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Legislative Update: Doing the Right Thing for Small Businesses

Friends and neighbors,Along with the weather, things are heating up at the Capitol and legislative deadlines are fast approaching. While there is no yearly deadline for the introduction of bills, each year the Legislature establishes…

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! It was another busy week in St. Paul. The Minnesota Budget Forecast Minnesota’s February Budget forecast was released last week by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) showing a $1.6 billion surplus for the 2022-23 budget cycle.…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, Over the past year, we have seen our community come together to work through these difficult, unforeseen circumstances of the pandemic. Our friends, family, children, and neighbors have been flexible to the…

Senator Gene Dornink: Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, It has been another fast-paced, busy week at the Capitol as your legislator with committee meetings, bill hearings, and I’ve had quite a few chances to chat with constituents from home about…

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, Re-Opening Businesses Recognizing that our small businesses, especially restaurants, bars and gyms have had a horrific time the past year with shutdowns and the ever-changing COVID- 19 guidelines, the Minnesota Senate heard…

Key Committee Hears Coleman’s Bipartisan Social Security Card Bill

ST. PAUL, MN – On Tuesday, the Senate Transportation Committee heard Senator Julia Coleman’s bipartisan bill to allow Minnesotans to get replacement Social Security Cards online. Senator Coleman (R-Chanhassen) released the following statement: “I am…

Senator David Senjem’s 3/1 Legislative Update

Minnesota’s Budget Forecast Released On Friday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the…

Coleman Votes For Extension of Successful Reinsurance Program

St. Paul, MN – On Monday, the Minnesota Senate voted to pass legislation extending Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable, and without…