Senator Anderson Legislative Update
Friends and neighbors, As the Senate works through the last month or so of Session, we are focused on building a budget that will help Minnesotans recover from COVID and return to life as we…
Key Howe bills focused on transportation funding, EV surcharges, and maintaining disability parking—all included in Transportation Budget bill
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday passed a comprehensive transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure – without a gas tax, mileage tax, sales tax,…
Housley celebrates inclusion of “Vivian Act” in Senate HHS Budget
Today the Minnesota Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed its budget bill. Included in the bill is language that implements the “Vivian Act,” a bipartisan bill authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater). Language included…
Legislative Update from Senator Utke: Omnibus Bills must mean the end is near!
Friends and neighbors,This past week the Senate started hearing and passing committee Omnibus appropriation bills. Roughly translated, the Latin word “omnibus” means “for all, for everybody.” An omnibus bill is a large bill that is…
Nelson: Strengthening support for individuals in mental health crises
Strengthening support for individuals in mental health crisesSenator Carla Nelson One of the most pressing issues facing us right now is the increase in unmet mental health needs, especially for students and children — needs…
Coleman Praises Senate Passage of Bill to Support Youth Agriculture Programs
Today the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to create an agriculture specialty-themed license plate in Minnesota. Proceeds from the selling of the license plate would be used to fund youth agriculture programs. “Agriculture is such…
Senate Majority Introduces Bill To Direct One-Time Federal Funds Dollars For Maximum Benefit To Minnesota Families
On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) and Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) announced a package to direct the massive infusion of federal dollars to Minnesota through a series of targeted investments that…
Goggin: Senate continues to get things done on major issues
The legislature is about to enter the home stretch of the 2021 session. In the coming weeks, we’ll have to complete negotiations on a state budget and a number of other important issues. Here’s a…
Senator Draheim Authors Comprehensive Housing Budget Bill that Prioritizes Housing Affordability and Homeownership
St. Paul, MN—On Thursday, the Senate Housing Policy and Finance Committee passed its $115 million budget bill out of Committee, authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake). Senate File 969 focuses on housing affordability and…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! I hope you enjoyed celebrating with family and friends over the Easter holiday weekend. The Senate was back to work this week—and we have less than six weeks to go until the…
Jasinski: Senate is getting its job done; House must engage
Governing is about working together. About compromise. Minnesota has a House, a Senate, and a Governor, and to get anything done, all parties have to be engaged. I have been working hard to make sure…
Jasinski: Senate Republican transportation budget heavily invests in roads and bridges without a gas tax increase or new mileage tax, adds conveniences for Minnesota drivers
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday passed a comprehensive transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure – without a gas tax, mileage tax,…
Senator Limmer Advances Public Safety Bill
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee passed the budget bill with bipartisan support funding the constitutionally required public safety responsibilities, prioritized funding programs for domestic abuse shelters, crime victim services, emergency communications and 911 services, and many…
Senate Republican transportation budget heavily invests in roads and bridges without a gas tax increase or new mileage tax, adds conveniences for Minnesota drivers
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday passed a comprehensive transportation budget that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure – without a gas tax, mileage tax,…
Senator Howe named strongest conservative in Minnesota Senate by American Conservative Union
Every year the American Conservative Union Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA) presents their Ratings of States, which are intended to reflect how elected officials view the role of government in an individual’s life. Lawmakers…
Senator Senjem Authors Comprehensive Energy Omnibus Bill to Promote Statewide Energy Innovation
St. Paul, MN—The Senate Energy and Utilities Policy and Finance Committee passed its budget bill out of the Finance Committee, authored by Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester). Senate File 2075 focuses on measured, thoughtful changes to…
Senator Rarick supports comprehensive Jobs budget bill that prioritizes small business recovery, workforce training, and revising unemployment insurance laws
On Monday, the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth and Finance and Policy Committee passed its $348 million budget bill, which focuses on business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Senate File 1098 targets economic recovery, workforce training,…
Senator Rarick: Vaccine Passports Undermine Healthcare Privacy
Legislation was introduced in the Minnesota Senate that seeks to ban controversial vaccine passports. This issue has surfaced in recent weeks due to a White House press briefing in which the Press Secretary alluded to the White…
Senate Republicans pass environment and natural resources budget out of committee
On Wednesday, the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee passed a comprehensive environment and natural resources bill. The omnibus budget bill, authored by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), emphasizes funding Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with…
Gazelka: Fair and free elections should be bipartisan, not for political profit
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) released the following statement on a string of disinformation and fundraising efforts over Senate Republican’s efforts to secure free and fair elections. “It goes to…