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February 23, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Committee update, SW Light Rail project, and redistricting

Friends and neighbors, My colleagues and I in the Senate are currently busy reviewing key legislation in our committees. Any single week there can be 24 to 26 committees here in the Senate, and most…

February 23, 2022

Duckworth Bill Helps Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) presented legislation in the Senate Education Committee 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 district’s general fund where…

February 22, 2022

Senator Jasinski, Senate Republicans join labor and business leaders to propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges with specific funding for small cities and towns

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Senate Republicans, along with labor and business leaders, are proposing a massive new investment in roads and bridges using existing revenue, with specific funding for small cities and townships. The…

February 22, 2022

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans join labor and business leaders to propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Senate Republicans today were joined by labor and business leaders to propose a massive new investment in roads and bridges using existing revenue. The proposal would direct 100% of…

February 22, 2022

Senate Republicans, labor, business leaders propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and labor and business leaders today proposed a massive new investment in roads and bridges using existing revenue. The proposal would direct 100% of tax revenue from the…

February 22, 2022

Senator Lang presents Outdoor Heritage Fund Bill

Yesterday in the Senate Environment Policy and Legacy Finance Committee, Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) presented legislation that appropriates key funding to Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund based on recommendations provided by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.The Lessard-Sams Outdoor…

February 21, 2022

Eichorn Named to Committee Overseeing Banking, Insurance, Consumer Protection

The Minnesota Senate Majority recently announced that Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) will become a member of the Senate Commerce Committee during the 2022 legislative session. The committee held its first hearing of the year on…

February 21, 2022

Ruud authors legislation to improve snowmobile safety

Today in the Senate Environment Policy and Legacy Finance Committee, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) presented legislation that seeks to improve snowmobile safety by increasing penalties and fines given to snowmobile operators that knowingly leave…

February 21, 2022

Legislators, healthcare professionals push to allow more nurses to work in Minnesota through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

The move would protect patients by rapidly getting more high-quality nurses on the job One-page handout on NLC National map of state progress toward adopting NLC (St. Paul) – Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) was joined…

February 21, 2022

Senator Scott Newman Announces Retirement

Minnesota State Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) today announced he will retire from the Senate at the end of the year. “Serving the people of McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, and Wright Counties has been the privilege of…

February 21, 2022

Key Howe legislation would improve Town Line Road in Stearns County

Last week Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) introduced legislation that would fund much-needed repairs to Town Line Road in Stearns County. Improvements would extend from Stearns County Road 5 to Stearns County Road 4.“Town Line Road…

February 18, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Supporting our law enforcement officers and affirming a parent’s role in education

Friends and neighbors, This session, Senate Republicans launched the C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for ‘Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.’ Minnesota’s law enforcement officers are currently leaving the force in far higher numbers than they are applying…

February 18, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

The Redistricting process was the subject at the Capitol this week as a map of new legislative districts was issued on Tuesday—a special panel of five state judges released its redistricting plan for Minnesota. Our…

February 18, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – Feb. 18, 2022

Friends and neighbors, Farmers serve as good stewards of the environment and play a central role in our community. However, local farmers are being hit hard by the alternating floods and droughts. This session, the Senate…

February 18, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman co-authors bill to fully legalize sports betting in Minnesota, bipartisan support expected in the Senate

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Julia Coleman today joined a bipartisan group of senators to announce a bill to fully legalize sports gambling in Minnesota. “From numerous constituent emails to discussions with my family and friends, legalizing…

February 18, 2022

Abeler, Housley, Utke introduce Long-Term Care Rescue Package, ensuring continued services during crisis

ST. PAUL, MN – Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today introduced a $322 million rescue package to address the staffing crisis facing long-term care centers, group homes, and home and direct care providers. As…

February 17, 2022

Goggin, Senate Republicans introduce Long-Term Care rescue package, ensuring continued services during crisis

Minnesota Senate Republicans and Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) today introduced a $322 million rescue package to address the staffing crisis facing long-term care centers, group homes, and home and direct care providers. As a…

February 17, 2022

Senator Osmek Champions Legislation to Protect Clean Water and Reduce Inflow and Infiltration

On Thursday, Senator David Osmek’s (R-Mound) environmentally focused legislation to help lake communities and the Metropolitan Council protect clean water and deal with inflow and infiltration (I/I) passed the Senate 66-0. “The existing mitigation efforts have…

February 17, 2022

Abeler and Housley introduce Long-Term Care Rescue Package, ensuring continued services during crisis

Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today introduced a $322 million rescue package to address the staffing crisis facing long term care centers, group homes, and home and direct care providers. As a…

February 17, 2022

Miller: Senate Republicans pass unemployment insurance fix, a police recruitment bill, and propose Parents Bill of Rights package

It’s been a busy week here at the Capitol getting bills passed in the Senate. Just this week, the Senate passed an Unemployment Insurance fix, a Police Recruitment bill, and a Parents Bill of Rights…