News – Page 231 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

February 27, 2020

Senator Rich Draheim, Senator Sandy Pappas respond to incident involving a child who was critically hurt after being hit by a pickup while getting on a school bus

On Thursday, a 7-year-old boy hit by a pickup truck while walking to his school bus Thursday morning on St. Paul’s West Side is in critical condition at a hospital. The boy was in the…

February 27, 2020

Senate Majority Leader responds to $1.5 billion forecast

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) issued the following statement in response to the projected budget surplus of $1.5 billion. “I am pleased to see a surplus grow to $1.5 billion.…

February 27, 2020

Senator Jasinski statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion budget surplus

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-21 budget cycle,…

February 27, 2020

Senator Miller statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion budget surplus

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-21 budget cycle,…

February 27, 2020

Senator Rosen statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion budget surplus

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-21 budget cycle,…

February 27, 2020

Senator Hall: Forecast Encourages Additional Investment in Minnesota Families

The Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.513 billion surplus for the remainder of…

February 27, 2020

Senator Draheim: Forecast Emphasizes Positive Impact of Tax Relief

The Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.513 billion surplus for the remainder of…

February 27, 2020

Senator Chamberlain statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion budget surplus

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-21 budget cycle,…

February 27, 2020

Senate Education Committee hears Sen. Nelson bill to provide early learning scholarships for at risk and low-income children

The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday heard the latest in a series of presentations aimed at curbing Minnesota’s longstanding and pervasive achievement gap. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), the committee’s chairwoman, presented a bill that would…

February 27, 2020

Senator Benson supports bill to increase vocational services for individuals with disabilities

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) has noted her support for a bill charging the commissioners of DHS, the Department of Education, and DEED to promote the employment of individuals with disabilities.…

February 27, 2020

Senator Koran looks forward to Folsom House renovation

(St. Paul, MN) Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) recently met with representatives from the Folsom House in Taylor’s Falls, MN to discuss the preservation of this historic landmark. The pre-planning is now complete and the…

February 27, 2020

Senator Mathews presents bill to prevent California auto emission standards in Minnesota

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Wednesday, Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) presented a bill in the Environment Policy and Legacy Finance Committee to strip back the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) ability to set clean air standards…

February 26, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer addresses school bus safety

Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) presented a bipartisan…

February 26, 2020

Senator Anderson addresses school bus safety

(St. Paul, MN) Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake)…

February 26, 2020

Senator Dan Hall receives MGA Hero of the Food Industry award

The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) presented its MGA Legislator of the Year award to Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) at its annual Legislative Dinner on February 20, 2020, at the St. Paul Hotel in St. Paul,…

February 26, 2020

Senator Relph will introduce bill for emergency funding to fight coronavirus

As the state prepares for a potential COVID-19 virus outbreak, Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) announced today he will be introducing legislation aimed at providing additional funding and streamlining preparation in the event the virus…

February 26, 2020

Senator Dan Hall Prioritizes School Bus Safety

Today, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. The committee heard a bipartisan bill that would increase…

February 26, 2020

Senator Rarick, Senate Republicans bring attention to school bus safety

February 26, 2020, is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and I want to give a big “thank you” to school bus drivers across the state! They are everyday heroes, instrumental in keeping our children safe…

February 25, 2020

Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans Discuss School Bus Safety

Today, the Minnesota Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing regarding school bus safety and the dangers of not stopping for school bus stop signs. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) presented a bipartisan…

February 25, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen Issues Statement on Devastating Alexandria Fire

A fire decimated several historic buildings in Alexandria Tuesday, forcing evacuations and destroying businesses and apartments. About two dozen residents are displaced, and several small businesses and historic buildings have been demolished. Six fire departments…