News – Page 143 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 8, 2021

Senator Howe named strongest conservative in Minnesota Senate by American Conservative Union

Every year the American Conservative Union Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA) presents their Ratings of States, which are intended to reflect how elected officials view the role of government in an individual’s life. Lawmakers…

April 8, 2021

Senator Senjem Authors Comprehensive Energy Omnibus Bill to Promote Statewide Energy Innovation

St. Paul, MN—The Senate Energy and Utilities Policy and Finance Committee passed its budget bill out of the Finance Committee, authored by Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester). Senate File 2075 focuses on measured, thoughtful changes to…

April 8, 2021

Senator Rarick supports comprehensive Jobs budget bill that prioritizes small business recovery, workforce training, and revising unemployment insurance laws

On Monday, the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth and Finance and Policy Committee passed its $348 million budget bill, which focuses on business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Senate File 1098 targets economic recovery, workforce training,…

April 8, 2021

Senator Rarick: Vaccine Passports Undermine Healthcare Privacy

Legislation was introduced in the Minnesota Senate that seeks to ban controversial vaccine passports. This issue has surfaced in recent weeks due to a White House press briefing in which the Press Secretary alluded to the White…

April 8, 2021

Senate Republicans pass environment and natural resources budget out of committee

On Wednesday, the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee passed a comprehensive environment and natural resources bill. The omnibus budget bill, authored by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), emphasizes funding Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with…

April 7, 2021

Gazelka: Fair and free elections should be bipartisan, not for political profit

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) released the following statement on a string of disinformation and fundraising efforts over Senate Republican’s efforts to secure free and fair elections. “It goes to…

April 7, 2021

Senator Pratt authors comprehensive Jobs budget bill that prioritizes small business recovery, workforce training, and revising unemployment insurance laws

On Monday, the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth and Finance and Policy Committee passed its $348 million budget bill, which has a key theme of business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Senate File 1098 focuses on…

April 7, 2021

Senator Westrom’s Agriculture Omnibus bill funds broadband, helps rural Minnesotans

Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, passed the committee’s omnibus bill on Wednesday to fund agriculture, rural development, and rural COVID recovery. This comprehensive legislation emphasizes expanding resources for Minnesota…

April 7, 2021

Senate Republican education bill will help students recover from COVID-19; strengthen and revitalize education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Senate’s Education Finance and Policy Committee today approved a 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…

April 7, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer highlights safe and transparent elections, eliminating government waste, and cybersecurity in State Government and Elections Omnibus Bill

The Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee passed their omnibus budget bill on Wednesday, focusing on good governance, eliminating waste, and promoting fair and free elections. This bill contains comprehensive funding for the two-year state government…

April 7, 2021

Minnesota Senate and House launch second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive

Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) today announced the launch of the second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive, a joint effort of the Minnesota State House and Senate…

April 7, 2021

Senate Republicans pass environment and natural resources budget out of committee

On Wednesday, the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee passed a comprehensive environment and natural resources bill. The omnibus budget bill, authored by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), emphasizes funding Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with…

April 6, 2021

Senator Dornink urges Governor to expand fans allowed in High School Tournaments

Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s capacity limits placed on local sporting events: “After hearing from many constituents disappointed that they cannot cheer on the Hayfield Vikings due to capacity…

April 6, 2021

Senator Anderson applauds use of federal funds for Minnesota Veterans Homes

It was announced recently that all three of Minnesota’s new State Veterans Homes will receive federal funding this year. The project includes homes in three locations: Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. According to the U.S. Department…

April 6, 2021

Senator Miller introduces bill to fully exempt social security from state income taxes

Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) is co-sponsoring a bill that would allow Minnesota’s retirees to fully and completely deduct all Social Security income on their state income taxes beginning next year. “Minnesota is one…

April 5, 2021

Nelson: Tax policy needs to Empower Minnesotans

Senate Tax Committee Chair Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) released the following statement after House Democrats released a tax bill that raises more than $1 billion in taxes, adds a fifth tier to income taxes, and does…

April 2, 2021

Senator Howe supportive of proposed ban on vaccine passports

Legislation was introduced in the Minnesota Senate that seeks to ban controversial vaccine passports. This issue has surfaced in recent weeks due to a White House press briefing in which the Press Secretary alluded to the White…

April 1, 2021

Housley sends letter urging Governor to request clarity from Minnesota State High School League when making season-ending decisions

Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) sent a letter to Governor Walz asking for clarity on COVID protocol requirements for youth/high school sports.Last week, the Hill-Murray boys hockey team played against White Bear Lake to secure…

April 1, 2021

Senator Limmer “Appalled” by Supreme Court Decision

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) released the following statement responding to the recent Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that overturned a sexual assault conviction because the victim was voluntarily inebriated: “I was just as appalled as anyone when the…

March 31, 2021

Senator Jeff Howe Salutes Receiving Federal Funding for Minnesota Veterans Homes

It was announced yesterday that all three of Minnesota’s new State Veterans Homes will receive federal funding this year. The project includes homes in three locations: Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. According to the U.S. Department…