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June 24, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

This week, the Senate began to debate final budget bills on the Senate Floor…here are some Special Session updates. Senate Legacy Bill Passes—Protects & Maintains Treasured Resources!This week, with unanimous bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed…

June 24, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer, Senate approves robust transportation budget without a gas tax increase or new mileage tax

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) and the Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a comprehensive, bipartisan transportation budget agreement that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage…

June 24, 2021

Senator Jasinski secures funding to launch I-35/County Road 9 interchange

The Minnesota Senate today approved a comprehensive transportation budget bill that includes a provision authored by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to begin the process of studying the construction of an interchange at I-35 and County…

June 24, 2021

Minnesota Senate approves transportation budget agreement that heavily invests in roads and bridges without a gas tax increase or new mileage tax

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a comprehensive, bipartisan transportation budget agreement that invests billions into the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax, or license tab fee increase. The bill…

June 24, 2021

Senator Julia Coleman Secures Long-Awaited Funding for Highway 212

Today, the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee passed a budget bill funding Transportation for the next two-year cycle. Senator Julia Coleman (R-Chanhasssen), in her first term as State Senator, secured $25 million to improve Highway 212 through…

June 24, 2021

MILLER: Senate approves funding for roads and bridges, higher education, and agriculture

The Minnesota Senate this week approved comprehensive budgets that fund roads and bridges, higher education, and agriculture programs throughout the state. The bills work to keep college affordable for students and give them the support…

June 24, 2021

Key Pratt bill funding Scott County Interchange included in final Transportation budget

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday with unanimous support passed a comprehensive Transportation budget bill that invests in the state’s transportation infrastructure and places emphasis specifically on funding roads and bridges. Included in this omnibus bill is…

June 24, 2021

Howe supports key provisions that provide resources for local communities

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved final passage of a comprehensive, bipartisan Legacy Finance bill that provides key funding to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Clean Water Fund, the Parks and Trails Fund, and the…

June 24, 2021

Housley bill to hold careless drivers accountable included in Transportation budget bill

The Minnesota Senate today passed the Transportation budget bill with unanimous support, which focuses on funding the core needs of transportation throughout the state, with an emphasis on providing safer travel, and improvements to our…

June 23, 2021

Senator Limmer Urges More Resources to Combat Violent Crime

“The top priority of government has always been ensuring the safety of its citizens. The surge of violent crime in the Twin Cities area has become a massive blight on our state and a danger…

June 23, 2021

Rosen: Farmers-Focused Agriculture Budget Heads to Governor

Today the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive agriculture budget bill to support Minnesota agriculture and rural development. The legislation is focused on helping Minnesota farmers while spurring innovation in the agriculture industry. “There are few…

June 23, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen: Jobs Bill Focuses on Getting People Back to Work and Businesses Open

The Minnesota Senate today, with overwhelming bipartisan support, passed the Jobs and Economic Growth bill. The bill’s priority is to promote business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota while offering economic stability without adding…

June 22, 2021

Senate Republicans Pass Budget Protecting Environment, Fully Fund State Parks, Without Fee Increases

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive Environment and Natural Resources budget bill on a bipartisan vote. Senate File 20, chief-authored by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), prioritizes Minnesota’s critical environment needs, including groundwater preservation, targeting Aquatic Invasive Species, wastewater management,…

June 22, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka: Farmers-Focused Agriculture Bill Focuses on Investment and Innovation

Today the Minnesota Senate passed an Agriculture Budget bill to support Minnesota agriculture and rural development. The comprehensive legislation is focused on helping Minnesota farmers while spurring innovation in the agriculture industry. “We’re committed to supporting…

June 22, 2021

Key Housley Catalytic Converter pilot project included in Commerce and Energy budget

The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday approved final passage of a comprehensive, bipartisan Commerce and Energy budget that is a consumer-focused bill, meant to empower consumers to make smart decisions without implementing costly mandates or over-regulation.…

June 22, 2021

Jasinski: Senate Republican jobs and economic growth budget prioritizes business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota

Today the Minnesota Senate approved a comprehensive Jobs and Economic Growth budget bill with bipartisan support. The bill promotes business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Senate File 9 focuses on economic recovery; workforce…

June 22, 2021

Goggin: Farmers-Focused Agriculture Budget Heads to Governor

Today the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive agriculture budget bill to support Minnesota agriculture and rural development. The legislation is focused on helping Minnesota farmers while spurring innovation in the agriculture industry. “Those of us…

June 22, 2021

Jasinski: Farmers-Focused Agriculture Budget Heads to Governor

Today the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive agriculture budget bill to support Minnesota agriculture and rural development. The legislation is focused on helping Minnesota farmers while spurring innovation in the agriculture industry. “As someone who…

June 22, 2021

Senator Nelson: Farmers-Focused Agriculture Budget Heads to Governor

The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday approved a comprehensive, bipartisan agriculture budget bill to support Minnesota agriculture and rural development. The legislation is focused on helping Minnesota farmers while spurring innovation in the agriculture industry. “The…

June 22, 2021

Senator Draheim prioritizes stability, business, economic recovery for all of Minnesota in Jobs Budget Bill

St. Paul, MN— The Minnesota Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support passed the Jobs and Economic Growth bill. The bill prioritizes business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota, while offering economic stability without adding any burdens or regulations…