Senator Dornink: Bonding Tour Stops

Friends & Neighbors,  This week, I joined with the other members of the capital investment committee to tour bonding projects in Southwest Minnesota. A bonding project is typically a local infrastructure upgrade paid for by…
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Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Thank you for the great meetings and events last week—it is always a joy connecting!I was honored to represent the Minnesota State Senate at the Minnesota State Patrol’s 63rd Training Academy Graduation.…
Senator Karin Housley

Housley Concerned Walz Plan Will Strain Long-Term Care Staffing

Today the Senate Human Services Reform committee held an informational hearing to discuss a number of topics, including Governor Walz’s plan to staff new COVID-19 “decompression sites.” These sites will be treated as intermediary locations…
Senator Karin Housley

Senator Housley named Co-Deputy Majority Leader of Senate Majority

Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) was appointed the Co-Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus by Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona). “Senator Housley has done an incredible job serving the district she represents…
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Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Hoping you all have been enjoying our beautiful Minnesota fall weather…soaking up the outdoors is wonderful. This week was National Farmers Day…let’s thank and honor all the hardworking farmers for their contributions…

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Minnesota Colleges starting Meat Cutting Programs!Earlier this year, I authored an important bill for meat cutting grants that was included in our Agriculture budget. The language presented an exciting opportunity for growth…

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Update from the Capitol

Friends and neighbors,  During the “off-season” of the legislature, I am lucky enough to spend more time in the district with family, friends, and community members such as yourself. One thing I am always thrilled…

Miller: Come together to fully fund reinsurance

ST. PAUL, MN –  Today the Minnesota Department of Commerce released final rates for the 2022 individual insurance market showing increases between 4.31% and 11.33% for health care consumers. Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R – Winona) released…
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Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10!Here are a few items happening in St. Paul…Bonus Pay Plan for Frontline WorkersRepublican members of the Frontline Workers Bonus Pay Working Group proposed their plan this week to provide meaningful bonuses to…

Senator Dornink: Pro-Life

Friends and neighbors, I hope everyone has enjoyed their last weeks of Summer and the first days of Fall. We are entering a beautiful time of year with leaves changing and family celebrations. As a…

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Fall Update

Friends and neighbors,   Happy fall! As the leaves change, so do the needs of Minnesotans and we at the Legislature are still working hard to meet those needs  While we are still a few months…

Senator Kiffmeyer Prioritizes Frontline Workers

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake), a member of the Frontline Workers Bonus Pay Working Group, and other Republicans proposed their plan to provide meaningful bonuses to those who took the most risk to keep people…