News – Page 138 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 22, 2021

Key Housley bill included in Transportation budget—alleviates overwhelming DVS testing backlog

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a comprehensive, bipartisan transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax, or license tab…

April 22, 2021

Senator Koran, Senate, approve bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill that fully funds K-12 schools and transforms the way the state delivers education. Rather than continuing the status quo, the Republican bill emphasizes approaches with a track…

April 22, 2021

Newman: Senate approves bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill that fully funds K-12 schools and transforms the way the state delivers education. Rather than continuing the status quo, the Republican bill emphasizes approaches with a track…

April 22, 2021

Senate approves bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill that fully funds K-12 schools and transforms the way the state delivers education. Rather than continuing the status quo, the Republican bill emphasizes approaches with a track…

April 22, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka, Senate, approve bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan bill that fully funds K-12 schools and transforms the way the state delivers education. Rather than continuing the status quo, the Republican bill emphasizes approaches with a track…

April 22, 2021

Senator Ruud’s “Save Women’s Sports” bill included in Education budget

Today the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive education budget that focuses on students and empowers parents. Included in the bill is language authored by Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) that preserves women’s rights and the…

April 22, 2021

RentHelpMN Open for Applications

Minnesota Housing announced that RentHelpMN is now open and accepting applications. RentHelpMN makes it possible for eligible renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also…

April 22, 2021

Senator Howe statement on removal of State Patrol from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board shared office

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) today released the following statement in support of the Minnesota State Patrol after the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to remove them from their headquarters:“I’m utterly appalled that the Minneapolis Park…

April 22, 2021

Gazelka: Removing State Patrol from Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board HQ is “Totally Unacceptable”

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) released the following statement in support of the Minnesota State Patrol after the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to remove them from their headquarters.…

April 22, 2021

Senator Weber Continues Commitment to Protect Minnesotans and Fund Law Enforcement

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed emergency funding for law enforcement, as requested by Governor Walz. The bill, S.F. 2441, secures $2.75 million for the law enforcement response to civil unrest through the Interstate Emergency Management Assistance Compact and…

April 22, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer passes Lottery Winner Privacy bill

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) presented and passed a bill to protect state lottery winners’ privacy. This bill will protect the privacy of Minnesotans who win $10,000 or more in the state lottery to avoid…

April 21, 2021

Senator Nelson and Minnesota Senate Approve Legislation Prioritizing Housing Affordability and Homeownership

The Minnesota state Senate on Tuesday approved a $115 million bill that aims to open an affordable path to homeownership for more Minnesotans by focusing on housing affordability and closing the homeownership gap. “Having a…

April 21, 2021

Goggin: Minnesota Senate Passes Legislation Prioritizing Housing Affordability and Homeownership

Today, the Senate passed a $115 million bill focused on opening an affordable path to homeownership for more Minnesotans. Senate File 969 focuses on housing affordability and closing the homeownership gap. “This bill will open…

April 21, 2021

Chamberlain: Minnesota Senate Passes Legislation Prioritizing Housing Affordability and Homeownership

The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday passed a $115 million bill focused on opening an affordable path to homeownership for more Minnesotans. Senate File 969 focuses on housing affordability and closing the homeownership gap. “One of…

April 21, 2021

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors With less than a month to go in session, my fellow legislators and I are continuing to spend many hours on the Senate floor working to set a state budget. While these…

April 21, 2021

Rosen: Senate Republicans Continue Commitment to Protect Minnesotans and Fund Law Enforcement

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed emergency funding for law enforcement, as requested by Governor Walz. The bill, S.F. 2441, secures $2.75 million for the law enforcement response to civil unrest through the Interstate Emergency…

April 21, 2021

Senator Duckworth, Minnesota Senate Passes Legislation Prioritizing Housing Affordability and Homeownership

St. Paul—On Tuesday, the Senate passed the $115 million Housing Budget Bill focused on a more affordable path to home ownership, chief authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), Chair of the Housing Policy and…

April 20, 2021

Senator Draheim, Minnesota Senate Passes Legislation Prioritizing Housing Affordability and Homeownership

St. Paul—Today, the Senate passed the $115 million Housing Budget Bill focused on a more affordable path to home ownership, chief authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), Chair of the Housing Policy and Finance…

April 20, 2021

Senator Ruud’s Legacy Finance bill focuses on protecting and maintaining treasured resources

Today, with broad bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed the 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,…

April 20, 2021

Newman: Senate Republicans Continue Commitment to Protect Minnesotans and Fund Law Enforcement

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed emergency funding for law enforcement, as requested by Governor Walz. The bill, S.F. 2441, secures $2.75 million for the law enforcement response to civil unrest through the Interstate Emergency…