News – Page 132 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

February 3, 2022

Senator Koran, 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 Weber, 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

Duckworth Advocates for Public Safety Bills that Support Law Enforcement

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. Six different bills are included…

February 3, 2022

Goggin, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Watch the press conference Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Senate Republicans today 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…

February 3, 2022

Lang, Senate GOP 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. Six different bills are included…

February 3, 2022

Newman, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Watch the press conference Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) 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 3, 2022

Senate Majority rolls out 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

Sen. Howe authors first bill voted off the Senate floor—extends COVID presumption for workers

With unanimous bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that would extend the Covid presumption for workers that have contracted COVID while on the job, making this the first bill passed by the Senate…

February 3, 2022

Senator Gazelka, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Today, Senator Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) joined other Republicans to roll out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The six different bills help young people get their degree in…

February 3, 2022

Eichorn, Senate GOP rolls 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

Housley, Senate GOP 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. Six different bills are included…

February 3, 2022

Senate GOP rolls 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 Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The…

February 2, 2022

Limmer, Judiciary committee pass bill to require Senate Confirmation of Sentencing Guidelines Commission members appointed by Governor

ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee heard a bill (S.F. 2672) by its Chair, Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) that would require senate confirmation of the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC) members…

February 2, 2022

Sen. Ruud champions legislation for phasing out antiquated Social Security tax

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) is once again championing legislation that provides a phased-in subtraction of taxable Social Security benefits for purposes of calculating taxable income in the state of Minnesota. As of last year,…

February 2, 2022

Housley’s CMV screening bill gets approved by MDH committee making Minnesota the first state to universally screen all newborns

On January 11 the Minnesota Department of Health’s Newborn Screening Advisory Committee overwhelmingly voted in favor of implementing universal congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening. Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) was the chief author on the Senate’s original…

February 2, 2022

Senator Koran, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Senator Weber, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Duckworth Advocates for Public Safety Bills that Support Law Enforcement

Goggin, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Lang, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Newman, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Senate Majority rolls out bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Sen. Howe authors first bill voted off the Senate floor—extends COVID presumption for workers

Senator Gazelka, Senate Republicans, roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Eichorn, Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Housley, Senate GOP roll out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers

Limmer, Judiciary committee pass bill to require Senate Confirmation of Sentencing Guidelines Commission members appointed by Governor

Housley’s CMV screening bill gets approved by MDH committee making Minnesota the first state to universally screen all newborns

Legislature Reconvenes for the 2022 Session

Senators Call For Audit To Get To Bottom Of Nearly $200 Million Fraud Scheme