News – Page 288 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 1, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson carries legislation to increase funding for the Minnesota Good Food Access Fund

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) introduced bipartisan legislation to continue providing funding for the Minnesota Good Food Access Fund to improve opportunities for Minnesotans to eat healthier while supporting small grocery stores and other…

March 1, 2019

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen: State should spend within its means not increase the burden on Minnesota families

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

March 1, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn: February budget forecast emphasizes restraint regarding new government spending

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

March 1, 2019

Senator Dan Hall: Focus on Minnesota families not increasing state spending

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

March 1, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson: Minnesota should exercise caution when crafting the state’s new budget

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

February 28, 2019

Sen. Westrom, Rep. Anderson hosting town halls – 3/8/19

Free of charge and open to the public Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) and Representative Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) will hold a series of town hall listening sessions throughout House District 12B on Friday, March 8.…

February 28, 2019

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer and Senate secure 1.5 million for cyber election security

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation today that would secure $1.5 million from the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to immediately be used to modernize the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) before the 2020 election. Following…

February 28, 2019

“The last thing we should do is add permanent spending commitments to the state budget”

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka regarding the February budget forecast: “The economists and budget experts said today the economy is slowing down and there will be less revenue for the state going forward.…

February 28, 2019

Sen. Miller named Elected Official of the Year by Economic Development Association of Minnesota

The Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) has announced that State Senator Jeremy Miller has been named the organization’s 2019 Elected Official of the Year for his diligent work and advocacy on behalf of economic…

February 27, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson authors bipartisan Youth Skills Training Program expansion

Bill expands highly successful pilot program that connects high school students to internships & apprenticeships in industry Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) and Representative Jim Davnie (DFL-Minneapolis) introduced bipartisan legislation (SF 1265/HF 1504) expanding the Youth…

February 27, 2019

Senator Housley’s ‘shared parenting’ bill passes first committee

On Wednesday, legislation that creates a set of legal standards and criteria by which courts determine parenting time schedules passed the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St.…

February 27, 2019

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: OLA report confirms MNIT’s lack of leadership on State IT projects

Following the release of the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s review of the Office of Minnesota Information Technology Services (MNIT) Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake), Chair of the Senate’s State Government Committee, issued the following statement:…

February 27, 2019

Sen. Draheim’s bipartisan health care price transparency bill passes MN Senate

Legislation requires clinics to disclose facility fees they charge to patients Last week, bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) to increase health care price transparency unanimously passed the Minnesota State Senate. The…

February 27, 2019

Sen. Draheim’s bipartisan broadband expansion bill heard in Senate Rural Development Cmte.

Legislation funds $35 million in rural broadband for unserved & underserved areas Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) to expand funding for rural broadband infrastructure across Minnesota was heard in the Senate…

February 27, 2019

Sen. Carla Nelson introduces ‘Snow Day Relief Act’

Legislation allows Minnesota school districts to avoid financial penalties and encourages e-learning days Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) introduced legislation to allow local Minnesota school boards, by board resolution, to count snow days taken during the…

February 27, 2019

Sen. Nelson authors bipartisan legislation addressing ‘crisis’ in civics knowledge

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) chief-authored bipartisan legislation addressing a growing “crisis” of civics knowledge in Minnesota. The bill requires juniors or seniors to take a for-credit civics class as part of the 3.5 social studies…

February 27, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson supports religious freedom and rights of families to conscientiously object

Families from across Minnesota gathered at the capitol Monday to stand against government overreach regarding vaccinations. The proposed legislation, SF 1520, would eliminate conscientious belief exemptions for vaccines for all children attending daycares, public or…

February 27, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn protects parental rights and religious freedom

Families from across Minnesota gathered at the capitol Monday to stand against government overreach regarding vaccinations. The proposed legislation, SF 1520, would eliminate conscientious belief exemptions for vaccines for all children attending daycares, public or…

February 27, 2019

Senator Carrie Ruud Receives Minnesota Public Television’s ‘Good Neighbor Award’

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) received Minnesota Public Television’s ‘Good Neighbor Award’ last week for her staunch support of public programming during the Minnesota Public Television Association’s (MPTA) biennial day at the capitol. This session,…

February 27, 2019

Senator Dan Hall highlights tips, resources, and precautions Minnesotans can use during tax season

Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) wants residents of Burnsville, Savage, and Lakeville to know some simple tips for tax season in Minnesota including how to avoid fraud and resources available for free tax filing and assistance…