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February 8, 2022

Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect workers’ benefits

This week Senate Republicans proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect workers’ benefits. On January 1st, 2020, the UI Trust Fund…

February 7, 2022

Housley, Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

Today Senate Republicans proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits. On January 1st, 2020, the UI Trust Fund…

February 7, 2022

Ruud supportive of plan to immediately pay off UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

Today Senate Republicans proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits. On January 1st, 2020, the UI Trust Fund…

February 7, 2022

Statement from Sen. Johnson

Senator Mark Johnson released the following statement on his involvement in the snowmobile accident with Sen. John Jasinski: While at the Minnesota Rendezvous event, I was unfortunately involved in the accident that left Senator John…

February 7, 2022

Westrom: Let’s Shine Light on Fraud and Waste this Session

This week the Minnesota legislature reconvened for the start of the 2022 legislative session. Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was on the Senate floor and released the following statement: “It’s good to be back at…

February 7, 2022

Senator Rosen named Legislator of the Year by Minnesota Professional Firefighters

Minnesota State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) has been named 2021 Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Professional Firefighters. Senator Rosen received the award for her work on the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, which addresses…

February 7, 2022

Goggin: Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Senator

Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Legislature officially reconvened on January 31 for the 2022 legislative session, the final session of the 2021-2022 biennium. This will also be my last session as your Senator. A few…

February 7, 2022

Pratt, Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

Today Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits. Sen. Pratt was joined at…

February 7, 2022

Senate Republicans propose immediate pay off for UI debt, refill the fund to protect employees’ benefits

ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senators Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) and Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) proposed $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund…

February 7, 2022

Senator Rarick Proposes to Immediately Pay Off UI Debt and Refill The Fund to Protect Employees’ Benefits

Today, Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) joined his colleague Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) to propose $2.73 billion to immediately pay off the state’s $1.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt and refill the fund…

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…