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February 15, 2021

Senator Dornink responds to Gov. Walz turning back dial on hospitality industry

At 4:00 Friday morning, MPR reported that Governor Walz would be moving back some dials today regarding the hospitality industry. After continued pressure from the GOP, Governor Walz has reacted to concerns about reopening businesses,…

February 13, 2021

Jasinski: Capitol roundup: Gov. Walz asks for a bailout for Minneapolis

Capitol roundup: Gov. Walz asks for a bailout for MinneapolisBy: Senator John Jasinski It has been a busy couple of weeks at the capitol. Here is a roundup of some of the news you may…

February 13, 2021

Nelson: Gov. Walz’s budget is “out of sync” with Minnesotans

Gov. Walz’s budget is “out of sync” with MinnesotansBy: Senator Carla Nelson The biggest objective of the 2021 legislative session is constructing a new two-year state budget. This is a task that must be accomplished…

February 13, 2021

Goggin: Capitol news roundup: helping veterans find a meaningful career in the trades

Capitol news roundup: helping veterans find a meaningful career in the tradesBy: Senator Mike Goggin The 2021 legislative session is in full swing. Most hearings and activities are still being conducted remotely due to the…

February 13, 2021

Senator Rosen statement on Gov. Walz adjusting Covid restrictions: “The governor is moving far too slowly”

Minnesota Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz slightly adjusting Covid business restrictions. “Restaurants being able to stay open later is good, but we’ve got to move quicker, particularly…

February 12, 2021

Senator Jasinski aims to boost funding for road improvements in small cities and townships

Minnesota Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) this week moved to drive more funding to improvement projects in small cities and townships across Minnesota. “Safe, reliable roads are one of those things you don’t truly appreciate until…

February 12, 2021

Senator Johnson Supports Driving More Funding to Roads & Bridges

(ST. PAUL, MN) – On Tuesday the Senate Transportation Committee heard legislation that seeks to increase funding towards the state’s transportation budget, without raising taxes. Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement in support of…

February 12, 2021

Senate Republicans plan to continue affordable reinsurance program

The commitment comes after the reinsurance program has delivered on its promise of improving access and affordability for health care consumers. (St. Paul, MN) – Today, Senate Republicans announced legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for…

February 12, 2021

Senator Nelson statement on Gov. Walz relaxing Covid restrictions: ‘A focused prevention effort, instead of a one-size-fits-all policy, remains the best direction going forward.’

Minnesota Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz relaxing Covid business restrictions. “I appreciate the governor’s willingness to relax some Covid restrictions but I remain concerned about the…

February 12, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! It’s been another busy week in St. Paul with committee hearings to discuss and debate legislation. Please note the Governor announced today loosening restrictions on restaurants, businesses, weddings and additional venues. Executive…

February 12, 2021

Senator Utke Legislative Update: COVID Vaccines, Education, and the Budget Forecast

Friends and neighbors, While many folks will be enjoying a holiday on Monday February 15, the Senate will be in session continuing to work hard to pass common sense legislation that benefits ALL Minnesotans. I…

February 12, 2021

Senator Newman on Gov. Walz’s Covid adjustments: The governor is ‘continuing his one-man rule and abusing his emergency powers’

Minnesota Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz slightly adjusting Covid business restrictions. “It might look like the governor is showing mercy on Minnesotans, but in reality he…

February 12, 2021

Senator Pratt Statement on Governor Walz Changing COVID Restrictions

Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) today released the following statement in response to Governor Walz changing COVID restrictions: “I’ve been a strong advocate for allowing our businesses to open, but with proper notice so that…

February 12, 2021

Senator Jasinski responds to Gov. Walz adjusting Covid restrictions: “these changes are nothingburgers”

Minnesota Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walz slightly adjusting Covid business restrictions. “I am glad restaurants are allowed to remain open later, but the rest of these…

February 11, 2021

Senator David Senjem presents “Matthew’s Law” in Senate Judiciary Committee

On Monday, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) presented legislation requiring the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to consult with law enforcement and treatment and mental health experts to craft a model policy…

February 11, 2021

Senator Mark Koran Applauds Broadband Expansion in Chisago County

1,001 homes, farms, and businesses in Chisago County will soon have access to high-speed broadband access. That is thanks to a partnership between the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) and Midco after…

February 11, 2021

Senator Rarick presents Energy Conservation and Optimization bill in Senate’s Energy and Utilities Committee

On Thursday, Senator Jason Rarick presented the Energy Conservation and Optimization “ECO” bill in the Senate’s Energy and Utilities Committee. The legislation would expand on Minnesota’s existing Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) program to include load…

February 11, 2021

Senator Jasinski pushes to raise the growler cap and support Minnesota breweries

Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today held a press conference with Sen. Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) to declare support for Minnesota Breweries by removing the “growler cap” threshold. Many Minnesota breweries surpass production thresholds every season and…

February 11, 2021

Newman: Senate Education Committee approves bill to suspend Gov. Walz’s controversial social studies standards

The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would suspend for two years the implementation of Gov. Walz’s controversial new K-12 social studies standards. The proposed changes have drawn criticism for advancing a…

February 11, 2021

Senator Draheim, Senate, raise questions about the impact of Walz’s youth sports mask mandate

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing with the Minnesota Department of Health to discuss the current statewide youth sports mask mandate. The subject has received backlash from families…