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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…

January 13, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer fights for local businesses to receive county-distributed relief

In Minnesota, we know that every business is essential to the people that work there. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate has been fighting to keep small businesses running by providing relief for this vital…

January 12, 2021

Senator Miller legislative update: Encouraging Gov. Walz to work together with the House and Senate

Greetings from the Capitol, It’s no secret that 2020 was a difficult year. The COVID pandemic disrupted our lives. If that wasn’t enough, our country remains divided after an incredibly divisive election cycle. Now we…

January 11, 2021

Senator Newman introduces bill to require photo identification when voting

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) has once again introduced a bill that would require Minnesotans to present a valid photo identification for in-person and absentee voting. The bill establishes a new voter identification card free-of-charge to…

January 11, 2021

Gazelka statement on threats to elected officials and state capitols

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Gazelka released the following statement: “Today we learned threats against the Governor last week led to an evacuation of the Governor’s residence. We also learned there are threats targeting state capitols…

January 11, 2021

Senator Mark Koran’s 1.8.21 Legislative Update

Greetings Senate District 32 Constituents I want to take a moment to share information about recent developments at the capitol and some exciting news from the past few weeks. On Tuesday, December 1, Minnesota Management and…

January 11, 2021

Sen. Rarick 1.8.21 Legislative Update

Hello Neighbor, I am back in St. Paul for the start of the new legislative session. Although our Senate offices and the Capitol are not currently open to the public, I am available for meetings…

January 11, 2021

Sen. Weber’s 1.8.21 Legislative Update

Happy New Year! Happy New Year Senate District 22. May the New Year bring you happiness, peace, and prosperity. Wishing you and your loved ones a brighter 2021! Oath of Office and the First Days of…

January 11, 2021

Senator Dave Senjem’s E-Newsletter Update for January 8, 2021

January 8, 2021Dear Friends Happy New Year!Happy New Year Senate District 25! As we start the legislative year, I am wishing you and your family joy and happiness in the year ahead.Oath of Office and…

January 7, 2021

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen issues statement responding to D.C. Protests

(ST. PAUL, MN) Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) released the following statement in response to Washington, D.C. protests breaking into the United States Capitol: “As guided by our constitution, Americans have a right to protest, but…

January 7, 2021

Senator Mark Koran issues statement responding to D.C. Protests

(ST. PAUL, MN) Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) released the following statement in response to Washington, D.C. protests breaking into the United States Capitol: “The behavior witnessed in Washington, D.C. yesterday should never be encouraged…