News – Page 263 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 5, 2019

Senator Senjem appointed to taxes conference committee

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will serve on the conference committee for the tax bill. The conference committee, which includes five members of each legislative…

May 3, 2019

Sen. Pratt’s consumer protection bill that helps first time home buyers unanimously passes Senate

Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) to maintain current mortgage consumer protections and help mainly first time home buyers obtain mortgages passed the Minnesota Senate unanimously. The bill simply removes the phrase…

May 3, 2019

Senator Johnson: Prioritize higher wages, lower taxes, and let’s grow Minnesota’s economy

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive tax bill. The bipartisan legislation aims to lower taxes, increase wages, and grow Minnesota’s economy with measures to help middle-class families, seniors, students, and our state’s small…

May 2, 2019

Senator Dahms, colleagues pass tax bill that lowers rates, expands opportunity

Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate passed the Tax bill with bipartisan support. The bill will directly or indirectly hold 100% of Minnesota’s taxpayers harmless and directly benefits about 50% of taxpayers with tax cuts. It expands…

May 2, 2019

Sen. Goggin’s ‘Helmets to Hardhats’ bill passes the Senate

On Monday, the Senate passed a bill authored by Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) in the Jobs Omnibus budget bill to help Minnesota Veterans transition into a new civilian career in the skilled trades. This…

May 2, 2019

Senator Koran responds to independent review of MNLARS

Since the failed launch of the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS) in 2017, Minnesota Senate Republicans have advocated for reform. Earlier this year, the Senate passed, and Gov. Walz signed into law a bill…

May 2, 2019

Senator Relph votes for tax bill that cuts rates, expands opportunity

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive tax bill for the upcoming two-year state budget. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, will hold 96% of Minnesota taxpayers harmless and expands tax relief for…

May 2, 2019

Senator Dan Hall’s legislation to honor Minnesota Soldiers who were Prisoners of War or Missing in Action passes Senate

On Thursday, Senator Dan Hall’s (R-Burnsville) legislation to honor Minnesota soldiers who were prisoners or went missing during combat passed in the Senate. The bill, SF 242, would designate the third Friday in September of…

May 2, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer responds to MNLARS Blue Ribbon Recommendation

On Wednesday, Rick King, chair of the Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology, joined Gov. Tim Walz and a bipartisan group of legislators to announce the findings of their independent review of the troubled Minnesota…

May 1, 2019

Senate Republicans pass transportation budget that invests billions in roads and bridges

Budget funds critical road construction projects, adds accountability On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive transportation funding package that invests billions over the next two years in the state’s transportation infrastructure – without a…

May 1, 2019

Senate Education Bill Focuses on Students with Increased Funding, Safer Schools, Early Literacy

The bill continues the commitment of the Senate to focus on students first and fund what works. The Minnesota Senate approved a comprehensive E-12 education budget Wednesday that spends $19.78 billion over the next two…

May 1, 2019

Senator Miller responds to results of MNLARS independent review

Earlier today Rick King, chair of the Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology, joined Gov. Tim Walz and a bipartisan group of legislators to announce the findings of their independent review of the troubled Minnesota…

May 1, 2019

Senator Newman on MNLARS Independent Review

(St. Paul, MN) Today the Independent Review on MNLARS provided their recommendations on the troubled licensing system. Rick King, Chair of the Blue Ribbon Council (BRC), led the Independent Review and concluded MNLARS will be…

May 1, 2019

Senator Housley’s bill memorializing fallen Stillwater corrections officer passes Senate

On Tuesday, legislation to rename a section of state Highway 95 after fallen corrections officer Joseph Gomm passed the Minnesota Senate. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), passed with unanimous support. …

May 1, 2019

Senator Eichorn, colleagues, pass budget that prioritizes workforce development, energy savings, reforms

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive jobs and economic growth, energy, and commerce budget. The bill, which funds state agencies and encourages growth in a variety of sectors, passed the Senate with bipartisan…

May 1, 2019

Senator Hall, colleagues, pass tax bill that prioritizes lower taxes, higher wages, and growing Minnesota’s economy

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed its comprehensive tax bill. The bipartisan legislation will lower taxes, increase wages, and grow Minnesota’s economy with measures to help middle-class families, seniors, students, and our state’s small businesses.…

May 1, 2019

Senate Republicans’ Health and Human Services budget prioritizes vulnerable Minnesotans who truly need care; cracks down on fraud and waste

(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed a comprehensive health and human services budget that emphasizes caring for the elderly, people with disabilities, and families with children; restores integrity to embattled public assistance programs;…

May 1, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson, MN Senate pass bipartisan bill to lower taxes

Comprehensive tax bill contains four provisions authored and championed by Sen. Anderson On a broad, bipartisan vote, Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in passing the comprehensive tax budget bill. The…

May 1, 2019

Sen. Andrew Mathews bill promoting Greater MN development unanimously passes Senate

Legislation promotes telecommuting options in Minnesota communities Chief-authored by Senator Andrew Mathews, legislation creating the Telecommuter Forward! Program in Minnesota unanimously passed the State Senate. The program allows Minnesota cities, townships, and counties to voluntarily…

April 30, 2019

Senator Rosen votes for comprehensive tax relief for Minnesota families

The Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive tax relief bill with bipartisan support today. The bill will hold 96% of Minnesota’s taxpayers harmless, and benefits about 50% of taxpayers with tax cuts. It expands tax relief…