News – Page 212 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 23, 2020

Senator Anderson Authors Bill to Support Small Businesses in Crisis

During a virtual meeting of the Senate Jobs Committee yesterday, Senator Paul Anderson presented SF 4481. The bipartisan bill appropriates $20 million to the Small Business Emergency Loan program. The legislation also establishes Small Business…

April 23, 2020

Senator Pratt co-sponsors emergency funding for small businesses

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee passed legislation that makes emergency grants and loans available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, Senate File 4481, passed…

April 22, 2020

Senator Ruud passes bill to protect Paul Bunyan Land and jobs for Minnesota youth

“Many folks around the state remember visiting Paul Bunyan Land as a child,” said Senator Ruud. “This session I authored legislation that will benefit our upcoming workforce and preserve the iconic park that holds magic…

April 22, 2020

Senator Miller applauds testing partnership announcement, Senate Approves Funding

Earlier today, Gov. Tim Walz announced a new partnership with the Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Health to meet Minnesota’s COVID-19 testing and contact tracing goals. The testing is…

April 22, 2020

Senator Nelson celebrates partnership to ramp up COVID testing

Governor Tim Walz’s Administration on Wednesday announced a new partnership with Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Health to meet Minnesota’s COVID-19 testing goals. The agreement calls for 20,000 tests…

April 22, 2020

Senator Housley co-sponsors bill for small business grant program

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee passed legislation that makes emergency grants and loans available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, Senate File 4481, passed…

April 22, 2020

Senator Koran: Increase of PPE from Feds will get us one step closer to normal

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans welcomed the continued help from the Trump Administration and FEMA this month, especially the delivery of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Minnesota hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. During the month…

April 22, 2020

Gazelka, Benson applaud testing partnership announcement, Senate Approves Funding

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Following the announcement by the Walz administration of new testing partnership with the Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Health, Senate Republican Leadership released the following statements: …

April 22, 2020

Minnesota Receives Large Cache of PPE Supplies from Trump Administration and FEMA

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans welcomed the continued help from the Trump Administration and FEMA this month, especially the delivery of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Minnesota hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. During the month of April…

April 21, 2020

Senator Abeler’s Legislative Update – Saving Main Street

Dear Friends, The Covid-19 pandemic challenges continue for families and small businesses on Main Streets all across the state. On a positive note, Minnesotans are widely practicing social distancing and are staying close to home.…

April 21, 2020

Senator Howe asks for cooperation and communication as Governor Walz announces Minnesota mask drive

Over the weekend, Governor Tim Walz announced a week-long statewide homemade mask drive to encourage Minnesotans to create homemade masks for donation and highlight the importance of workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

April 21, 2020

Senator Draheim, Senate approve prescription drug transparency bill

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate continued to deliver on its promise to make prescription drug costs more transparent and more affordable for residents. By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 63-2, the Senate approved Senate File 1098,…

April 21, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors,I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. We continue to be busy in the senate and I am still advocating to get you the support you need during these challenging times. I…

April 21, 2020

Senator Utke on Getting Minnesota Working Again

My message today covers steps being taken to get all Minnesotans working again and our economy restarted. Our legislative session is returning to a more normal work schedule following the Easter recess. Committees are starting…

April 20, 2020

Senate approves prescription drug transparency bill

Senate Republicans today continued to deliver on their promise to make prescription drug costs more transparent and more affordable. By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 63-2, the Senate approved Senate File 1098, the Prescription Drug…

April 20, 2020

Senator Rarick Carries Bill to Get Minnesota Back to Work

Senate File 4480 puts businesses in charge of safe re-opening plans (St. Paul, MN) – I have been looking for safe, practical strategies to re-open our state as we continue to deal with the repercussions…

April 20, 2020

Senator Koran Carries Bill to Re-Open Minnesota

Senate File 4480 puts businesses in charge of their own safety plans (St. Paul, MN) – A new piece of legislation containing a detailed plan for re-opening Minnesota safely and effectively has been introduced in…

April 20, 2020

Senator Benson: Minnesota COVID-19 modeling allows various opportunities for re-opening

Written by: Senator Michelle Benson (R- Ham Lake), Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. (ST. PAUL, MN) – Minnesotans across the state are demanding the governor open up business. The Senate Health…

April 17, 2020

Senator Jensen supports reopening outdoor recreation

Today the Governor announced Executive Order (20-38) which allows some types of outdoor recreation to reopen. The list includes: – Bait shops for live bait– Outdoor shooting ranges and game farms– Public and private parks…

April 17, 2020

Senator Anderson’s Capitol Highlights

Dear Friends, This week the Senate returned on April 14 from our previously agreed upon recess as we have navigated the first month of the COVID-19 crisis. This past Tuesday, we were able to pass…