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June 21, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka: Higher Education Budget Focuses On Students and Career Success

Today the Senate passed the State’s biennial Higher Education budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation provides crucial investments for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The bill works to keep college affordable…

June 21, 2021

Senator Ruud’s Legacy Finance bill protects and maintains treasured resources—passes Senate unanimously

Today, with unanimous bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed the final Legacy Finance bill authored by Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point). This bill appropriates $645.6 million to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Clean Water Fund,…

June 18, 2021

Senator Goggin responds to libelous Red Wing League of Women Voters accusations

To the editor: Now that the 2021 regular legislative session has wrapped up I wanted to address a libelous accusation leveled against me and Rep. Steve Drazkowski by the Red Wing League of Women Voters…

June 18, 2021

Senator Mathews Agrees with Majority of Minnesotans: Police are Trustworthy

Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) released the following statement responding to polling showing overwhelming support for law enforcement, and significant concern for rising crime from Minnesotans. “Minnesotans deserve to not only feel safe walking their streets no…

June 17, 2021

Senator Miller honored with Certificate of Appreciation for work on disability services

The Minnesota Council on Disability has awarded Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) with a Certificate of Appreciation for his work in support of the disability community. “From my first day in office, supporting people with…

June 17, 2021

Chamberlain: Senate Education budget prioritizes schools and students

Friends and neighbors, this week the governor called the legislature to a special session. We convened and have started the process of passing the final budget bills. There are 14 bills that need to be…

June 16, 2021

Goggin: Next state budget includes grants for swimming lessons and lifeguard training

The Minnesota legislature will provide $220,000 for a new water safety grant program that will help more at-risk and low-income children learn to swim. Over the last weekend alone, four Minnesotans died in water-related accidents,…

June 15, 2021

Draheim: Pass the eviction off-ramp agreement for a smooth transition

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Rich Draheim (R- Madison Lake) released the following statement on the eviction off-ramp agreement: “It’s imperative that we pass the eviction moratorium off-ramp agreement this week to ensure a smooth transition…

June 15, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Today, the Minnesota legislature returned to the Capitol for special session to finalize the state’s two-year $52 billion budget—it is important to pass the budget before July 1 to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate…

June 14, 2021

Republican and Democrat legislators reach agreement on tax bill to provide meaningful relief for Minnesota families and businesses

Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today announced a deal has been struck on a bipartisan $944 million tax bill aimed at jumpstarting the economy and helping workers and small business owners recover from…

June 14, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka applauds court’s ruling on Line 3 pipeline

On Monday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals reaffirmed state regulators’ key approvals of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project with a 2-1 ruling backing the Public Utilities Commission’s choice to grant Enbridge the…

June 14, 2021

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Matson, Priebe ‘Officer of the Year’ – Gazelka, Rosen named ‘Legislator of the Year’ – K-9 Bravo receives Bravery and Courage Award

On Saturday, June 12 at its annual convention in Alexandria, Minnesota, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) announced its Officer of the Year and Legislator of the Year awards for both 2020 and…

June 14, 2021

Senator Ruud Once Again Recognized for Dedication to Companion Animals

The Animal Humane Society today presented Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) with the 2021 Animal Advocate Award, recognizing her dedication to the welfare of companion animals. This award honors lawmakers who led the way and…

June 14, 2021

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Senator Rosen ‘Legislator of the Year’

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Matson, Priebe ‘Officer of the Year’ – Gazelka, Rosen named ‘Legislator of the Year’ – K-9 Bravo receives Bravery and Courage Award (Alexandria, Minn.) – On Saturday, June…

June 13, 2021

Goggin: State budget agreement is a victory for all Minnesotans

State budget agreement is a victory for all Minnesotans By: Senator Mike Goggin I hope you enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. In between the barbecues and the family gatherings I hope you took a moment…

June 13, 2021

Jasinski: Final budget agreement provides relief for small businesses and workers

Final budget agreement provides relief for small businesses and workers By: Senator John Jasinski The 2021 legislative session is officially in the books. It was a challenging session that was made even more difficult by…

June 7, 2021

Senate Republicans propose record-setting direct classroom aid to break through budget gridlock

(St Paul) — Senate Education Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today proposed record-setting direct classroom aid for Minnesota schools, with almost no costly and complicated mandates, in an attempt to break through legislative gridlock…

June 6, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka: Higher Education Budget Focuses On Students and Career Success

Senator Ruud’s Legacy Finance bill protects and maintains treasured resources—passes Senate unanimously

Senator Goggin responds to libelous Red Wing League of Women Voters accusations

Senator Mathews Agrees with Majority of Minnesotans: Police are Trustworthy

Senator Miller honored with Certificate of Appreciation for work on disability services

Chamberlain: Senate Education budget prioritizes schools and students

Goggin: Next state budget includes grants for swimming lessons and lifeguard training

Draheim: Pass the eviction off-ramp agreement for a smooth transition

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Republican and Democrat legislators reach agreement on tax bill to provide meaningful relief for Minnesota families and businesses

Majority Leader Gazelka applauds court’s ruling on Line 3 pipeline

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Matson, Priebe ‘Officer of the Year’ – Gazelka, Rosen named ‘Legislator of the Year’ – K-9 Bravo receives Bravery and Courage Award

Senator Ruud Once Again Recognized for Dedication to Companion Animals

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Senator Rosen ‘Legislator of the Year’

Goggin: State budget agreement is a victory for all Minnesotans

Jasinski: Final budget agreement provides relief for small businesses and workers

Senate Republicans propose record-setting direct classroom aid to break through budget gridlock

Parents, education advocates call for school choice in Minnesota: ‘education is in crisis’

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Senator Ruud Statement on Legacy Funds Agreement