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June 16, 2021

Goggin: Next state budget includes grants for swimming lessons and lifeguard training

The Minnesota legislature will provide $220,000 for a new water safety grant program that will help more at-risk and low-income children learn to swim. Over the last weekend alone, four Minnesotans died in water-related accidents,…

June 15, 2021

Draheim: Pass the eviction off-ramp agreement for a smooth transition

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Rich Draheim (R- Madison Lake) released the following statement on the eviction off-ramp agreement: “It’s imperative that we pass the eviction moratorium off-ramp agreement this week to ensure a smooth transition…

June 15, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Today, the Minnesota legislature returned to the Capitol for special session to finalize the state’s two-year $52 billion budget—it is important to pass the budget before July 1 to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate…

June 14, 2021

Republican and Democrat legislators reach agreement on tax bill to provide meaningful relief for Minnesota families and businesses

Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today announced a deal has been struck on a bipartisan $944 million tax bill aimed at jumpstarting the economy and helping workers and small business owners recover from…

June 14, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka applauds court’s ruling on Line 3 pipeline

On Monday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals reaffirmed state regulators’ key approvals of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project with a 2-1 ruling backing the Public Utilities Commission’s choice to grant Enbridge the…

June 14, 2021

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Matson, Priebe ‘Officer of the Year’ – Gazelka, Rosen named ‘Legislator of the Year’ – K-9 Bravo receives Bravery and Courage Award

On Saturday, June 12 at its annual convention in Alexandria, Minnesota, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) announced its Officer of the Year and Legislator of the Year awards for both 2020 and…

June 14, 2021

Senator Ruud Once Again Recognized for Dedication to Companion Animals

The Animal Humane Society today presented Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) with the 2021 Animal Advocate Award, recognizing her dedication to the welfare of companion animals. This award honors lawmakers who led the way and…

June 14, 2021

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Senator Rosen ‘Legislator of the Year’

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association names Matson, Priebe ‘Officer of the Year’ – Gazelka, Rosen named ‘Legislator of the Year’ – K-9 Bravo receives Bravery and Courage Award (Alexandria, Minn.) – On Saturday, June…

June 13, 2021

Goggin: State budget agreement is a victory for all Minnesotans

State budget agreement is a victory for all Minnesotans By: Senator Mike Goggin I hope you enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. In between the barbecues and the family gatherings I hope you took a moment…

June 13, 2021

Jasinski: Final budget agreement provides relief for small businesses and workers

Final budget agreement provides relief for small businesses and workers By: Senator John Jasinski The 2021 legislative session is officially in the books. It was a challenging session that was made even more difficult by…

June 7, 2021

Senate Republicans propose record-setting direct classroom aid to break through budget gridlock

(St Paul) — Senate Education Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today proposed record-setting direct classroom aid for Minnesota schools, with almost no costly and complicated mandates, in an attempt to break through legislative gridlock…

June 6, 2021

Parents, education advocates call for school choice in Minnesota: ‘education is in crisis’

Watch the press conference here. ST. PAUL, MN – A group of Minnesota parents and education advocates today held a press conference alongside several legislators to call for school choice in Minnesota. The parents, who came…

June 4, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Here is a brief update on news from St. Paul…The Minnesota Legislature is expected to be called back for Special Session on Monday, June 14… since we were not able pass the budget before regular…

June 3, 2021

Senator Ruud Statement on Legacy Funds Agreement

Today the Minnesota House and Senate Legacy committees published a final agreement for the Legacy Amendment bill. Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point), chair of the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee,…

June 3, 2021

Legislative Republicans Blast Governor’s Response to Emergency Powers Bill

Republican leaders yesterday proposed legislation that would act as an off-ramp to end Governor Walz’s emergency powers that have been in effect for the past 15 months. The bill would allow the Governor to continue…

June 2, 2021

Legislative Republicans Propose Off-Ramp to Emergency Powers

ST. PAUL, MN – Republican leaders today proposed an off-ramp to end emergency powers Governor Walz has held on to for 15 months to manage the COVID pandemic. The bill as proposed would allow the Governor…

June 1, 2021

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, I have heard from many of you regarding confusion over rental assistance for those who may have become behind on rent over the course of the pandemic as well as assistance for…

May 26, 2021

Rosen: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Minnesotans’ Medical Privacy Rights from Vaccine Passports

The Minnesota Senate recently took action to protect Minnesotans’ medical privacy rights from COVID-19 vaccine passports and contact tracing. The bill prohibits state and local units of government from mandating a person disclose their personal…

May 26, 2021

Senator Howe Statement of Condolence regarding the passing of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) today released the following statement in response to the passing of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell:“My heartfelt condolences are with the family of Conservation Officer Sarah Grell, who died on Monday in…

May 25, 2021

Senator Rich Draheim’s Column on Government Oversight

Over the past few months Minnesota has received over $2.8 billion in COVID Relief money from the federal government and there’s been no transparency on how that money has been spent. It wasn’t until the…