News – Page 159 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

February 18, 2021

Senator Coleman: Violent Acts Against Unborn Children and Their Mothers Deserve Severe Penalties

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill on Wednesday that would close a loophole in Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines that overlooks violent criminals who end the lives of unborn children. Senator Julia Coleman (R-Chanhassen) is…

February 18, 2021

Senator Koran, Senate, pass legislation removing the governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that will protect students’ right to an excellent education at all times. The bill, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter school schedules…

February 18, 2021

Senator Draheim, Senate, pass legislation removing the governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

February 18, 2021

Senator Dornink Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, In my first Session as your legislator, I have been focused on making changes that can positively impact our district, community, and entire state. I am proudly carrying a bill that will…

February 17, 2021

Sen. Westrom’s Ag Committee hears his bill to increase minimum ethanol content – A Bill for Farmers

On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee heard Senator Torrey Westrom’s (R-Elbow Lake) bill to increase the minimum ethanol content in gasoline to 15 percent. This bill is a top priority for Minnesota corn farmers and…

February 17, 2021

Senator Karin Housley Pushes for Answers from MDH: “Stop pretending we’re prioritizing our Seniors when the data shows the opposite”

Today, Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, held a hearing to discuss the misallocation of vaccines, with seniors receiving on 39% of all vaccine doses available in…

February 17, 2021

Senator Johnson: Minneapolis Leaders Should Pay for Their Mistakes, Not Greater Minnesota

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would hold cities accountable to pay their mutual aid agreements and prevent the Governor from diverting funds away from education and healthcare to bail out the City…

February 17, 2021

Senator Johnson: Protecting the Rights of Unborn

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill on Wednesday that would close a loophole in Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines overlooking violent criminals who end the lives of unborn children. Senate Judiciary Committee Vice Chairman Senator…

February 17, 2021

Senator Newman statement on Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) today issued the following statement on the governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “The evidence is crystal clear at this point: students have to be back in the classrooms. This announcement might…

February 17, 2021

Senator Goggin supports bill to increase funding for traumatic brain injury and spinal cord research

Minnesota State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) recently announced his support for a bill to increase funding for the Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant (SCI and TBI) Program from $3 million…

February 17, 2021

Senator Mathews bill to repeal MPCA authority to set California car emission standards

On Wednesday, the Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee passed a bill authored by Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) that will repeal the authority of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to set automobile emissions…

February 17, 2021

Senator Eichorn Stands Up for the Unborn

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee heard a bill on Wednesday, sponsored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids), that would close a loophole in Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines that protects violent criminals who murder unborn children. “I…

February 17, 2021

Senator Jasinski statement on Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement on the governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “I am glad the governor finally seems to be recognizing the importance of getting kids back into the classrooms.…

February 17, 2021

Senator Nelson statement on Gov. Walz’s middle school and high school reopening requirements

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “I am glad the governor is moving in the right direction, but he still is exercising too much authority over decisions…

February 17, 2021

Gazelka: Senate will vote to put decisions back in the hands of school leaders

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka released the following statement ahead of Governor Walz’s announcement on school changes today: “Nothing that is said today will change the Senate’s plan to vote tomorrow on…

February 17, 2021

Senator Chamberlain statement on Gov. Walz’s announcement for middle school and high school reopening

Senate Education Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement on the Governor’s revised Safe Learning Plan: “This is just a weak attempt to get some good PR without upsetting the teachers’ union. The…

February 17, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, I want to start off by expressing my deepest condolences to the citizens of Buffalo following the horrific shooting that took place at the Alina Health Clinic last week. The man who…

February 16, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen responds to Gov. Walz statement about police funding

On Monday evening Governor Walz via his spokesperson, Mr. Tschann, issued a statement accusing Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Senate Republicans of voting to defund the police. This was after Senate Republicans passed legislation…

February 16, 2021

Senator Jason Rarick’s 2/12/21 Legislative Update

Hello Neighbor, Keeping warm this week has not been a problem for me. At the Capitol we are all busy in committees hearing proposed legislation and working with stakeholders to review all sides of each…

February 16, 2021

Senator Rich Draheim’s 2/12/21 Newsletter

February 12, 2021Neighbors,As sub-zero weather blanketed the state this week the Senate remained busy. I had my first bill of the session pass off the Senate floor, it now awaits action in the House. I…