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March 31, 2021

Senator Andrew Lang Celebrates 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…

March 31, 2021

Senator David Senjem’s 3/30 Newsletter

Midway Through the 2021 Legislative Session Update Dear Friends, We are a little more than halfway through the 2021 legislative session. Most certainly the legislative activity is bustling along. On Friday, March 26th we hit…

March 30, 2021

Sen. Miller: ‘Fantastic news’ federal funding is official for Preston veterans home

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that Minnesota will receive federal funding for three proposed Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. Senate Republicans secured the state’s share of funding for all…

March 30, 2021

Eichorn Celebrates Federal Funding for Bemidji Veterans Home

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) is celebrating the announcement that the federal government will follow through on its commitment to fund the completion of the Bemidji Veterans Home Project. Senator Eichorn played a key role…

March 30, 2021

Senator Westrom supports pilot program to address shortage of substitute teachers, helping students and teachers

Prior to COVID, a shortage of substitutes existed and the addition of quarantines and other health-related absences, shortages can be even more problematic and can threaten the ability of schools to offer in-person learning. Last…

March 29, 2021

Senator Howe champions mattress recycling bill to keep local roads and ditches clean

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) introduced legislation that establishes a statewide industry-led mattress recycling program to build on existing collection infrastructure. This program would manage the residential and commercial recycling of mattresses, box springs, and foundations.…

March 29, 2021

Senator Coleman Pushing Legislation to Get Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault

Senator Julia Coleman (R-Chanhassen) released the following statement to signify her strong support of a bill to fix Minnesota’s sexual assault statute. The bill addresses a part of Minnesota law that leaves victims of sexual…

March 29, 2021

Senator Benson: OLA findings show lack of DHS accountability and compliance as a disservice to taxpayers

On Monday, the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report detailing more than a dozen instances where the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) “did not comply with legal requirements and state policy.” The report…

March 28, 2021

Gazelka: The State of the State is hopeful

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) released a video ahead of Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State address on Sunday night. In the video, Gazelka says the State of…

March 26, 2021

Senator Eichorn Statement on U.S. Senator Smith’s Anti-Mining Letter

Senate Chair of the Mining & Forestry Committee, Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids), released the following statement in response to U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s letter to Biden Administration officials urging them to conduct a mineral…

March 26, 2021

Senator Housley Champions Legislation for Local Disabled Veterans Rest Camp

This week Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) presented legislation in the Environment Legacy and Finance Committee that would appropriate $128,000 for a grant to the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp on Big Marine Lake in Washington County.…

March 26, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Utke

Friends and neighbors,Media sources are reporting that Enbridge prevailed in Minnesota Tax Court and that counties need to brace for a fiscal hit. This issue has been bouncing between the Tax Court and the Minnesota…

March 26, 2021

Senator Jeremy Miller Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

One of the state’s major small business groups, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota (NFIB), with close to 10,000 members, has announced that Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) was awarded the NFIB Guardian of Small…

March 26, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Happy Spring—wishing you great joy this Easter season!Youth Outdoor Shooting Range Capacity LegislationBack on March 23, 2014 I attended the Lakeshore Conservation Club Wild Game Dinner to raise money for the Pequot Lakes…

March 26, 2021

Senator Duckworth Passes Bill to Protect Seniors

St. Paul – On Thursday, Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) presented Senate File 531 on the Senate floor. The bill provides options and flexibility for seniors in order to safeguard and protect them from being taken…

March 26, 2021

Senator Bruce Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, This week at the Senate, we have taken up and examined many issues that impact our communities and individuals throughout the state. Often times, members will create legislation to bring attention to…

March 26, 2021

Senator Westrom helping Minnesotans through natural gas price hike

Minnesotans are facing calamitous price increases that could create a serious economic impact in our state due to the polar vortex that hit Minnesota in February. The vortex expanded as far south as Texas and…

March 26, 2021

Senator Rosen, Minnesota Senate approve bill requiring legislative oversight for future peacetime emergencies

The Senate has passed legislation on a tripartisan vote of 38-29, that would reassert a fair balance of governing power between the legislative branch and the executive branch during future states of emergency. The bill…

March 26, 2021

Sen. Rosen, Minnesota Senate approves bills to help students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 26, 2021

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, Flags in Honor or the Fallen The federal government has had a flag flown over the capitol program, to honor individuals killed in the line of duty, for many decades, but here…