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 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 Karin Housley

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…

Senator Abeler’s Legislative Update – Saving Main Street

Dear Friends, The Covid-19 pandemic challenges continue for families and small businesses on Main Streets all across the state.  On a positive note, Minnesotans are widely practicing social distancing and are staying close to home.…

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors,I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. We continue to be busy in the senate and I am still advocating to get you the support you need during these challenging times. I…

Senator Utke on Getting Minnesota Working Again

My message today covers steps being taken to get all Minnesotans working again and our economy restarted. Our legislative session is returning to a more normal work schedule following the Easter recess.  Committees are starting…
Senator Julie Rosen

Senate approves prescription drug transparency bill

Senate Republicans today continued to deliver on their promise to make prescription drug costs more transparent and more affordable. By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 63-2, the Senate approved Senate File 1098, the Prescription Drug…

Senator Koran Carries Bill to Re-Open Minnesota

Senate File 4480 puts businesses in charge of their own safety plans (St. Paul, MN) – A new piece of legislation containing a detailed plan for re-opening Minnesota safely and effectively has been introduced in…

Senator Jensen supports reopening outdoor recreation

Today the Governor announced Executive Order (20-38) which allows some types of outdoor recreation to reopen. The list includes: – Bait shops for live bait– Outdoor shooting ranges and game farms– Public and private parks…

Senator Anderson’s Capitol Highlights

Dear Friends, This week the Senate returned on April 14 from our previously agreed upon recess as we have navigated the first month of the COVID-19 crisis. This past Tuesday, we were able to pass…