News – Page 190 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

January 20, 2021

Senator Rarick Responds to MPCA’s Plan to Adopt California Emission Standards

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 20, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update – Week 3

Friends and neighbors, As we continue to make strides in navigating the everchanging world of COVID, I know many of us have our children on our minds and how this will shape their lives moving…

January 19, 2021

Senator Westrom pleased individuals over 65, educators, and childcare workers eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) is pleased to see Minnesota’s guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines will become closer to federal guidelines, set to include individuals ages 65 and up, educators, and childcare workers. The legislature has…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Nelson, Rep. Lee introduce bipartisan bill to promote early detection and awareness of Alzheimer’s

Minnesota state Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and Representative Fue Lee (DFL-Minneapolis) on Monday introduced a new bill aimed at promoting public awareness and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, the progressive and irreversible brain disorder that…

January 19, 2021

Senator Newman: Vaccine pilot program won’t help us move fast enough to reach vaccine administration goals

Friends and neighbors – There has been encouraging news lately on the vaccine front. It is badly needed, given how far behind Minnesota is. North Dakota, for example, has administered 77% of its vaccines. South…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Bill Weber’s 1.15.21 Legislative Update

Minnesota’s Vaccination Plan On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Jason Rarick’s 1.15.21 Legislative Update

Hello Neighbor, We are in the second week of session here at the Capitol in St. Paul. It has been a flurry of bill introductions and learning new technology to accomplish our work, but I…

January 19, 2021

Sen. Weber supports legislation increasing penalties for the attempted murder of police officers

On Thursday, 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…

January 19, 2021

Senator Weber, Senate Republicans Succeed in Pressuring Governor to Speed Up Vaccination for 65+

On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes by working with…

January 18, 2021

Senator Chamberlain statement on Gov. Walz pilot program for vaccine distribution

Minnesota Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today issued the following statement in regards to Gov. Walz’s announcement of a vaccine pilot program: “Minnesota’s rollout of the Covid vaccine has been unacceptably slow so far. The…

January 18, 2021

Rosen: The first bills of session + honoring Officer Matson

The first bills of session + honoring Officer MatsonBy: Senator Julie Rosen Those of us in southern Minnesota, and especially Waseca, know the name Arik Matson very well. He is the Waseca police officer who…

January 15, 2021

Senator Koran, Senate Republicans Succeed in Pressuring Governor to Speed Up Vaccination for 65+

On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes by working with…

January 15, 2021

Jasinski: Honoring Officer Matson by strengthening penalties for attacking police

Honoring Officer Matson by strengthening penalties for attacking police By: Senator John Jasinski By now, virtually everyone in southern Minnesota knows the name Arik Matson. He was the Waseca police officer who was shot in…

January 15, 2021

Senator Rarick Senate Republicans Succeed in Pressuring Governor to Speed Up Vaccination for 65+

On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes by working with…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Rosen supports new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) today is celebrating the introduction of a new bill that strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted…

January 15, 2021

Senator Draheim, Senate Republicans Succeed in Pressuring Governor to Speed Up Vaccination for 65+

) On Thursday, Senate Republicans applauded Governor Walz’s decision to allow hospitals and vaccine providers to vaccinate individuals aged 65 and older. Senators have been pressuring Governor Walz to speed up vaccination processes by working…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Kiffmeyer responds to COVID vaccine rollout including those 65 and older

Following the Governor’s announcement to include individuals 65 years old and over in the rollout of COVID vaccines, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer released the following statement: “After hearing from so many of my constituents worried about…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Chamberlain supports new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today announced the introduction of a new bill that would strengthen state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Miller praises new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) recently announced the introduction of a new bill that would strengthen state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted…

January 15, 2021

Sen. Newman praises new bill in honor of Officer Arik Matson that increases penalties for attempted murder of police officers

Watch the press conference here. (St. Paul, Minn.) – Minnesota Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) has announced the introduction of a new bill that would strengthen state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted…