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Senate Votes for the Eighth Time to End Emergency Powers

On Thursday the Minnesota Senate again voted to end Governor Walz’s emergency powers. For the last year, Minnesotans have been left to rely on announcements from the Governor’s office, dictating whether their businesses can open,…
Senator Karin Housley

Senator Housley Authors Bills to Save the Stages and Event Centers

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) presented two pieces of legislation this week which seek to offer relief to venues and event centers negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. SF-1935, termed the “Save Our Stages” bill, would ensure…
Senator Gary Dahms

Minnesota Senate Releases The Minnesota Priorities Budget

Minnesota Senate Republicans released their budget for the 2021 ‒ 2022 biennium, making COVID recovery and support for families (without raising taxes) a priority. “This proposal funds Minnesota Priorities to balance the budget without raising taxes,…

Coleman, Minnesota Senate Passes Emergency Powers Reform Bill

On Monday, the Senate passed on a tripartisan vote of 38-29, legislation to reassert a fair balance of governing power between the legislative branch and the executive branch during future states of emergency. The bill would require…