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May 28, 2019

Senator Relph, colleagues pass comprehensive state budget agreement

During a short special session, the Minnesota Legislature passed an entire state budget before adjourning on early Saturday morning. In total, the legislature passed eleven budget bills; each bill awaits action by Governor Tim Walz.…

May 28, 2019

Senator Newman, legislature passes final state budget agreement

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 28, 2019

Local elementary school students visit state capitol and meet with Sen. Jason Rarick

Recently students from District 11 had the opportunity to visit the state Capitol for a field trip and tour. On Monday, May 20th a group of 6th graders, teachers and chaperones from East Central Elementary…

May 28, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen delivers on tax relief, education funding, money for roads and bridges

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 26, 2019

Senator Senjem applauds passage of final state budget agreement

In a special session that adjourned early Saturday morning, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remaining bills to fund state government, agencies, and consumer services for the next two years. In total, the legislature passed eleven…

May 25, 2019

Jobs, energy, and commerce budget prioritizes workforce development, cracks down on wage theft

An agreement on the jobs and economic growth, energy, and commerce state budget has been passed, providing funding for state agencies, cracking down on wage theft, and encouraging economic growth in a variety of sectors.…

May 25, 2019

State government budget agreement includes Help America Vote (HAVA) funding, cybersecurity reforms

An agreement has been reached on a comprehensive two-year state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial reforms to state agency contracts, budgeting, information technology, and oversight. The legislation secures Minnesota election…

May 25, 2019

Environment & natural resources budget agreement prioritizes access, preservation, and disease protection

An agreement has been reached on a comprehensive environment and natural resources budget that makes significant investments in Minnesota’s environment over the next two years emphasizing tackling Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with efforts to address…

May 25, 2019

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans prioritize rural broadband, value-added agriculture, and affordable workforce housing in final agriculture budget bill

On Friday, the Senate approved the final comprehensive agriculture, rural development, and affordable housing budget bill championed by Senate Republicans. The budget places an emphasis on rural broadband expansion, invests in affordable manufactured housing and home ownership,…

May 25, 2019

Education budget bill passes Minnesota Senate with broad, bipartisan support

On a broad, bipartisan vote, the Minnesota Senate passed the E-12 education budget bill chief-authored by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester). This bill increases the per-student funding formula by $388.8M, which is a 2% increase in…

May 25, 2019

Sen. Draheim refuses pay during special legislative session

Draheim refuses per diem and mileage compensation during May 24 special session During the 2019 special legislative session to pass the bipartisan, balanced Minnesota state budget, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) continues to refuse per…

May 24, 2019

Environment and natural resources budget agreement prioritizes access to Minnesota outdoors, environmental preservation, and animal disease protection

An agreement has been reached on a comprehensive environment and natural resources budget that makes significant investments in Minnesota’s environment over the next two years emphasizing tackling Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with efforts to address…

May 24, 2019

Final Senate Republican higher education budget puts students first, aims to lower college costs, and develops Minnesota’s workforce

The Minnesota State Senate passed the higher education budget that puts the needs of students and families first by boosting scholarship funds, capping student tuition, and bolstering successful programs that meet workforce needs and lead to…

May 24, 2019

Health and Human Services budget agreement saves nursing homes from devastating cuts; supports Minnesotans battling mental health issues; cracks down on fraud and waste

The Minnesota Senate approved a comprehensive health and human services budget that protects nursing homes from dramatic cuts, supports individuals battling mental health crises, and reins in fraud within the embattled Child Care Assistance Program…

May 24, 2019

Health and Human Services budget agreement saves nursing homes from devastating cuts; supports Minnesotans battling mental health issues; cracks down on fraud and waste

The Minnesota Senate tonight will approve a comprehensive health and human services budget that protects nursing homes from abusive cuts, supports individuals battling mental health crises, and reins in fraud within the embattled Child Care…

May 24, 2019

Co-authored by Sen. Draheim, MN Senate passes bipartisan agriculture, rural broadband, and housing budget

Also invests in farmer mental health, manufactured housing, and home ownership Co-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan comprehensive agriculture, rural development, and affordable housing budget bill. A…

May 23, 2019

Senator Relph secures funding to study possible Northstar extension

Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) announced funding to study extending the Northstar Commuter Rail to St. Cloud is included in the final transportation budget agreement. The provision is part of the larger omnibus transportation budget.…

May 23, 2019

Statement from Sen. Michelle Benson on the bipartisan health and human services bill

Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement on the bipartisan health and human services budget bill: “Putting the Omnibus HHS budget bill together was a difficult task…

May 23, 2019

Jobs, energy, and commerce budget prioritizes workforce development, cracks down on wage theft

An agreement on the jobs and economic growth, energy, and commerce state budget has been reached by legislative leaders, providing funding for state agencies, cracking down on wage theft, and encouraging economic growth in a…

May 23, 2019

Environment and natural resources budget agreement prioritizes access to Minnesota outdoors, environmental preservation, and animal disease protection

An agreement has been reached on a comprehensive environment and natural resources budget that makes significant investments in Minnesota’s environment over the next two years emphasizing tackling Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with efforts to address…