Highway 14 a Major Accomplishment in 2021.
I think it would be safe to say that many who read this have had an encounter while driving along old U.S. Highway 14 that you won’t ever forget. It has been a goal for…
Kiffmeyer: Prosecutors and judges have a responsibility to keep communities safe
Friends and neighbors, I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones. Ralph and I enjoyed taking the opportunity to slow down a little before the new legislative session begins at the…
Limmer: Not the role of prosecutors to ignore laws, ‘Transparency in Charging’ will be examined
ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Chair Warren Limmer (R – Maple Grove) responded to the Minnesota Police Chiefs Association letter outlining support for “Transparency in Charging” legislation: “Clearly the ‘soft on crime’…
Thank You for your Efforts Last Year
Friends & neighbors, After this trying year, I would like to look back on 2021 and thank the hard-working people in our community. First, I would like to thank all the small business owners who…
Kiffmeyer: Merry Christmas!
Friends and neighbors, After a couple of years of difficulty, Christmas in 2021 will resemble Christmases of old for the vast majority of us. We are once again gathering with our families, seeing our loved…
Rosen to Co-Chair council with focus on funding to prevent crime, reduce recidivism, create safe communities
ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senator Julie Rosen (R- Fairmont) was appointed as co-chair of the Council on Justice Reinvestment, as announced by the Governor’s office. “Serving as co-chair of the Council on Justice Reinvestment is…
Senate GOP responds to independent investigation of harassment policy
ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Secretary of the Senate Cal Ludeman notified the Senate the independent investigation into the Senate harassment policy is concluded. The investigation was started after a former Senate DFL employee made…
Coleman Named Vice-Chair of Senate Tax Committee
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced that Senator Julia Coleman (R-Chanhassen) will become the Vice-Chair of the Senate Tax Committee during the 2022 legislative session. Senator Coleman served as a regular member of the committee during the…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! MN Association of Soil Water Conservation District’s Legislator of the Year AwardFor her extensive and significant efforts to support SWCDs at the Legislature, the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…