Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update
Friday, March 6, 2020 Friends and Neighbors, It has been a busy week and I was happy to meet several constituents visiting the Capitol. I hope you enjoy the wonderful weather this weekend and don’t…
Senator Paul Anderson’s Legislative Update
Dear Friends, Another few busy days at the Capitol with full committee schedules and the opportunity to present a few of my bills. As always, I especially enjoyed the awesome opportunity to visit with many…
Senator Goggin Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors, Session is underway and I have enjoyed meeting with many of you from the district and continuing the work we started last year. We are focused on tax cuts, government reform, healthcare…
Senator Dahms Confident in Public Health Preparedness
Senate committee passes Coronavirus preparedness bill St. Paul, MN ‒ The possibility of a coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak has caused uneasiness as Minnesotans wonder if the state’s health services are sufficiently prepared. Yesterday, the Senate Finance…
Senator Westrom: “Voter ID is low cost and effective”
(ST. PAUL, MN) – A bill to require photo identification for voting passed through the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee in the Minnesota Senate. The bill, Senate File 3571, requires identification for both absentee and in-person…
Senator Westrom, Senate Republicans Cry Foul on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Tuesday, Senate Republicans brought questions for Secretary of State Steve Simon based on reports of voters being directed to partisan websites when searching for their polling location. Simon had been scheduled…
Senator Anderson supports secure elections through voter ID
A bill to require photo identification for voting passed through the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee today. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation which requires identification for both absentee and in-person voting. Minnesota…
Senator Ruud promotes Minnesota tourism
The Minnesota Tourism Growth Coalition (MTGC) recently presented their 2020 Legislative Excellence award to Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point). “The award recognizes Senator Ruud’s consistent dedication to tourism in Minnesota and her efforts to preserve…
Senator Jensen moving insulin reform through the Senate
The Senate insulin proposal authored by Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) passed the Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee today. Senator Jensen’s bill is similar in many ways to the House bill sponsored by…
Emergency coronavirus prevention legislation clears first committee
On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee approved a bill that provides funding to combat a potential COVID-19 virus outbreak in Minnesota. The legislation, authored by Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud), passed the committee with…
Senator Mark Johnson responds to St. Paul City Council vote to recognize “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day”
On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council waded into a national debate over abortion access by approving a resolution on a 7-0 vote to recognize March 10 as Abortion Providers Appreciation Day in St. Paul.…
Shutdowns Not the Answer to Agency Fraud
Minnesotans want to know why the fraud and waste have not been eliminated. That’s no surprise. What has surprised me, however, is the multitude of calls and emails I have received on…
Senator Dan Hall responds to St. Paul City Council vote to recognize “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day”
On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council waded into a national debate over abortion access by approving a resolution on a 7-0 vote to recognize March 10 as Abortion Providers Appreciation Day in St. Paul.…
Senator Howe, Senate Republicans raise questions on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day
On Super Tuesday, multiple Minnesota residents and members of the media reported that the official Minnesota Secretary of State’s office website was redirecting voters looking for their polling place to BoldProgressives.org. The site belongs to…
Senator Nelson votes for emergency disaster relief funding
On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. It was the first bill passed by the Minnesota Senate during the 2020 session. The Disaster Assistance…
Senate approves emergency disaster relief funding
The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed its first bill of the 2020 legislative session, a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The bill allows the state to provide fast assistance to…
Senate approves emergency disaster relief funding
The Minnesota Senate today passed its first bill of the 2020 legislative session, a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The bill allows the state to provide fast assistance to help…
Senate approves emergency disaster relief funding
The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed its first bill of the 2020 legislative session, a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The bill, authored by Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona), allows…
Senator Hall encourages REAL ID compliance in anticipation of October 1 deadline
As the deadline approaches, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) is reminding Minnesotans to apply for a REAL ID. Beginning October 1, 2020, U.S. federal law will require all citizens to use federally compliant identification, such as a…
Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans raise questions on SOS directing voters to partisan websites on election day
On Super Tuesday, multiple Minnesota residents and members of the media reported that the official Minnesota Secretary of State’s office website was redirecting voters looking for their polling place to BoldProgressives.org. The site belongs to…