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January 7, 2021

Senator Jeremy Miller once again selected president of the Minnesota State Senate

Members of the Minnesota State Senate on Thursday voted to elect Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) to once again serve as the president of the Minnesota Senate. The president of the Senate is the presiding officer…

January 7, 2021

Senator Howe: The Constitution Allows for Peaceful Protest, but Rioting at the Federal Capitol is Unacceptable

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) today released the following statement in response to the events that took place at the Federal Capitol: “I support the right to protest, but I vehemently disagree with violence, destruction, and…

January 7, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer: a peaceful transition of power is paramount to a democratic republic of law

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) today released the following statement in response to Washington, D.C. protests breaking into the United States Capitol: “A peaceful transition of power is paramount to a democratic republic rule of…

January 7, 2021

Senator Anderson responds to Governor Walz’s loosening of restrictions

Senator Anderson responds to Governor Walz’s loosening of restrictions (ST. PAUL, MN) – Governor Walz announced Wednesday that he will be loosening the restrictions he put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Although this…

January 7, 2021

Senator Westrom responds to Governor Walz’s loosening of restrictions

Senator Westrom responds to Governor Walz’s loosening of restrictions (ST. PAUL, MN) – Governor Walz announced Wednesday that he will be loosening his latest restrictions from November 2020 he put in place for COVID-19. The loosened…

January 7, 2021

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen takes Oath of Office as the legislature begins the first day of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session

(St. Paul, MN) Minnesota’s 2021 Legislative Session officially began January 5 with Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) and 66 other State Senators swearing-into office during a ceremony at the State Capitol. “As we kick off the 2021…

January 7, 2021

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen responds to Governor Walz’s revised restrictions

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) released the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz loosening of his restrictions on businesses implemented on November 21: “I am happy to see Governor Walz’s decided today to ease…

January 7, 2021

Senator Anderson hopeful as 2021 Legislative Session begins

Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) joined colleagues in St. Paul Tuesday for the start of the 2021 legislative session. Key agenda items looking forward to this year’s session include COVID relief and balancing the budget. “A…

January 6, 2021

Senator David Osmek responds to Governor Walz’s revised restrictions

Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) released the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz loosening of his restrictions on businesses implemented on November 21: “Today’s announcement is a step in the right direction, and I…

January 6, 2021

State Senator Zach Duckworth Sworn In for 2021-2022 Legislative Session

On Tuesday, January 5th, Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) was sworn in for his first term in the Minnesota State Senate. “I’m honored to be representing the people of Senate District 58 in the Minnesota Senate…

January 6, 2021

Senator Jasinski: Everyone has the right to protest, but protests must remain peaceful

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today released the following statement in response to Washington, D.C. protests breaking into the United States Capitol: “It is incredibly disappointing to hear about what is happening today in Washington D.C.…

January 6, 2021

Senator Goggin responds to Gov. Walz order to ease Covid business restrictions

Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) today released the following statement in response to Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement that he would ease Covid restrictions on some businesses. “I am glad the governor is easing restrictions. This…

January 6, 2021

Gazelka: Peaceful Transition of Power is Paramount to Democracy

“A peaceful transition of power is paramount to democracy. Everyone has the right to peacefully protest, but threats and acts of violence, destruction of property, and putting the lives of other people at risk are…

January 6, 2021

Senator Newman responds to Gov. Walz order to ease Covid business restrictions

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) today released the following statement in response to Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement that he would ease Covid restrictions on some businesses. “Any time we can get more businesses open it’s a…

January 6, 2021

Senator Jason Rarick responds to Governor Walz’s revised restrictions

Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) released the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz loosening of his restrictions on businesses implemented on November 21: “I’m glad to see Governor Walz loosening the restrictions and…

January 6, 2021

Senator Mark Koran responds to Governor Walz’s revised restrictions

Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) released the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz loosening of his restrictions on businesses implemented on November 21: “The safety, health, and wellbeing of all Minnesotans remain the…

January 6, 2021

Senator Rich Draheim responds to Governor Walz’s revised restrictions

Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) released the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz loosening of his restrictions on businesses implemented on November 21: “Minnesota families and businesses are hurting. The people of this…

January 6, 2021

Senator Nelson responds to Gov. Walz relaxing Covid business restrictions

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today released the following statement in response to Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement that he would ease Covid restrictions on some businesses. “I am glad the governor decided to ease restrictions on…

January 6, 2021

Senator Karin Housley Holds First Aging and Long-Term Care Hearing for Update on State’s Vaccine Plans

Today, Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, held a hearing with the Minnesota Department of Health to provide an update on COVID testing and the State Vaccine…

January 6, 2021

Senator Mathews responds to Governor Walz’s loosening of restrictions

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Governor Walz announced Wednesday that he will be loosening the restrictions he put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Although this is a step in the right direction, the Governor…