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August 5, 2020

Senator Koran: Gov. Walz’s comments about National Guard are “insulting and ironic”

(St. Paul, MN)- On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor…

August 5, 2020

Senator Howe Responds to Gov. Walz’s “19-Year-Old Cooks” Statement About Minnesota National Guard

On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the Mayor knew what he…

August 5, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s “19-Year-Old Cooks” Statement About Minnesota National Guard

On Monday, Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he…

August 5, 2020

Senator Mathews responds to Governor’s Walz’s “19 year old cooks” comment about the National Guard

Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with the following statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he was…

August 5, 2020

Senator Rarick: Walz’s comments on National Guard are a “slap in the face”

Governor Walz commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with the following statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he was…

August 5, 2020

Sen. Rosen legislative update: An amazing unveiling of a historic military helicopter in Martin County

Friends and neighbors, Last weekend I had the privilege of attending the grand unveiling of the 1966 Bell Cobra attack helicopter, which will be permanently hosted at the Martin County Veterans Memorial. I am sure…

August 5, 2020

Senator Michelle Benson Responds to Walz’s “19 Year Old Cooks” Comment About National Guard

Governor Walz recently commented on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s claims of hesitation to send in the National Guard to Minneapolis on May 27 with this statement, “I don’t think the mayor knew what he was…

August 4, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Governor Walz recently issued a statewide mask mandate. Many Minnesotans are understandably frustrated with this unilateral decision. Since he announced his peacetime emergency powers in March, he has ordered statewide business closures,…

August 4, 2020

Senate Ingebrigtsen, colleagues, hold Budget Commissioner to his word: Complete an August Forecast

On Monday, Senate Republicans released a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans asking him to keep his promise to conduct an August budget forecast. The effects of the coronavirus on the…

August 3, 2020

Housley: I stand with my friends in the Jewish community

Today Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) issued a statement regarding recent comparisons made between COVID-19 restrictions and the Holocaust: “In 2016, in a self-funded trip to Israel, I had the privilege of traveling with…

August 3, 2020

Senate Republicans hold Budget Commissioner to his word: Complete an August Forecast

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans released a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans asking him to keep his promise to conduct an August budget forecast. The effects of the…

August 3, 2020

Sen. Newman: Thoughts on Gov. Walz’s executive order requiring masks

Mandatory Masks in Minnesota; Executive Order 20-81. Governor Walz’s executive order mandating mask-wearing in the state of Minnesota creates many questions about the balance between individual liberty and public health. Additionally, some legal questions…

July 31, 2020

Senator Koran: Gov. Walz’s comments about National Guard are “insulting and ironic”

Senator Howe Responds to Gov. Walz’s “19-Year-Old Cooks” Statement About Minnesota National Guard

Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s “19-Year-Old Cooks” Statement About Minnesota National Guard

Senator Mathews responds to Governor’s Walz’s “19 year old cooks” comment about the National Guard

Senator Rarick: Walz’s comments on National Guard are a “slap in the face”

Sen. Rosen legislative update: An amazing unveiling of a historic military helicopter in Martin County

Senator Michelle Benson Responds to Walz’s “19 Year Old Cooks” Comment About National Guard

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Senate Ingebrigtsen, colleagues, hold Budget Commissioner to his word: Complete an August Forecast

Housley: I stand with my friends in the Jewish community

Senate Republicans hold Budget Commissioner to his word: Complete an August Forecast

Sen. Newman: Thoughts on Gov. Walz’s executive order requiring masks

Senator Housley’s Hair and Makeup Licensure bill in effect today

Senator Westrom: Back to school plans “could lead to instability for kids”

New Laws Effective Aug. 1, 2020

Senator Rarick: Back to school plans may be less flexible than they appear

Sen. Limmer: Thoughts about the governor’s announcement regarding the fall school year

Jasinski: Governor’s announcement about fall school year puts educators and families in tough spot

Jensen: Kids need to return to classroom

Senator Ruud: Today’s announcement falls short