News – Page 168 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 24, 2021

Senator Johnson Joins Bipartisan Group of Legislators on Letter to Safely Reopen U.S-Canadian Border

A bipartisan group of legislators has sent a letter to U.S President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging them to work together to safely reopen the U.S-Canadian border. The border has now…

Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

March 24, 2021

Senator Dahms, Senate Pass Bill to Address Substitute Teacher Shortage

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to address teacher shortages by opening the door to more qualified substitutes. Chronic substitute teacher shortages have been exacerbated by the pandemic and have been an obstacle…

March 24, 2021

Senator Nelson to introduce bill to invest $524 million in federal COVID relief funding for Early Learning Scholarships, quality child care supply

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement regarding her forthcoming bill to use federal American Rescue Plan funding for Early Learning Scholarships and quality child care improvements. “Minnesota is poised to receive…

March 24, 2021

Senator Koran cheers Chisago Lake High School on their reception of an agricultural grant

The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) announced that the Chisago Lakes High School agriculture department, taught by Julie Mellum, received an $8,283 grant for their project entitled, “Produce Walk-In Cooler – Farm to Fork,…

March 24, 2021

Senator Koran applauds AT&T improvement of network infrastructure in Chisago City

AT&T just announced that they are bringing network enhancements to Chisago City. AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Chisago City will soon notice a significant boost in wireless connectivity. AT&T added a new cell tower…

March 24, 2021

Senator Weber supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 23, 2021

Gazelka on House Democrat Targets: We’re not going to raise taxes.

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) responded to the House Democrat budget targets released today with a short video statement. Watch Senator Gazelka’s response to the House Democrat budget…

March 23, 2021

Sen. Newman, Minnesota Senate approves bills to help students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Senator Housley Presents Bill to Move Jurisdiction from Board of Cosmetology to the Department of Health

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today presented a bill to move the functions and regulatory jurisdiction of the Board of Cosmetology over to the Department of Health. This bill attempts to address board mismanagement, and a…

March 22, 2021

Senator Duckworth Passes First Bill with Unanimous Support

(ST. PAUL) – On Monday, Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) presented his first bill, S.F. 710, on the senate floor. This bipartisan legislation allows a school district to redirect any reserved or restricted revenue to another use…

March 22, 2021

Senator Rarick supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Senator Koran supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen supports helping students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Senator Lang introduces key legislation that funds Comprehensive Advanced Life Support program

Today Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) presented legislation that seeks to increase funding for the Comprehensive Advanced Life Support program. Current funding for this program is $408,000 per year. With this legislation, funding would increase by…

March 22, 2021

Minnesota Senate approves bills to help students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills aimed at supporting kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during school closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

March 22, 2021

Senator Draheim Votes in Favor of Bills to Help Students, Parents, and Teachers Recover from COVID-19 Learning Loss

(St. Paul) — The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during COVID-19-related school closures. The bills would…

March 22, 2021

Senator Dornink passes bill to address shortage of substitute teachers

On Monday, Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield) presented his bill, SF 819, on the Senate Floor. This legislation addresses the shortage of substitute teachers for Minnesota schools through a pilot program for short-call substitute teachers. Prior to COVID, a…

March 22, 2021

Senator Miller applauds MDH for increasing vaccine allotment to Winona County

Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today issued the following statement in response to the Department of Health increasing the allotment of vaccines for Winona County. Last week, Senator Miller urged MDH to provide more guidance…

March 22, 2021

Senator Jasinski, Minnesota Senate approves bills to help students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…

March 22, 2021

Minnesota Senate approves bills to help students, parents, and teachers recover from Covid-19 learning loss

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a series of bills to support kids, families, and teachers as they attempt to recover from learning loss suffered during Gov. Walz’s Covid-19-related school closures. The bills would provide…