bills help young people get their degree in…

February 3, 2022

Eichorn, Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills…