Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors, We hit the ground running again this week. We met on the Senate floor Monday to pass a few important bills. Two of mine were on the docket and I worked on…
Senator Goggin, Rural Legislators ask Trump to take action
Earlier this week, Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and several other legislators sent a letter to President Trump highlighting the crisis the pork industry is experiencing. As multiple pork processing plants have closed, many farmers…
Senator Housley urges universal testing in long-term care facilities
On Tuesday, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), chair of the Minnesota Senate Family Care and Aging Committee, called on Governor Tim Walz’s administration to immediately implement guidelines for widespread testing at the state’s long-term…
Minnesota Senate passes increase to reimbursement for ambulance workers
Legislation that increases the reimbursement for emergency services workers passed the Minnesota Senate on Monday. The legislation, Senate File 3159, passed unanimously. “Finding EMTs, paramedics, and other health care workers to provide ambulance transfers is becoming…
Senator Miller announces statewide food shelf fundraiser lead by Minnesota Senate
Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and the Minnesota State Senate today announced a new statewide fundraiser for Minnesota’s food shelves. The drive will be led by Senators and Senate staff, in partnership with Second…
Senate Republicans Pass Legislation to Review $1.9 Billion Federal Stimulus Money
Pledge to work with Walz Administration to cover costs of COVID-19 (ST. PAUL, MN) – The Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation today to provide oversight of the $1.9 billion in Federal stimulus money delivered to the…
The ECO Act is a major player in burgeoning energy solutions
(St. Paul, MN) –Public support for clean, reliable energy and constant innovation within the industry has permanently changed our commercial landscape. On Thursday, April 23rd, I presented my bill (Senate File 4409) to amend and…
Senator Anderson’s Legislative Update
Dear Friends, as we continue to monitor and respond to the COVID-19 crisis, we all need to maintain our focus and take the outbreak seriously. We also can, and must, find ways to reopen our…
Senator Abeler – Phase II: Saving Main Street and Small Businesses
Dear Friends, The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted each of us, suddenly and surprisingly. Throughout this time the goal has been to keep people safe. Initially that meant keeping people safe from getting the virus. Now…
Senate Republicans Share Suggestions from OpenUp Minnesota Website with Gov. Walz
Salons are next pressure point for opening according to the analysis of 2100 submissions (St. Paul, MN…) The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus shared the results of its online portal for Minnesota businesses and workers to…
Senator Utke: Slow Start to Re-Open Minnesota
In today’s newsletter I will share some legislative updates from the last week of session, recap some important COVID-19 developments in Minnesota (including the Governor’s most recent Executive Orders), and answer some frequently asked questions…
Red Wing businesses are being heard at the capitol
This week Red Wing businessman Bob Riegelman, the president of Riedell Shoes, had two opportunities to speak with policymakers in St. Paul. The Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Development held a hearing to give businesses…
Senator Anderson’s Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors, Another week has come and gone, and small businesses continue to suffer as Minnesotans have been asked to remain at home until May 4th. Many of us in the Senate Majority are…
Sen. Chamberlain update: Minnesota Safe to Return to Work
DAILY UPDATE FROM ST. PAUL April 23, 2020 We are on a path to reopen MN! This is good news. We can manage Covid-19 and still get back to normal. It is vitally important we do…
Senator Anderson Authors Bill to Support Small Businesses in Crisis
During a virtual meeting of the Senate Jobs Committee yesterday, Senator Paul Anderson presented SF 4481. The bipartisan bill appropriates $20 million to the Small Business Emergency Loan program. The legislation also establishes Small Business…
Senator Pratt co-sponsors emergency funding for small businesses
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee passed legislation that makes emergency grants and loans available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, Senate File 4481, passed…
Senator Ruud passes bill to protect Paul Bunyan Land and jobs for Minnesota youth
“Many folks around the state remember visiting Paul Bunyan Land as a child,” said Senator Ruud. “This session I authored legislation that will benefit our upcoming workforce and preserve the iconic park that holds magic…
Senator Miller applauds testing partnership announcement, Senate Approves Funding
Earlier today, Gov. Tim Walz announced a new partnership with the Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Health to meet Minnesota’s COVID-19 testing and contact tracing goals. The testing is…
Senator Nelson celebrates partnership to ramp up COVID testing
Governor Tim Walz’s Administration on Wednesday announced a new partnership with Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Health to meet Minnesota’s COVID-19 testing goals. The agreement calls for 20,000 tests…
Senator Housley co-sponsors bill for small business grant program
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee passed legislation that makes emergency grants and loans available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation, Senate File 4481, passed…