News – Page 156 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 26, 2021

Senator Rarick, Senate, approve bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan 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 with a track…

April 25, 2021

Chamberlain and Housley hold hearing to discuss guidelines and decision-making regarding youth sports policies

Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) has called a Senate Education Committee hearing for Monday, April 26 to discuss the guidelines and decision-making of both the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota State High School…

April 23, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! There is less than a month remaining of the 2021 legislative session—we continue to spend many hours on the Senate floor debating and working to set a state budget. The priority is to…

April 23, 2021

Senator Duckworth Supports Investing in Minnesota Infrastructure Without Raising Taxes

St. Paul – On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate approved a comprehensive, bipartisan transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax,…

April 23, 2021

Goggin: Minnesota Senate approves comprehensive transportation plan 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 that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax, or license tab…

April 22, 2021

Jasinski: Minnesota Senate approves comprehensive transportation plan 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 that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax, or license tab…

April 22, 2021

Goggin: Senate approves bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan 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 with a track…

April 22, 2021

Minnesota Senate approves comprehensive transportation plan 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 that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax, or license tab…

April 22, 2021

Senator Coleman prioritizes student mental health, educator training, and local infrastructure projects in Education and Transportation Budget Bills

On the Senate Floor Thursday, Senator Julia Coleman (R-Chanhassen) voted in favor of bills funding critical needs in the transportation and education sectors of Minnesota’s budget, which included several provisions Senator Coleman chief authored. The Education…

April 22, 2021

Pratt bill for Scott County Interchange appropriation included in Transportation Budget bill

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a comprehensive, bipartisan transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure. Included in this omnibus bill is legislation authored by Senator Eric…

April 22, 2021

Key Housley bill included in Transportation budget—alleviates overwhelming DVS testing backlog

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a comprehensive, bipartisan transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax, or license tab…

April 22, 2021

Senator Koran, Senate, approve bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan 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 with a track…

April 22, 2021

Newman: Senate approves bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan 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 with a track…

April 22, 2021

Senate approves bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan 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 with a track…

April 22, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka, Senate, approve bill that strengthens and revitalizes education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Minnesota Senate today approved a bipartisan 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 with a track…

April 22, 2021

Senator Ruud’s “Save Women’s Sports” bill included in Education budget

Today the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive education budget that focuses on students and empowers parents. Included in the bill is language authored by Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) that preserves women’s rights and the…

April 22, 2021

RentHelpMN Open for Applications

Minnesota Housing announced that RentHelpMN is now open and accepting applications. RentHelpMN makes it possible for eligible renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also…

April 22, 2021

Senator Howe statement on removal of State Patrol from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board shared office

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) today released the following statement in support of the Minnesota State Patrol after the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to remove them from their headquarters:“I’m utterly appalled that the Minneapolis Park…

April 22, 2021

Gazelka: Removing State Patrol from Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board HQ is “Totally Unacceptable”

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) released the following statement in support of the Minnesota State Patrol after the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to remove them from their headquarters.…

April 22, 2021

Senator Weber Continues Commitment to Protect Minnesotans and Fund Law Enforcement

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed emergency funding for law enforcement, as requested by Governor Walz. The bill, S.F. 2441, secures $2.75 million for the law enforcement response to civil unrest through the Interstate Emergency Management Assistance Compact and…