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February 12, 2019

Sen. Carrie Ruud & Rep. Dale Lueck author charitable gambling tax reform allowing organizations to give back more to their communities

(St. Paul- MN) This session, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) and Representative Dale Lueck (R- Aitkin) have co-introduced bills related to charitable gambling. The legislation would reduce the taxes rates across the board for charitable…

February 12, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn authors charitable gambling tax reform to make sure donations serve local communities and causes

On Thursday, the Senate’s Committee on Taxes heard several bills related to charitable gambling. One piece of legislation, SF 414, was authored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids). That bill would exempt donations from the…

February 12, 2019

Senator Paul Utke: Disappointed to see Gov. Walz challenge Enbridge Line 3

It is very disappointing to hear that Governor Walz and his administration are going to follow the Dayton administration and appeal of the Certificate of Need for the Line 3 Pipeline Replacement project. Enbridge started…

February 12, 2019

Statement of Senate Leader Gazelka on Governor Walz’s decision to continue appeal of Line 3 pipeline

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) on Governor Tim Walz’s decision to appeal the Enbirdge Line 3 Replacement Program: “I’m surprised Governor Walz is ignoring the overwhelming public record on the Line 3…

February 11, 2019

Senate Education Committee hears Chamberlain bill to help students with dyslexia

The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee last week heard a number of bills that would improve student reading proficiency in Minnesota, including a bill authored by Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) that would help students…

February 11, 2019

Senator Bruce Anderson highlights tax preparation resources available to Minnesotans

State Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) wants residents of Wright and Hennepin Counties to know they could be eligible for free tax filing resources available from the state, including assistance preparing returns and free e-filing. “I…

February 11, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s Legislative Update: 2/11/19

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February 8, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s community-based job training bill heard in Jobs Committee

Bipartisan legislation invests in North Minneapolis-based Summit Academy OIC On Monday, February 4, the Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth heard Senator Paul Anderson’s bipartisan legislation he chief-authored to invest in vocational training and…

February 8, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson: taking care of at-risk veterans

Friends and neighbors, It has been another whirlwind week at the capitol. Below is a rundown of what we did last week. Taking care of at-risk veterans Last year, the Senate secured funding for three…

February 7, 2019

Senator-elect Jason Rarick to be sworn in on Wednesday, February 13

Senator-elect Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) will be sworn in to the Minnesota Senate on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. On February 5, Senator-elect Rarick won a special election to represent District 11, which includes all or…

February 7, 2019

Sen. Jensen introduces bipartisan ballot access legislation

Bill would lower vote threshold required for Major Party status, expand petition timeline Watch press conference here Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) and Representative Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington) joined chairs representing every Minor Political Party in the…

February 7, 2019

Senator Lang urges federal government to fund planned Montevideo veterans home

On Thursday, an official Senate resolution urging the federal government to fund its share of the proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. The resolution, co-authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), passed the Senate…

February 7, 2019

Sen. Mark Johnson responds to attempted pipeline shut down

On Monday, four protesters were arrested for attempting to close pipeline valves for Enbridge’s Line 3 and Line 4 pipelines which stretch across north-central Minnesota. The activists broke into a facility in southeast Grand Rapids…

February 7, 2019

Senator Dan Hall co-authors legislation to expand Metro Mobility services to Lakeville

On Wednesday, the Senate’s Transportation Finance and Policy Committee took up legislation co-authored by Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) that would expand Metro Mobility services to provide coverage for residents in the cities of Columbus, Forest…

February 7, 2019

Goggin bill would combat spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Minnesota deer

A bill authored by State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) would jumpstart the state’s efforts to combat Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a devastating neurological disease that affects deer, elk, moose, reindeer, and caribou. Sen. Goggin’s…

February 7, 2019

Legislation protecting electronic monitoring rights passes first Senate committee

On Wednesday, legislation that would give elderly and vulnerable adults, and their guardians or families, the right to electronic monitoring passed the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley…

February 6, 2019

Senator Rosen offers tips for 2019 tax season

State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) wants residents of Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties to know they could be eligible for free tax filing resources available from the state,…

February 6, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson legislative update: here’s what is happening in St. Paul

Friends and neighbors, If you’re reading this, congratulations: you survived the polar vortex! It was a challenging few days, but Minnesotans are a pretty tough bunch so I’m not surprised we made it through unscathed.…

February 6, 2019

Jasinski: ‘Hands Free’, other bills currently moving through the legislature

‘Hands Free’, other bills currently moving through the legislature By: Senator John Jasinski We are nearly one month into the 2019 legislative session. Even though we can’t begin in-depth discussions on the state budget until…

February 6, 2019

Goggin: Preparing for tax season

Preparing for tax season By: Senator Mike Goggin Tax season is upon us once again, and though April is still a couple months away I know many of you like to get a jump on…