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October 15, 2020

Newman: Senate approves bonding bill that funds critical local projects, including Henderson roadway flooding improvements

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a $1.36 billion infrastructure bonding bill that would deliver funding for flood prevention, including the hotly discussed Henderson Highway 93 project, as well as several other critical infrastructure priorities…

October 15, 2020

Senator Anderson Votes for Jobs and Economic Stimulus Package

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a jobs and economic stimulus package which includes bonding, tax, and supplemental budget provisions for the entire state. The bipartisan bill invests in Minnesota’s critical infrastructure providing $300…

October 15, 2020

Jasinski: Senate infrastructure bonding bill includes funding for key projects in southern Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a $1.36 billion infrastructure bonding bill that would deliver funding to critical statewide infrastructure, roads and bridges, and sewer and water systems. Several projects and programs championed by Senator…

October 15, 2020

Senate approves infrastructure bonding bill that includes funding for Rochester Airport, Highway 14, and other projects in Olmsted County championed by Sen. Nelson

By a bipartisan vote of 64-3, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a $1.36 billion infrastructure bonding bill that would deliver funding for roads and bridges, clean water, and several projects in southeastern Minnesota, as…

October 15, 2020

Pratt: Senate approves bonding bill that funds critical local projects

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a $1.36 billion infrastructure bonding bill that would deliver funding for flood prevention, roads and bridges, clean water, local roads and bridges, and other critical statewide infrastructure. The bill…

October 15, 2020

Rosen: Senate approves bonding bill to fund critical local projects

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a $1.36 billion infrastructure bonding bill that would deliver funding for several critical southern Minnesota projects carried by Senate Finance Committee Chairwoman Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont), as well as funding…

October 15, 2020

Senator Senjem authors bonding bill, tax cuts for main street businesses, increase public safety funding

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a jobs creation bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill invests in Minnesota’s critical infrastructure providing $300 million for wastewater treatment and $700 million…

October 15, 2020

Senator Miller applauds bipartisan bonding bill that includes funding for key projects in Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties

By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 64-3, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a $1.36 billion bipartisan infrastructure bonding bill that delivers significant funding for roads and bridges, water and sewer improvements, infrastructure upgrades at…

October 15, 2020

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans Deliver Investments in Rural Minnesota with Bonding Bill

St. Paul, MN – Today Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill bonds for $1.87 billion in projects across the state including…

October 15, 2020

SENATOR DAHMS, SENATE REPUBLICANS DELIVER INVESTMENTS IN RURAL MINNESOTA WITH BONDING BILL

Today Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill bonds for $1.87 billion in projects across the state including $700 million for transportation, $300…

October 15, 2020

Senator Rarick passes funding for Willow River Correctional Facility with vote for bonding bill

(St. Paul, MN) – Today Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill provided $200 million in tax relief for small businesses and farmers,…

October 15, 2020

Senator Hall supports bonding bill, tax cuts for main street businesses, increase public safety funding

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill invests in Minnesota’s critical infrastructure providing $300 million for wastewater treatment and $700 million…

October 15, 2020

Senator Weber supports bonding bill, tax cuts for main street businesses, increase public safety funding

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill invests in Minnesota’s critical infrastructure providing $300 million for wastewater treatment and $700 million…

October 15, 2020

Senate Republicans deliver bonding bill, tax cuts for main street businesses, increase public safety funding

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding and tax relief for the entire state. The bill provides $200 million in tax relief for small businesses and farmers,…

October 15, 2020

Senator Draheim supports bonding bill, tax cuts for main street businesses, increase public safety funding

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a jobs creation bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill invests in Minnesota’s critical infrastructure providing $300 million for wastewater treatment and $700 million…

October 15, 2020

Senator Housley Successfully Procures Funding for District 39 in Final Bonding Bill

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans passed a government financing bill that included bonding, tax, and budget provisions for the entire state. The bill provided $200 million in tax relief for small businesses and farmers, $1…

October 14, 2020

Senator Jensen, Minnesota Senate again approve Sen. Chamberlain’s Veterans Restorative Justice Act to help veterans with PTSD, trauma, or mental health struggles receive treatment instead of criminal sentences

The Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously approved The Veterans Restorative Justice Act, which aims to divert at-risk veterans toward probation and social service programs instead of jail time when they commit certain less-severe crimes. The…

October 13, 2020

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…

October 13, 2020

Jasinski: Senate report on Minneapolis civil unrest concludes poor decision-making exacerbated damage and violence during Minneapolis riots

Read the full report online . Poor decision making by Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and the Minneapolis City Council exacerbated violence, property damage, and civil unrest during the Minneapolis riots that took…

October 13, 2020

Senator Rarick highlights the importance of Senate report on Minneapolis civil unrest

(St. Paul) — Poor decision making by Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and the Minneapolis City Council exacerbated violence, property damage, and civil unrest during the Minneapolis riots that took place at the…