Sen. Weber’s 3.12 Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, It has been another busy week at the Capitol. Today, the Senate hits the first deadline to get bills past policy committees. Let’s take a moment and look at some of the latest…
Sen. Draheim’s 3.12 Legislative Update
March 12, 2021Neighbors,With first deadline today we had a lot of hearings this week and I had 8 of my bills heard in committee. I also had another one of my bills passed off the…
Senator Housley’s Bill to End Lunch Shaming Bill Receives Hearing
Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) presented legislation in the Minnesota Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee which seeks to end the practice of “lunch shaming” in the state of Minnesota. If passed, this bill would…
Legislative Update: Minnesota Senate Majority Honors COVID Heroes
Friends and neighbors,More than 6,500 Minnesotans lost their lives. Businesses were shuttered. Thousands lost their jobs.But Minnesotans are resilient. They have held strong in the face of a worldwide pandemic and showed care and compassion…
Senator Gazelka Responds to Latest COVID restriction changes
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) today released the following statement regarding Governor Tim Walz’s latest COVID changes: “The number of infections across the country is going down,…
Senator Westrom Supports Bill to Keep Local Employers in Business Through Pandemic as it Passes Off Senate Floor
The Minnesota Senate passed the PPP tax conformity bill which will provide substantial relief to small businesses by ensuring they are not penalized for keeping their employees on payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill passed with overwhelming support,…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! Minnesota Senate Pass Bipartisan PPP Conformity BillThe Minnesota Senate passed legislation SF263 that seeks to ensure businesses are not penalized for keeping their employees on payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the Paycheck…
Senator Nelson statement relaxed Covid restrictions: “I hope the governor will look for opportunities to go even further to help small businesses and employees”
State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz easing Covid restrictions today. “It appears as though Gov. Walz is finally beginning to truly listen to the science and acting…
Senator Newman statement relaxed Covid restrictions: Gov. Walz continues to hold a tight grip on his emergency powers, needs to go even further to dial back restrictions
State Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz easing Covid restrictions today. “We can’t lose sight of the fact that the governor continues to hold a tight grip on…
Senator Goggin statement relaxed Covid restrictions: “keep pushing to get the economy firing on all cylinders”
State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz easing Covid restrictions today. “The looser restrictions are great news for Minnesotans. Myself and others have been recommending that we…
Senator Rarick, Senate, pass relief bill helping local employers and works through the pandemic
(ST. PAUL, MN)—Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a PPP tax conformity bill, which will provide substantial relief to small businesses by ensuring they are not penalized for keeping their employees on the payroll through the…
Rosen: Making a difference in the lives of foster children
Making a difference in the lives of foster children There are few things more heartbreaking than an innocent child who is unable to live at home because of health or safety concerns, but we can…
Housley on MDH’s Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation
Today the Minnesota Department of Health released updated guidance regarding nursing home visitation. This change comes on the heels of the updated guidance from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which was released on…
Senator Miller: Minnesota Senate approves PPP tax relief for businesses, unemployment tax relief for individuals
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan bill to provide substantial tax relief to Minnesota businesses and individuals for federal assistance they received during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Many small businesses and individuals depended on…
Senator Duckworth votes in favor of PPP Conformity Bill: “Supporting our small businesses and communities through economic recovery is something we can all come together on”
Today the Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation that seeks to ensure businesses are not penalized for keeping their employees on payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was an emergency…
Senator Utke Votes in Favor of Bipartisan PPP Conformity Bill
Today the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that seeks to ensure businesses are not penalized for keeping their employees on payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was an emergency measure…
Senator Weber, Senate, pass relief bill helping local employers and works through the pandemic
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a bipartisan PPP tax conformity bill, which will provide substantial relief to small businesses by ensuring they are not penalized for keeping their employees on the payroll through the COVID-19…
Majority Leader Gazelka, Senate, pass relief bill helping local employers and works through the pandemic
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a bipartisan PPP tax conformity bill, which will provide substantial relief to small businesses by ensuring they are not penalized for keeping their employees on the payroll through the COVID-19…
Sen. Senjem, Minnesota Senate, pass relief bill to help local employers work through the pandemic
On March 11, the Minnesota Senate passed a Paycheck Protection Program PPP tax conformity bill, which will provide substantial relief to small businesses by ensuring they are not penalized for keeping their employees on the…
Senator Nelson: Minnesota Senate approve PPP tax relief for businesses, unemployment tax relief for individuals
The Minnesota State Senate today approved a bill to provide significant tax relief to Minnesota businesses and individuals for emergency federal assistance they received during the Covid-19 pandemic. “There is simply no reason why we…