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January 15, 2021

Sen. Rosen supports new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) today is celebrating the introduction of a new bill that strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted…

January 15, 2021

Senator Draheim, Senate Republicans Succeed in Pressuring Governor to Speed Up Vaccination for 65+

) On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes by working…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Kiffmeyer responds to COVID vaccine rollout including those 65 and older

Following the Governor’s announcement to include individuals 65 years old and over in the rollout of COVID vaccines, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer released the following statement: “After hearing from so many of my constituents worried about…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Chamberlain supports new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today announced the introduction of a new bill that would strengthen state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Miller praises new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) recently announced the introduction of a new bill that would strengthen state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Newman praises new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) has announced the introduction of a new bill that would strengthen state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted…

January 14, 2021

Housley Urges Governor Walz to Prioritize Seniors

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s announcement of including seniors earlier in the State’s vaccination efforts, effective immediately: “This is a small step in the right direction,…

January 14, 2021

Senator Limmer applauds COVID-19 vaccine rollout for those 65 and over

“After seeing Minnesota ranked at 23rd in the nation for vaccine accessibility, I knew more had to be done,” Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) said Thursday, “I’m very relieved to see the Governor listening to…

January 14, 2021

Iron Range Delegation opposes new anti-mining legislation

(ST. PAUL, MN)— Several of Minnesota’s Iron Range Delegation (IRD) legislators released the following joint statement regarding the recent announcement by anti-mining groups of their support for “Prove it First” legislation that would cast aside…

January 14, 2021

Senate Republicans Succeed in Pressuring Governor to Speed Up Vaccination for 65+

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans today applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to provide vaccinations to individuals age 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination…

January 14, 2021

Senator Nelson introduces bill removing governor’s authority to close schools via executive order

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) has introduced a bill to protect students’ right to a great education at all times. The new legislation, Senate File 2, removes any governor’s authority to close schools or alter…

January 14, 2021

Sen. Rarick supports legislation increasing penalties for the attempted murder of police officers

(St. Paul, MN) –Today, Senate and House Republicans introduced a bill that strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals convicted of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, judge, prosecutor, or correctional officer. The legislation Senate…

January 14, 2021

Sen. Koran supports legislation increasing penalties for the attempted murder of police officers

Today, Senate and House Republicans introduced a bill that strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals convicted of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, judge, prosecutor, or correctional officer. The legislation Senate File 82 increases…

January 14, 2021

Sen. Draheim supports legislation increasing penalties for the attempted murder of police officers

January 14, 2021

Sen. Dornink co-authors bill to increase penalties for attempted murder of police

Minnesota Senator Gene Dornink (R-Hayfield) is pleased to be a co-author on SF 82, a bill introduced today which strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted first-degree murder of a police…

Megan and Arik Matson speak at a Press Conference

January 14, 2021

Sen. Jasinski, Rep. Petersburg introduce bill increasing penalties for attempted murder of police

Watch the press conference (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Representative John Petersburg (R-Waseca) today introduced a bill which strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted first-degree murder of…

January 14, 2021

Senator Anderson looks forward to businesses being able to reopen with SF 1

Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) is glad to see SF 1 introduced as the first bill of the 2021 Legislative Session, which will give businesses the ability to reopen safely following the submission of a safety…

January 13, 2021

Senator Karin Housley Holds Committee to Hear from Frustrated Minnesota Seniors—Urges Governor to Change Vaccination Plans

Today, Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, held a hearing for public testimony regarding the State’s current vaccination plan for seniors 65 and older. “The testimony we…

January 13, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update Week 2

Friends and neighbors, We have all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through work, school, business, or just about any other aspect of life, I know we have been working hard to piece together any…

January 13, 2021

Senate President Jeremy Miller sends letter to Gov. Walz encouraging collaboration and cooperation

Attachment: Sen. Miller’s letter to Gov. Walz. (St. Paul) — Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) hand-delivered a letter to Gov. Tim Walz’s office asking the governor to use the new legislative session as an…