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May 11, 2020

Senator Weber supports legislation that allows businesses to safely reopen

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would allow many small businesses to safely resume operations. The bill, Senate File 4511, provides a framework for businesses to return to the workplace and safely resume operations…

May 11, 2020

Minnesota Senate passes legislation that allows businesses to safely resume operations

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would allow many small businesses to safely resume operations. The bill, Senate File 4511, provides a framework for businesses to return to the workplace and safely resume operations…

May 11, 2020

Senator Lang supports legislation to allow businesses to safely resume operations

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would allow many small businesses to safely resume operations. The bill, Senate File 4511, provides a framework for businesses to return to the workplace and safely resume operations…

May 11, 2020

Sen. Nelson asks Gov. Walz to allow schools to come up with creative graduation ceremonies

Minnesota State Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz asking him to reconsider his guidance prohibiting graduation ceremonies held indoors or outdoors in stadiums and football fields, and…

May 11, 2020

Minnesota Senate unanimously approves Limmer’s Data Privacy Bill

“Sometimes it seems like technologies are advancing so fast that we can barely keep up,” said Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove). “Every innovation raises questions about how law enforcement can use these…

May 11, 2020

Senator Utke on Recent Legislation, Budget Update, and Executive Orders

I want to quickly provide an update of what happened at the capitol this past week. I will cover some important bills that passed in the Senate, breakdown what the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)…

May 8, 2020

Senator Anderson’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, We made it through yet another week of the stay-at-home order. I hope you all are doing well despite the circumstances. The Senate passed some important bills and met virtually for committee…

May 8, 2020

Senator Anderson, Minnesota Senate release $17 million in HAVA funds

Today Senate Republicans approved the use of more than $17 million Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and CARES Act funds to secure and protect our elections. This money comes from the federal budget. The bill…

May 8, 2020

Senate passes bipartisan healthcare and emergency policy bill

(St Paul, MN) – The Senate passed a healthcare omnibus policy bill off the Floor today. It is chief authored by Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) and contains…

May 8, 2020

Senate Republicans release $17 million in HAVA funds

Today Senate Republicans approved the use of more than $17 million Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and CARES Act funds to secure and protect our elections. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Securing our…

May 8, 2020

Senator Eichorn, Senate Republicans share ideas from small businesses ready to open safely

On Monday, Senate Republicans shared ideas from small businesses and churches to safely reopen as Minnesota enters the third month with a stay at home order. Despite billions in federal stimulus dollars being pumped into the…

May 8, 2020

Senator Justin Eichorn responds to the state’s projected budget deficit

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released an updated budget forecast, which projects an estimated budget deficit of $2.426 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The updated forecast, which is used to guide consideration of spending…

May 8, 2020

Senator Dan Hall responds to the state’s projected budget deficit

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released an updated budget forecast, which projects an estimated budget deficit of $2.426 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The updated forecast, which is used to guide consideration of spending…

May 8, 2020

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen responds to the state’s projected budget deficit

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released an updated budget forecast, which projects an estimated budget deficit of $2.426 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The updated forecast, which is used to guide consideration of spending…

May 8, 2020

Senator Jeff Howe responds to the state’s projected budget deficit

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released an updated budget forecast, which projects an estimated budget deficit of $2.426 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The updated forecast, which is used to guide consideration of spending…

May 8, 2020

Senate passes bipartisan healthcare and emergency policy bill

The Senate passed a healthcare omnibus policy bill which includes noncontroversial provisions for three areas: the MN Department of Health (MDH), health-related licensing boards, and general health care. There are several sections pertaining to the…

May 7, 2020

Senate Republicans release $17 million in HAVA funds

Today Senate Republicans approved the use of more than $17 million Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and CARES Act funds to secure and protect our elections. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. “This bill…

May 7, 2020

Senator Limmer: Principles of accessibility and transparency remain same during pandemic

Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) issued the following statement in support of a Minnesota Coalition on Government Information and American Civil Liberties Union effort to highlight government transparency, accountability, and openness…

May 7, 2020

Senator Jasinski introduces bill to help bars and restaurants with COVID food and drink losses

This week, Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) introduced legislation providing $20 million to reimburse bars, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses for food and drinks that became unfit for human consumption due to lost businesses caused by…

May 7, 2020

Sen. Miller and Minnesota Senate deliver enhanced protections for seniors against financial exploitation

The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed legislation that enhances protections for senior citizens against financial exploitation. The bill, Senate File 2466, permits certain financial services providers to temporarily delay transactions where financial exploitation is suspected and to…