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February 5, 2019

Sen. Eichorn: Attempted pipeline shutdown was reckless and dangerous

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 5, 2019

Sen. Westrom to hold public town halls – 2/15/19

Free of charge and joined by Rep. Jeff Backer Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) and Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) will hold a series of town hall listening sessions throughout House District 12A on Friday,…

February 5, 2019

Sen. Paul Utke: Legislation needed to protect against repeated pipeline attacks

February 5, 2019

Sen. Paul Utke Receives National MS Society 2018 Legislator of the Year Award

It was an honor to be recognized as the National MS Society legislator of the year for 2018. This recognition was due to our work on the Step Therapy Bill this past year. This was…

February 5, 2019

Chamberlain, Runbeck to host February listening sessions in Hugo and Circle Pines

State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and State Representative Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) will be co-hosting two listening sessions in February for residents of House District 38A, which includes Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington,…

February 4, 2019

Senator Paul Utke: Feds should honor commitment to Minnesota Vets and Bemidji Veterans Home

On Thursday, a resolution co-authored by Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) asking the United States federal government to honor veterans by funding its portion of construction costs for proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston was…

February 4, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson: Support Our Veterans in Greater Minnesota

On Thursday, a resolution asking the United States federal government to honor veterans by funding its portion of construction costs for proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston was heard in the Senate’s Committee on Veterans…

February 4, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn Continues Support of Bemidji Veterans Home

On Thursday, Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) presented a resolution asking the United States federal government to honor veterans by funding construction costs for proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. Over $31 million in state…

February 4, 2019

Sen. Dan Hall co-authors legislation to protect kids operating lemonade stands

Children who operate lemonade or hot dog stands would be protected from petty calls to the police under a bill currently moving through the Senate. The legislation, co-authored by Dan Hall (R-Burnsville), would allow any…

February 4, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer joins fellow legislators condemn the New York law and Virginia bill allowing abortions up to the moment of birth

On Thursday, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) joined her fellow Senate and House Republicans at a joint press conference to express opposition to a law in New York and a bill in Virginia that will allow…

February 1, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 2/1/19

Summit Academy OIC: https://www.saoic.org/SF610-Anderson: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0610&ssn=0&y=2019Twitter: https://twitter.com/ptanderson_mn?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson/Newsletter sign-up: https://www.senate.mn/members/member_bio.php?member_id=1232

February 1, 2019

Sen. Westrom earns “Guardian of Small Business Award”

Elbow Lake lawmaker especially helpful on pro-Main Street votes The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota announced the presentation of its Guardian of Small Business award to Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) for his…

January 31, 2019

Jasinski bill would clean up Roberds Lake after last fall’s devastating storms

A new bill from State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) would help clean up Roberds Lake after last September’s devastating storms, which cast trees, branches, roofing materials, siding, dock parts and more into and around the…

January 31, 2019

Senate Republican bill would end police calls against children operating lemonade stands

Children who operate lemonade or hot dog stands would be protected from petty calls to the police under a bill currently moving through the Senate. The legislation, authored by Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), would allow…

January 29, 2019

State Senator Mark Johnson Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

On Thursday ,NFIB Minnesota announced the presentation of its Guardian of Small Business award to state Senator Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks).“Senator Johnson is a real friend of small business, and we are happy to…

January 29, 2019

‘Raven’s Bill’: Legislators introduce law naming Labrador Retriever as the official dog breed of Minnesota

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) and Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) unveiled ‘Raven’s Bill’ today naming the Labrador Retriever as the official dog breed of Minnesota. Lawmakers hope the bipartisan legislation will create a bond…

January 29, 2019

Senator Housley introduces bill memorializing fallen Stillwater corrections officer

This week, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) and Representative Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) introduced legislation to rename a section of state Highway 95 after fallen corrections officer Joseph Gomm. On July 18, 2018, Officer…

January 28, 2019

Minnesota Grocers Association Presents 2019 MGA Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Chamberlain

The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) presented its 2019 MGA Legislator of the Year award to Senator Roger Chamberlain (R – Lino Lakes) at its annual Legislative Dinner on January 22, 2019, at the St. Paul…

January 28, 2019

Senator Relph introduces legislation for rural childcare facility grants

In an effort to address the childcare shortage in Greater Minnesota, legislation introduced by Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) would establish a grant program for childcare facilities serving rural Minnesota communities. Eligible childcare facilities would…

January 28, 2019

Capitol update from Senator Bill Weber – January 28, 2019

The 2019 legislative session is moving quickly! With week three nearly behind us, committee work is quickly ramping up as we begin the process of assembling the 2019-2020 state budget. As always, if you’re at…