GOP proposes bonus pay plan for those who took the most risk

Plan prioritizes healthcare workers and first responders who willingly entered COVID situations and kept people safe during the pandemic.  ST. PAUL, MN – Today Republican members of the Frontline Workers Bonus Pay Working Group proposed…
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Senate Republican Statements on Line 3 Completion

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans members released the following statements congratulating Enbridge on completing the replacement of Line 3 with a newer, safer pipeline. Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona): This project has provided good…
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Senate Republican Statements on Line 3 Completion

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans members released the following statements congratulating Enbridge on completing the replacement of Line 3 with a newer, safer pipeline. Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona): This project has provided good…
Senator Mark Johnson

Senate Republican Statements on Line 3 Completion

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans members released the following statements congratulating Enbridge on completing the replacement of Line 3 with a newer, safer pipeline. Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona): This project has provided good…
Sen. Torrey Westrom

Senate Republicans Respond to Drought Relief Package

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans responded to the announcement from Gov. Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson for drought relief with the following statements: “Many of Minnesota’s farmers have had a tough season of drought,…
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Legislative Update from Senator Jeff Howe

Hello, District 13!Paynesville Future Farmers of America Chapter Places Fourth at State FairI wanted to congratulate the Paynesville High School group that participated and placed fourth in the FFA Landscape Display Competition at the Minnesota…
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Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Happy Fall—Here are a few things happening in our community.  President Biden’s administration has extended its land border closure with Canada & Mexico for another 30 days—land border crossing restrictions to Canada…
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Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Many thanks to the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, the 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Task Force, and the Minnesota Military Museum for marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with an event…

Jasinski: Fall means a focus on infrastructure

Fall means a focus on infrastructure By: Senator John Jasinski Folks who follow the action at the legislature know that the two-year budget cycle is broken into two separate phases. Odd-numbered years are when we…

Senator Kiffmeyer Update from the Capitol

Friends and neighbors,  I always love this time of year with all of the kids returning to school, whether outside the home or at home.  And this year is more important than ever. Every child…

Statement from Miller on Special Session for Bonus Pay

“I’m optimistic about the efforts of the frontline worker bonus pay working group and encourage them to come to an agreement as quickly as possible on the eligibility requirements for the $250 million that was…

Senator Dornink: Update From The Capitol

Friends & Neighbors, This week, we joined together to remember the tragic events of 9/11/2001. We will continue to honor all of those who lost their lives that day and we will never forget the…

Newman: Minnesotans should be outraged over vaccine mandates

Friends and neighbors — You likely read recently about President Joe Biden’s sweeping mandates on employers and employees. The mandates require businesses to track vaccine status and require testing for unvaccinated workers, with significant fines…