senator michelle benson

Benson: Church guidelines are disrespectful of faith communities

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Deputy Majority Leader Michelle Benson (R- Ham Lake) released the following statement in response to Gov. Walz’s recommendations for the next phase of re-opening amid the coronavirus pandemic:   “Governor Walz is tone…

Gazelka: No reason to discriminate against churches

(ST. PAUL, MN) –  Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R East Gull Lake) released the following statement in response to Gov. Walz’s recommendations for the next phase of re-opening amid the coronavirus pandemic: “Throughout history, the church…

Senator Mathews Statement on Threatened Business Owners

 Due to Governor Walz’s nearly two months of a mandated shutdown, rural businesses are now facing permanent closure while waiting for the governor’s decision to reopen fully. Many rural business owners have stated they can…
Sen. Paul Utke

Senator Utke: End of 2020 Session and Legislative Update

This past Sunday at midnight the Minnesota Senate adjourned, ending the 2020 regular session on a somewhat open-ended note. While the Senate and House were able to pass many bills that will benefit Minnesotans, headline…
Senator Andrew Lang

Minnesota Senate adjourns 2020 legislative session

On Sunday, the Minnesota Senate adjourned the 2020 regular legislative session sine die just before ahead of its constitutional deadline for passing legislation. “It was a different session, but we were still able to get things done…

Senator Westrom visits Shady’s Hometown Tavern

Rural businesses are now facing permanent closure while waiting for the governor’s decision to fully reopen the state. Many rural business owners have stated they can no longer wait for this decision. A few have…