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May 17, 2020

Senator Westrom Heads Up Farmer-Focused Agriculture Bill in Senate

(St. Paul, MN) – Today, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill to aid farmers with safety, mental health, production, and advocacy. The legislation, headed up by Chair of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing…

May 17, 2020

Senator Howe Questions Attorney General Over Threats of Business Fines

Following nearly two months of a mandated shutdown by Governor Walz, many rural businesses are now facing permanent closure while waiting for the governor’s decision allowing them to return to work. Many rural business owners have…

May 17, 2020

Freelance hair and makeup artist exemption awaits governor’s signature

On Sunday, bipartisan legislation to exempt freelance hair and makeup artists from being required to obtain a full cosmetology license cleared its final hurdle in the Minnesota Legislature. The bill, Senate File 2228, passed the Senate…

May 17, 2020

Senator Draheim, Senate, Present Bonding Bill Focused on Infrastructure, Transportation, and Projects to Boost to Economy

Senate Republicans presented their bonding bill to Minnesota today. Totaling $998 million in general obligation bonds, plus $400 million for trunk highway bonds, the bill focuses on crucial infrastructure needs, projects that will get Minnesotans…

May 17, 2020

Senate’s Human Services bill emphasizes child and foster care, support for people with disabilities, mental health

The Minnesota Senate recently approved a bipartisan Human Services bill that improves the way Minnesota delivers critical services like child and foster care, mental health assistance, and support for individuals with disabilities. “The pandemic has shaken…

May 17, 2020

Senator Nelson supports infrastructure bill that funds projects in Olmsted County

On Saturday, the Minnesota Senate unveiled a $998 million infrastructure bonding bill that would deliver funding for roads and bridges, clean water, and several projects in southeastern Minnesota, as well as local roads and bridges…

May 17, 2020

Senator Benson, Senate Freeze State Employee Pay During Budget Deficit

(ST. PAUL, MN) –Senate Republicans took strategic action to respect the contract with state employees and acknowledge the realities of a budget deficit. HF 2796, authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch), ratifies the first…

May 17, 2020

Senate Approves State Employee Raises Contingent on Future Budget Surplus

Senate Republicans took strategic action to protect both the state employees on the front line of the COVID crisis and the state’s budget with a modified contract approval. HF2796, authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North…

May 17, 2020

Senate Approves State Employee Raises Contingent on Future Budget Surplus

(ST. PAUL, MN) –Senate Republicans took strategic action to protect both the state employees on the front line of the COVID crisis and the state’s budget with a modified contract approval. HF2796, authored by Senator…

May 16, 2020

Senate Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

Senate Republicans presented their bonding bill to Minnesota today. Totaling $998 million in general obligation bonds, plus $400 million for trunk highway bonds, the bill focuses on key infrastructure needs, projects that will get Minnesotans…

May 16, 2020

Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to aid opioid epidemic response

(St. Paul, MN) – Friday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill allowing the Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner to award grants to opioid treatment centers and providers. The legislation is chief authored by Senator Mark Koran…

May 16, 2020

Senate Majority approves bill requiring legislative oversight for future peacetime emergencies

On Friday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill that would reassert a fair balance of governing power between the legislative branch and the executive branch during future states of emergency. The bill, Chief-authored by Senator David Osmek…

May 16, 2020

Southwestern Minnesota projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $5.75 million for infrastructure improvements to the Red Rock…

May 16, 2020

Senate GOP Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans presented their bonding bill to Minnesota today. Totaling $998 million in general obligation bonds, plus $400 million for trunk highway bonds, the bill focuses on key infrastructure needs, projects that…

May 16, 2020

Critical area projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $22.1 million for the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 93…

May 16, 2020

Several Scott County projects included in Senate bonding proposal

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $5.269 million for improvements near Minnesota Highway 13 and…

May 16, 2020

Southeastern Minnesota projects included in Senate bonding bill

On Saturday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a $1.4 billion bonding bill, which focuses on key infrastructure needs, jobs, and economic growth across Minnesota. The bill includes $25.6 million for a new interchange at U.S. Highway…

May 16, 2020

Senate GOP Bonding Bill Focuses on Infrastructure, Transportation, Provides Long-Term Boost to Economy

May 16, 2020

Third party driver’s testing bill passes Minnesota Senate

Today, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation aimed at improving wait times for Minnesotans needing to take their driver’s test. The bill, Senate File 3226, allows private, third party testers to become certified to administer behind-the-wheel driver’s…

May 16, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer, Senate Republicans approve bill restoring the balance of power for future peacetime emergencies

The Minnesota Senate approved a bill that would reassert a fair balance of governing power between the legislative branch and the executive branch during future states of emergency. This bill would continue to allow by law for…