News – Page 256 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

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…

May 23, 2019

Judiciary and public safety budget prioritizes funding for corrections officers and criminal sexual conduct reform

The Minnesota Senate is set to approve this year’s Judiciary and Public Safety budget in the upcoming special session. ‘Protection of the people’ is one of the first statements in Minnesota’s constitution and the focus…

May 23, 2019

Senate set to cut taxes on middle-class, conform with federal code, and provide relief to business and cities

The Minnesota Senate is set to hear and pass a tax bill in special session that includes federal conformity, small business and farmer tax relief, and the first income tax rate cut in nearly 20…

May 23, 2019

Jasinski’s AIR Grants included in final budget agreement

Local and regional airports throughout Greater Minnesota will be eligible to receive grants to boost economic development beginning as soon as this summer. The new program, authored by Senate Transportation Committee Vice Chair John Jasinski…

May 22, 2019

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

Also invests in farmer mental health, manufactured housing, and home ownership During the upcoming special session, the Minnesota Senate is set to approve the final comprehensive agriculture, rural development, and affordable housing budget bill championed…

May 22, 2019

Veterans budget agreement invests millions in supportive services, honors veterans legacies

A bipartisan agreement has been reached on a two-year veterans budget. When passed, the funding will help servicemen and women in their transition home with comprehensive services while recognizing their sacrifices with three designated days…

May 22, 2019

Senator Eichorn, Senate, approve a historic bill to combat opioid addiction

The Minnesota Senate tonight took a monumental step toward combatting Minnesota’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis by overwhelmingly approving Senate File 751, the opioid stewardship fund bill. The legislation creates a new Opiate Epidemic Response Account…

May 22, 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 22, 2019

Senator Hall, Senate, approve a historic bill to combat opioid addiction

The Minnesota Senate tonight took a monumental step toward combatting Minnesota’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis by overwhelmingly approving Senate File 751, the opioid stewardship fund bill. The legislation creates a new Opiate Epidemic Response Account…

May 22, 2019

Sen. Draheim, MN Senate pass final higher education budget that puts students first

Bill caps student tuition, increases financial assistance programs, and seeks cost savings for students On a broad bipartisan vote of 62-3, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in passing the…