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August 19, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Congratulations to those who won their primaries last week. Though not an election (no one took office by winning), it is an important nomination by political parties for the November General Election. Voter…

August 19, 2020

Second Appeal of the Line 3 Project Will Further Cripple the Economy

(St. Paul, MN) – A second appeal to reconsider approved permits for the Line 3 Replacement Project was filed yesterday by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Governor Walz is repeating past failings and showing he…

August 19, 2020

Gazelka: Line 3 appeal is slowing down jobs when we need them the most

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement on the Walz administration to appeal the certificate of need that was approved by the Public Utilities Commission. “Enbridge…

August 18, 2020

Sen. Newman legislative update: Clearing up confusion about COVID-19 antibody tests

Friends and neighbors, I know there is both a growing interest in — and quite a bit of confusion about — the state of COVID-19 antibody testing. I wanted to take a moment to clear…

August 18, 2020

Senator Westrom, Senate Republicans Pass Bill to Aid Community Disability Providers

(St. Paul, MN) – In last week’s special session, the Minnesota Senate passed over $30 million in aid and grants for disability service providers who have been severely affected by a loss of business from…

August 18, 2020

Senator Johnson: An Exercise in Futility – Senate votes to end Gov.’s Emergency Powers

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate voted on a bipartisan resolution to end Governor Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote aims to end the state’s longest peacetime emergency in history,…

August 18, 2020

Senator Johnson: A Vote for some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable

The Minnesota Senate recently passed over $20 million of grant funding for home and community-based disability service providers. The Minnesota Department of Health has halted the operations of service providers, employment service providers, and other…

August 14, 2020

Jasinski: Third special session includes work on disabilities funding and veterans

Third special session includes work on disabilities funding and veterans By: Senator John Jasinski Last week the Legislature convened for the third special session of the summer. Like the previous two events, we were required…

August 14, 2020

Senator Rosen votes to end Walz’s peacetime emergency powers for third time

For the third time, Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) and the Minnesota Senate voted on Wednesday to end Governor Tim Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. The state is currently in the…

August 14, 2020

Senator Anderson supports Veterans Restorative Justice Act to help veterans with PTSD, trauma, or mental health struggles receive treatment instead of criminal sentences

The Minnesota Senate 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. “I know firsthand the…

August 14, 2020

Senator Relph supports Veterans Restorative Justice Act

The Minnesota Senate 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. “After enduring the…

August 14, 2020

Senator Relph supports service provider grants

The Minnesota Senate passed over $20 million in funding for retention grants for home and community-based service providers. The pandemic brought about a significant loss of business to day service providers, employment service providers, and…

August 13, 2020

Sen. Newman supports Veterans Restorative Justice Act to help veterans with PTSD, trauma, or mental health struggles receive treatment instead of criminal sentences

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and the Minnesota Senate on Wednesday 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…

August 13, 2020

Senator Utke, Senate Republicans Pass Bill to Aid Community Disability Providers

(St. Paul, MN) – Today the Minnesota Senate passed over $30 million in aid and grants for disability service providers who have been severely affected by a loss of business from Covid-19. $20.3 million will…

August 13, 2020

Senator Anderson supports grants for service providers

Today the Minnesota Senate passed over $20 million in funding for retention grants for home and community-based service providers. The pandemic brought about a significant loss of business to day service providers, employment service providers,…

August 13, 2020

Sen. Miller legislative update: Special Session Part 3

Greetings from the district, The Minnesota Legislature recently reconvened for our third special session of the summer. Like the previous two, this special session was required when the governor decided to extend his emergency powers…

August 13, 2020

Senator Utke: DLI Commissioner removal by the legislature was not a sudden decision

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Statement from Senator Paul Utke (R- Park Rapids) on Wednesday’s confirmation vote on Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Commissioner Nancy Leppink: “Removing Commissioner Leppink from her position was not a…

August 13, 2020

Senator Koran: Drop of DLI Commissioner was the “best option”

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Statement from Senator Mark Koran (R- North Branch) on Wednesday’s confirmation vote on Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Commissioner Nancy Leppink: “The Commissioner has proven herself unable to do her…

August 13, 2020

Senator Benson approves the Veterans Restorative Justice Act to help veterans with PTSD, trauma, or mental health struggles receive treatment instead of criminal sentences

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

August 12, 2020

Senator Anderson supports grants for service providers

Today the Minnesota Senate passed over $20 million in funding for retention grants for home and community-based service providers. The pandemic brought about a significant loss of business to day service providers, employment service providers,…