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April 7, 2021

Senator Pratt authors 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 has a key theme of business and economic recovery for all of Minnesota. Senate File 1098 focuses on…

April 7, 2021

Senator Westrom’s Agriculture Omnibus bill funds broadband, helps rural Minnesotans

Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, passed the committee’s omnibus bill on Wednesday to fund agriculture, rural development, and rural COVID recovery. This comprehensive legislation emphasizes expanding resources for Minnesota…

April 7, 2021

Senate Republican education bill will help students recover from COVID-19; strengthen and revitalize education by focusing on student literacy, mental health, and parent choice

The Senate’s Education Finance and Policy Committee today approved a 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…

April 7, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer highlights safe and transparent elections, eliminating government waste, and cybersecurity in State Government and Elections Omnibus Bill

The Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee passed their omnibus budget bill on Wednesday, focusing on good governance, eliminating waste, and promoting fair and free elections. This bill contains comprehensive funding for the two-year state government…

April 7, 2021

Minnesota Senate and House launch second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive

Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) today announced the launch of the second annual Feeding Minnesota food drive, a joint effort of the Minnesota State House and Senate…

April 7, 2021

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…

April 6, 2021

Senator Dornink urges Governor to expand fans allowed in High School Tournaments

Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s capacity limits placed on local sporting events: “After hearing from many constituents disappointed that they cannot cheer on the Hayfield Vikings due to capacity…

April 6, 2021

Senator Anderson applauds use of federal funds for Minnesota Veterans Homes

It was announced recently that all three of Minnesota’s new State Veterans Homes will receive federal funding this year. The project includes homes in three locations: Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. According to the U.S. Department…

April 6, 2021

Senator Miller introduces bill to fully exempt social security from state income taxes

Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) is co-sponsoring a bill that would allow Minnesota’s retirees to fully and completely deduct all Social Security income on their state income taxes beginning next year. “Minnesota is one…

April 5, 2021

Nelson: Tax policy needs to Empower Minnesotans

Senate Tax Committee Chair Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) released the following statement after House Democrats released a tax bill that raises more than $1 billion in taxes, adds a fifth tier to income taxes, and does…

April 2, 2021

Senator Howe supportive of proposed ban on vaccine passports

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…

April 1, 2021

Housley sends letter urging Governor to request clarity from Minnesota State High School League when making season-ending decisions

Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) sent a letter to Governor Walz asking for clarity on COVID protocol requirements for youth/high school sports.Last week, the Hill-Murray boys hockey team played against White Bear Lake to secure…

April 1, 2021

Senator Limmer “Appalled” by Supreme Court Decision

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) released the following statement responding to the recent Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that overturned a sexual assault conviction because the victim was voluntarily inebriated: “I was just as appalled as anyone when the…

March 31, 2021

Senator Jeff Howe Salutes Receiving Federal Funding for Minnesota Veterans Homes

It was announced yesterday that all three of Minnesota’s new State Veterans Homes will receive federal funding this year. The project includes homes in three locations: Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. According to the U.S. Department…

March 31, 2021

Senator Andrew Lang Celebrates Funding for Minnesota Veterans Homes

It was announced yesterday that all three of Minnesota’s new State Veterans Homes will receive federal funding this year. The project includes homes in three locations: Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. According to the U.S. Department…

March 31, 2021

Senator David Senjem’s 3/30 Newsletter

Midway Through the 2021 Legislative Session Update Dear Friends, We are a little more than halfway through the 2021 legislative session. Most certainly the legislative activity is bustling along. On Friday, March 26th we hit…

March 30, 2021

Sen. Miller: ‘Fantastic news’ federal funding is official for Preston veterans home

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that Minnesota will receive federal funding for three proposed Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. Senate Republicans secured the state’s share of funding for all…

March 30, 2021

Eichorn Celebrates Federal Funding for Bemidji Veterans Home

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) is celebrating the announcement that the federal government will follow through on its commitment to fund the completion of the Bemidji Veterans Home Project. Senator Eichorn played a key role…

March 30, 2021

Senator Westrom supports pilot program to address shortage of substitute teachers, helping students and teachers

Prior to COVID, a shortage of substitutes existed and the addition of quarantines and other health-related absences, shortages can be even more problematic and can threaten the ability of schools to offer in-person learning. Last…

March 29, 2021

Senator Howe champions mattress recycling bill to keep local roads and ditches clean

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) introduced legislation that establishes a statewide industry-led mattress recycling program to build on existing collection infrastructure. This program would manage the residential and commercial recycling of mattresses, box springs, and foundations.…