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December 16, 2021

Forest Lake Area Schools return to distance learning—Housley expresses concern, urges solution

It was announced on December 15 that the Forest Lake Area Schools will transition back to distance learning due to a severe transportation staffing shortage affecting bus routes. This period of distance learning began on…

December 16, 2021

Senator David Osmek named Champion of the Suburban Transit Providers by the Suburban Transit Association

Today, Minnesota Senate President David Osmek (R-Mound) was named Champion of the Suburban Transit Providers by the Suburban Transit Association (STA). The prestigious award recognizes legislators that support the organization and engage in a collaborative…

December 16, 2021

Kiffmeyer: Happy birthday to the National Guard!

Friends and neighbors, You may not know this, but December 13 marked an important anniversary. It is the date that is officially recognized as the birthdate of the National Guard. It was on that date…

December 15, 2021

Senator Nelson celebrates airport economic development grant for Rochester

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has announced that the city of Rochester has been awarded a $250,000 Airport Infrastructure Renewal grant (AIR Grant), which provides grants to counties, airport authorities, or cities…

December 15, 2021

Senator Coleman Unanimously Elected to Serve as Chair of Key Oversight Committee

On Tuesday, December 12, Senator Julia Coleman was unanimously elected Chairwoman of the Minnesota Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government by her fellow committee members. The commission was established to oversee the Metropolitan Council’s operating and capital budgets,…

December 15, 2021

Senator Ruud receives prestigious Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation District’s Legislator of the Year Award

For her extensive and significant efforts to support SWCDs at the Legislature, the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) recognized Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) on Dec. 13 as its 2021 MASWCD…

December 10, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10!Pearl Harbor 80th AnniversaryThis past December 7th was National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day…survivors and veterans came together to remember and honor the 2,400 service members and civilians who were killed during the attack…

December 10, 2021

Limmer “adamantly opposed” to reducing sentences while crime on the rise

ST. PAUL, MN –Today Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) and members of the Senate Majority released a letter for public comment on a proposed change to reduce sentencing guidelines for criminals who offend while in custody.…

December 8, 2021

Staffing shortages in nursing homes cause for concern—Abeler holds hearing to discuss collaborative solutions

The Senate Health Services Reform committee convened today to host a hearing that covered a number of topics, with specific focus being placed on operational concerns for nursing homes and hospitals throughout Minnesota. In the…

December 8, 2021

CEE Selects Senator Jason Rarick as Their 2021 Energy Efficiency Champion Award Recipient

On December 8, 2021, the Center for Energy and Efficiency (CEE) presented Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) with the 2021 Energy Efficiency Champion Award. The award recognizes “outstanding work in innovating and improving cost-effective energy…

December 8, 2021

Kiffmeyer: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation

Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflationBy: Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Friends and neighbors, Pearl Harbor 80th anniversary December 7 marked the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is…

December 8, 2021

Senator Rarick Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the November budget forecast showing a record-setting $7.7 billion projected surplus for the 2022-2023 biennium. Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) issued the following statement regarding the forecast report.…

December 8, 2021

Senator Koran Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the November budget forecast showing a record-setting $7.7 billion projected surplus for the 2022-2023 biennium. Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) issued the following statement regarding the forecast report.…

December 8, 2021

Senator Weber Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the November budget forecast showing a record-setting $7.7 billion projected surplus for the 2022-2023 biennium. Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) issued the following statement regarding the forecast report. “The…

December 8, 2021

Senator Gazelka Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the November budget forecast showing a record-setting $7.7 billion projected surplus for the 2022-2023 biennium. Senator Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) issued the following statement regarding the forecast…

December 7, 2021

Forest Lake Area Schools return to distance learning—Housley expresses concern, urges solution

Senator David Osmek named Champion of the Suburban Transit Providers by the Suburban Transit Association

Kiffmeyer: Happy birthday to the National Guard!

Senator Nelson celebrates airport economic development grant for Rochester

Senator Coleman Unanimously Elected to Serve as Chair of Key Oversight Committee

Senator Ruud receives prestigious Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation District’s Legislator of the Year Award

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Limmer “adamantly opposed” to reducing sentences while crime on the rise

Staffing shortages in nursing homes cause for concern—Abeler holds hearing to discuss collaborative solutions

CEE Selects Senator Jason Rarick as Their 2021 Energy Efficiency Champion Award Recipient

Kiffmeyer: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation

Senator Rarick Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

Senator Koran Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

Senator Weber Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

Senator Gazelka Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

Kiffmeyer: Make your voice heard on proposed social studies standards

Jasinski: An update on Hero Pay and controversial new social studies standards

Goggin: Support for farmer mental health and a rosy budget picture

Senator Jasinski: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation

Senator Newman: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation