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March 16, 2020

Senate extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Senate majority reached an agreement with leaders in the legislature to extend the regularly scheduled legislative Spring break for an additional three weeks to contribute to efforts to flatten the…

March 16, 2020

Jasinski: Senate to approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; will extend previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread

The Minnesota Senate on Monday night will pass a new round of emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Last week’s…

March 16, 2020

Senate Alters Daily Schedule; Expected To Approve Additional Coronavirus Funding

Legislative leaders are working together today to determine funding that will sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented time. On the advice of experts, legislators are expected to pass the supplementary support…

March 16, 2020

Statement from Senator Weber regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne), chair of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee, issued the following statement regarding the changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “We are in the midst…

March 15, 2020

Statement from House & Senate leaders regarding legislative operations

St. Paul, Minnesota — House Speaker Melissa Hortman, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, and Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent released the following statement regarding legislative operations in the wake of…

March 13, 2020

Senator Jensen’s update on COVID-19

On Monday, March 9th, the Minnesota Legislature unanimously passed a bill to provide emergency funding to be used to combat COVID-19 in Minnesota. Governor Walz signed it into law the following day. The emergency…

March 13, 2020

Senator Anderson Covid-19 update

Dear Friends, It’s an understatement to say that it is difficult to have a conversation, open an email, or turn on the television, without being consumed by COVID-19 information. The coronavirus is foremost in everyone’s…

March 13, 2020

Senator Goggin Legislative Update

Minnesota Senate passes insulin reform for all Minnesotans After more than twelve months of discussion, analysis, and debate, I am pleased to say that we have passed a strong insulin safety net bill with a unanimous vote. This…

March 13, 2020

Senate Acts Quickly to Pass Rural Finance Authority Funding

(St. Paul, MN) – On Thursday, March 12th, the Minnesota Senate approved $50 million in bonding for the Rural Finance Authority (RFA). The RFA is Minnesota’s main agricultural lending arm and partners with community banks to provide farmers with…

March 13, 2020

Senator Howe, Senate pass emergency insulin bill

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed the Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act by a bipartisan vote. The bill, House File 3100, establishes an emergency assistance program for Minnesotans unable to afford the high costs of…

March 13, 2020

Senator Howe applauds Senate passage of Rural Finance Authority bill

On Thursday, March 12th, the Minnesota Senate approved $50 million in bonding for the Rural Finance Authority (RFA). The RFA is Minnesota’s main agricultural lending arm and partners with community banks to provide farmers with…

March 13, 2020

Senator Eichorn, Senate pass emergency insulin bill

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed the Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act by a bipartisan vote. The bill, House File 3100, establishes an emergency assistance program for Minnesotans unable to afford the high costs of…

March 13, 2020

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Hello Neighbors, The week of March 9th has been a very busy week at the Capitol. Along with passing some very important legislation, I had the pleasure of being shadowed by constituent Matthew Scherber. Matthew…

March 13, 2020

Senator Ruud, Senate Republicans pass insulin reform for all Minnesotans

(ST. PAUL, MN) – After more than twelve months of discussion, analysis, and debate, the Senate passed a strong insulin safety net bill with a unanimous vote. This program is designed to be available for all who need it…

March 13, 2020

Senator Newman applauds unanimous passage of RFA renewal, emergency insulin assistance

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed two pieces of legislation with unanimous support. The Senate passed House File 3100, which establishes an emergency assistance program for Minnesotans unable to afford the high costs of insulin, and House…

March 13, 2020

Senator Eichorn, Senate Republicans roll out violence prevention bills to “Protect Minnesotans and Prosecute Criminals”

Senator Eichorn, Senate Republicans roll out violence prevention bills to “Protect Minnesotans and Prosecute Criminals” (St. Paul, MN) Senate Republicans put the safety of Minnesotans at the top of the agenda Tuesday with a violence…

March 13, 2020

Senator Weber applauds unanimous passage of RFA renewal, emergency insulin assistance

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed two pieces of legislation with unanimous support. The Senate passed House File 3100, which establishes an emergency assistance program for Minnesotans unable to afford the high costs of insulin, and House…

March 13, 2020

Senator Utke on DHS Reform Options in MN Senate

The Department of Human Services (DHS) doubled in size in recent years, and instead of increased efficiency, there has been headline after headline detailing waste, fraud, and abuse at the agency. In August of 2019,…

March 12, 2020

Senate Republicans pass insulin reform for all Minnesotans

(ST. PAUL, MN) – After more than twelve months of discussion, analysis, and debate, the Senate passed a strong insulin safety net bill with a unanimous vote. This program is designed to be available for…

March 12, 2020

Senator Anderson secures funding for Wright County Community Action

The Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance committee heard a presentation from Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) on SF3009 which provides supplemental funding to Wright County Community Action (WCCA). WCCA provides homeownership education, counseling, and training…