News – Page 261 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 29, 2019

Sen. Andrew Mathews, MN Senate pass comprehensive energy, jobs, and commerce budget bill

Bill prioritizes energy savings, workforce development, and significant reforms On Monday, Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in passing the comprehensive energy, jobs and economic growth, and commerce budget bill. The…

April 29, 2019

Senator Eichorn, colleagues, pass veterans budget that provides supportive services, honors veteran legacies

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a two-year state government budget that funds the state’s veterans and military affairs services and honors Minnesota’s ongoing commitment to the state’s veterans. “Over the past two years I…

April 29, 2019

Senate passes Benson bill to repeal ‘marital rape exception’

The Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill authored by Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) that would eliminate what is commonly known the “marital rape exception,” which shields participants in voluntary relationships from prosecution…

April 29, 2019

Koran: Senate Republicans focus on accountability, reformed cybersecurity in the State Government Budget bill

ST. PAUL, MN – On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial reforms to state agency contracts, budgeting, information technology, and oversight. The bill…

April 29, 2019

Senator Hall, colleagues, pass veterans budget that provides supportive services, honors veteran legacies

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a two-year state government budget that funds the state’s veterans and military affairs services and honors Minnesota’s ongoing commitment to the state’s veterans. “Over the years, in wartime and…

April 26, 2019

Senate Republicans focus on accountability, reformed cybersecurity in the State Government Budget bill

ST. PAUL, MN – On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial reforms to state agency contracts, budgeting, information technology, and oversight. The bill…

April 26, 2019

Senator Ruud recognizes victims of human trafficking

On Wednesday, Senator Ruud led a bipartisan group of legislators in raising awareness for human trafficking. The Red Sand Project is an effort to bring light to the marginalized members of communities around the world.…

April 26, 2019

Senator Howe, colleagues, pass veterans budget that provides supportive services, honors veteran legacies

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a two-year state government budget that funds the state’s veterans and military affairs services and honors Minnesota’s ongoing commitment to the state’s veterans. “The Minnesota Senate reaffirmed its commitment…

April 25, 2019

Senator Jeff Howe, colleagues, invest in bipartisan environment and natural resources budget that prioritizes access to outdoors and protection of the environment

The Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation to fund Minnesota’s environment and natural resources on Tuesday. The omnibus budget bill continues to place an emphasis on funding Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with efforts to tackle both…

April 25, 2019

Senate Republicans pass veterans budget that provides supportive services, honors veteran legacies

ST. PAUL, MN – On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a two-year state government budget that funds the state’s veterans and military affairs services and honors Minnesota’s ongoing commitment to the state’s veterans. “Respecting and…

April 25, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson selected as a 2019 Emerging Leader

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) was recently selected as a member of GOPAC’s 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders. The group is made up of promising legislators selected for their potential and ability to impact…

April 25, 2019

Senator Eichorn responds to Radinovich resignation from the IRRR

Responding to the resignation of Joe Radinovich from his position at the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) and the recent controversy regarding hiring practices over at the IRRR Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand…

April 25, 2019

Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health names Sen. Rosen Legislator of the Year

The Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MAARCH) has named Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) their Legislator of the Year for 2019. The award recognizes Sen. Rosen’s work on substance use disorders,…

April 25, 2019

Senate Republicans focus on accountability, reformed cybersecurity in the State Government Budget bill

Senate Republicans focus on accountability, reformed cybersecurity in the State Government Budget bill ST. PAUL, MN – On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial…

April 25, 2019

Senate Republicans pass bill to toughen sex crime penalties, fund new corrections officers

St. Paul – The Minnesota Senate passed with broad bipartisan support the Judiciary and Public Safety Finance Bill today, a $2.385 billion bill that funds the Department of Corrections, the Judicial branch, and criminal divisions…

April 24, 2019

Senate Republican higher education budget focuses on affordability, accountability, and workforce development

Bill caps student tuition, increases financial assistance program, and seeks cost savings for students With broad bipartisan support, the Minnesota State Senate passed the Senate Republican higher education budget that protects students and families from…

April 24, 2019

Senator Jeff Howe, colleagues, prioritize farmer mental health, rural broadband, & affordable workforce housing in bipartisan agriculture budget bill

Also invests in value-added agriculture opportunities for MN farmers, manufactured housing, & home ownership The Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation to fund agriculture, rural development, and affordable housing in Minnesota on Tuesday. The comprehensive budget…

April 24, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn, colleagues, prioritize farmer mental health, rural broadband, & affordable workforce housing in bipartisan agriculture budget bill

Also invests in value-added agriculture opportunities for MN farmers, manufactured housing, & home ownership The Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation to fund agriculture, rural development, and affordable housing in Minnesota on Tuesday. The comprehensive budget…

April 24, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn, colleagues, invest in bipartisan environment and natural resources budget that prioritizes access to outdoors and protection of the environment

The Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation to fund Minnesota’s environment and natural resources on Tuesday. The omnibus budget bill continues to place an emphasis on funding Minnesota’s critical environment priorities with efforts to tackle both…

April 24, 2019

Senate Republicans prioritize farmer mental health, rural broadband, & affordable workforce housing in bipartisan agriculture budget bill

Also invests in value-added agriculture opportunities for MN farmers, manufactured housing, & home ownership On a broad bipartisan vote, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation championed by Senate Republicans to fund agriculture, rural development, and affordable…