Senator Bill Weber

Statement from Senator Weber regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne), chair of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee, issued the following statement regarding the changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “We are in the midst…

Senator Jensen’s update on COVID-19

On Monday, March 9th, the Minnesota Legislature unanimously passed a bill to provide emergency funding to be used to combat COVID-19 in Minnesota. Governor Walz signed it into law the following day.   The emergency…

Senator Anderson Covid-19 update

Dear Friends, It’s an understatement to say that it is difficult to have a conversation, open an email, or turn on the television, without being consumed by COVID-19 information. The coronavirus is foremost in everyone’s…
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Senator Goggin Legislative Update

Minnesota Senate passes insulin reform for all Minnesotans After more than twelve months of discussion, analysis, and debate, I am pleased to say that we have passed a strong insulin safety net bill with a unanimous vote. This…
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Senate Acts Quickly to Pass Rural Finance Authority Funding 

(St. Paul, MN) – On Thursday, March 12th, the Minnesota Senate approved $50 million in bonding for the Rural Finance Authority (RFA).  The RFA is Minnesota’s main agricultural lending arm and partners with community banks to provide farmers with…

Senator Howe, Senate pass emergency insulin bill

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed the Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act by a bipartisan vote. The bill, House File 3100, establishes an emergency assistance program for Minnesotans unable to afford the high costs of…

Senator Eichorn, Senate pass emergency insulin bill

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed the Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act by a bipartisan vote. The bill, House File 3100, establishes an emergency assistance program for Minnesotans unable to afford the high costs of…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Hello Neighbors, The week of March 9th has been a very busy week at the Capitol. Along with passing some very important legislation, I had the pleasure of being shadowed by constituent Matthew Scherber. Matthew…

Senator Utke on DHS Reform Options in MN Senate

The Department of Human Services (DHS) doubled in size in recent years, and instead of increased efficiency, there has been headline after headline detailing waste, fraud, and abuse at the agency. In August of 2019,…
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Senator Anderson secures funding for Wright County Community Action

The Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance committee heard a presentation from Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) on SF3009 which provides supplemental funding to Wright County Community Action (WCCA). WCCA provides homeownership education, counseling, and training…

Senator Ruud appointed to Clean Water Council

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point), a vocal advocate for clean water, has been appointed to the Clean Water Council. The Clean Water Council was created through the Clean Water Act, which was signed into law…
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Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans pass insulin reform

(ST. PAUL, MN) – After more than twelve months of discussion, analysis, and debate, the Senate passed a strong insulin safety net bill with a unanimous vote. This program is designed to be available for all who need it…