Senator Westrom on Senate Coronavirus Economic Recovery Act

(St. Paul) – The Minnesota Senate today approved with bipartisan support a major Republican-led Economic Recovery Act to help small businesses battling financial hardship caused by the coronavirus and the stay-home order. The $330 million bill emphasizes…

Senator Westrom pushes bill to provide broadband relief

Schools struggle with lack of online access for rural students (St. Paul, MN) – The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing this Wednesday on Senate File 4494, which appropriates $20 million to expand access to broadband…

Senator Relph, colleagues approve tax and economic relief package

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that brings tax and economic relief to Minnesotans. Senate File 3843, the Coronavirus Economic Recovery Act, emphasizes three elements that will benefit impacted businesses and their workers: liquidity to…
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Senate approves Chamberlain bill to prohibit most TCE use

The Minnesota Senate today took a significant step in the state’s effort to curb the use of trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic and dangerous chemical some companies use during their manufacturing processes. By an overwhelming bipartisan vote…