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May 10, 2019

Gazelka: Higher April revenues means we need to put the taxpayer first

“With the state taking in $489 million more than expected in April, it’s very hard to look Minnesotans in the eye and tell them we need more revenue for the next budget,” said Majority Leader Paul…

May 9, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson congratulates newly elected University of Minnesota Regents

In bipartisan joint convention, legislature filled four U of M Board of Regents vacancies Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth), chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, issued the following statement after the Minnesota State Legislature filled…

May 8, 2019

Senate approves Miller bill to create Rare Disease Advisory Council

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed legislation that would create a new advisory council at the University of Minnesota to quarterback the study and treatment of rare diseases. The bipartisan bill, authored by Sen. Jeremy…

May 8, 2019

Senator Ruud’s Legacy Finance bill protects Minnesota’s natural resources

Today, with broad bipartisan support, the Senate passed Senator Ruud’s (R-Breezy Point) Legacy Finance bill. This year’s bill appropriates $629.9 million to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Clean Water Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, and…

May 8, 2019

Senator Koran to serve on state government budget conference committee

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Sen. Mark Koran (R-North Branch) will serve on the conference committee for the State Government budget bill. The conference committee, which includes five members…

May 8, 2019

Legislative assistant receives honorary FFA degree

Monday night, Wendy Haavisto received the Honorary State FFA Degree. The purpose of the degree program is to recognize individuals who render outstanding service to the agricultural education ‒ FFA program. Haavisto has served as…

May 8, 2019

Jasinski: Budget bills recap part 2

Budget bills recap: Part 2 By: Senator John Jasinski It was another frenetic week here at the capitol, as the Senate finished work on our initial budget offer. Here’s a recap of what happened this…

May 8, 2019

Sen. Westrom’s bill authorizing first responders to administer lifesaving medications unanimously passes MN Senate

Inspired by Morris 14-year-old, bill allows emergency personnel to give prescription meds to individuals Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) to expand guidelines authorizing EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics in Minnesota to administer prescription medications to patients in lifesaving…

May 8, 2019

Senate unanimously approves Senator Lang’s bill to designate ‘Ryane Clark Memorial Highway’

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate approved legislation to designate a portion of state Highway 23 in Kandiyohi County as ‘Ryane Clark Memorial Highway’. The bill, authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), passed with unanimous support.…

May 8, 2019

Senator Eichorn to serve on the conference committee for the E-12 education bill

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) will serve on the conference committee for the E-12 education bill. The conference committee, which includes five members of each…

May 8, 2019

Senator Eichorn to serve on the conference committee for the environment and natural resources bill

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) will serve on the conference committee for the environment and natural resources bill. The conference committee, which includes five members…

May 8, 2019

Senator Howe appointed to serve on tax conference committee

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

May 8, 2019

Senator Hall to serve on transportation budget conference committee

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) will serve on the conference committees for the transportation budget bill. Conference committees, which each include five members of the…

May 7, 2019

Senate approves Senator Weber’s omnibus agriculture policy bill

On Tuesday, with bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate approved the omnibus agriculture bill. The bill, authored by Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne), contains technical fixes and other provisions related to the state’s agricultural policy. “The omnibus agriculture policy…

May 7, 2019

Sen. Miller legislative update: It’s crunch time!

It’s crunch time here at the Capitol! The Minnesota House of Representatives, currently lead by Democrats, and the Minnesota Senate, currently lead by Republicans, have each passed their proposed budget bills and they are headed to…

May 7, 2019

Senator Weber to serve on conference committees for agriculture, education bills

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) will serve on the conference committees for the agriculture and education budget bills. The conference committees, which consist of five…

May 7, 2019

Senator Jensen to serve on higher education, health and human services conference committees

The clock is ticking and Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) is burning midnight oil. As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator Jensen has been selected to serve on the conference committees…

May 7, 2019

Sen. Goggin to serve on agriculture conference committee

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) will serve on the conference committee for the Agriculture budget bill. The conference committees, which each include five members…

May 7, 2019

Sen. Draheim continues work on three bipartisan conference committees

Joint legislative committees focus on opioid crisis, higher education budget, & agriculture budget Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) has been named to three bipartisan legislative conference committees during the 2019 session. Conference committees are joint…

May 7, 2019

Senator Relph to serve on higher education conference committee

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) will serve on the conference committee for the higher education bill. The conference committee, which includes five members of…