Senator Westrom Votes 5th Time to Remove Emergency Powers

(St. Paul, MN) – Governor Walz called the legislature into the fifth special session this year on Monday.  Once again, the Senate majority brought forward a resolution to remove his emergency powers. The resolution passed…

Senator Carrie Ruud Elected as Leader of GLLC in 2021-22

During its “Virtual” Annual Meeting, the binational, nonpartisan Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus elected Senator Carrie Ruud to represent Minnesota on the GLLC Executive Committee in 2021-22. Senator Ruud has been a member of the…
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Senator Housley’s Online Driver’s Permit Bill is Enacted

(St. Paul, MN) – Learner’s permit written tests were becoming day trips for many parents and guardians as the testing backlog at DVS piled to astronomical levels. Thanks to legislation spearheaded by Senator Karin Housley…

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, This year is unusual, regarding legislative sessions and legislation. Minnesota has never had such an extensive declaration of emergency powers and accompanied special sessions every 30 days, as the governor is required…

Senator Rarick Responds to Pine City Hospital Closure

(St. Paul, MN) – Fairview Health Services announced organizational changes to their care system and clinic closures in Greater Minnesota on Monday, including the closure of their clinic in Pine City.  Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine…