Senator Weber’s weekly update – March 29, 2018
Dear neighbors, The second committee deadline has come and gone, which means that most bills must have had a hearing in both the House and the Senate. These deadlines are meant to ensure there is…
Sen. Koran statement on pension reform and state contracts
Sen. Mark Koran Statements on Pension Reform Bill and State Employee Contract Ratification Senator Mark Koran’s [R-North Branch] statement on SF 2620, the 2018 Omnibus Pension Bill: “The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan, comprise…
Senate passes major pension reform bill
The Minnesota Senate today passed a landmark reform package to close the state’s unfunded public pension liability gap, which is one of the largest in the nation. Senate File 2620, authored by Pension Commission Chair…
Governor Dayton proposes a $1.4 billion tax increase
Gov. Dayton’s Supplemental Budget Summary – MMB by Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus on Scribd
News you can use from Sen. Nelson – 3/23
Sen. Nelson supported ‘MNLARS fix bill’ passes MN Senate Requires strict oversight for broken licensing, tabs, and registration system Senator Nelson and the Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation that adds strict oversight and accountability, as…
Legislative update from Senator Dan Hall – March 23, 2018
Dan Patch Tell me the name of a greater horse, or any horse, that represents Minnesota better than Dan Patch, there isn’t one. Born in 1896 and purchased by Marion W. Savage of Minneapolis in…
Legislative update from Senator Mark Johnson – March 23, 2018
Greetings Senate District 1! Thief River Falls Day at the Capitol I wanted to start this newsletter off on a lighter note. On Tuesday, we hosted Thief River Falls Day at the Capitol. I Was…
Legislative update from Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen – March 23, 2018
Greetings Senate District 8 Police Protection On Thursday, we introduce Police Protection legislation. One bill, SF 3292 would increase the penalty for assaulting a police officer and the second bill SF 3794 would prevent police disarmament by…
Legislative update from Senator Paul Utke – March 23, 2018
Greetings Senate District 2! MNLARS Reform On Thursday we passed a bipartisan compromise bill that will add strict oversight and accountability, as well as additional funding, to help fix the failed licensing and vehicle registration…
Weekly update from Senator Bill Weber
Dear neighbors, This week marked the first committee deadline, which means that most bills must have been heard in at least one committee for it to continue moving through the legislative process. This deadline does…
Legislative update from Senator Mary Kiffmeyer – March 23, 2018
MNLARS Reform On Thursday, we passed a bipartisan compromise bill that will add strict oversight and accountability, as well as additional funding, to fix the failed licensing and vehicle registration system MNLARS. The legislation appropriates…
Sen. Nelson supported “MNLARS fix” passes Senate
Sen. Carla Nelson supported ‘MNLARS fix bill’ passes MN Senate Requires strict oversight for broken licensing, tabs, and registration system Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester] and the Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation that adds strict oversight…
Bipartisan bill to fund MNLARS fixes, provide strict oversight passes both chambers
Legislation that addresses the failure of Minnesota’s new licensing and vehicle registration system known as MNLARS passed both the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate on Thursday. The measure now awaits the approval…
Republican legislators introduce Police Protection legislation
On Thursday, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) joined Rep. Brian Johnson (R-Cambridge) and Rep. Matt Grossell (R-Clearbrook) to introduce Police Protection legislation. One bill, SF 3292 would increase the penalty for assaulting a police officer and the…
Faribault I-35 interchange development advances in the Senate
A long-discussed interchange in Faribault was given life today when the Minnesota Senate heard legislation to conduct a feasibility study on the project. Senate File 2363, authored by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault), would appropriate $500,000…
Common Sense Work Requirements for Public Benefits
Common Sense Work Requirements for Public Benefits By Senator John Jasinski Say your friend gets laid off, loses his house, and needs a place to stay. Surely you would let him crash on your couch…
Legislation to abolish civil forfeiture passes House committee, awaits Senate action
A bill that would abolish civil forfeiture and replace it with criminal forfeiture, while still allowing property used for illegal purposes to be seized for evidence, was passed Tuesday, March 20 by the Minnesota House…
Sen. Mathews statement on DNR’s catch-and-release summer walleye season for Lake Mille Lacs
Sen. Andrew Mathews Statement on DNR’s Lake Mille Lacs Catch and Release Policy for Walleyes “I am disappointed by the DNR’s decision to, again, only allow catch-and-release for walleyes on Lake Mille Lacs. For the…
Senator Housley introduces legislation to fund Minnesota crisis counseling line
Click here to download a fact sheet on the legislation. Canvas Health joins several legislators in asking the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate to appropriate funding this session for Crisis Connection, a telephone…
Goggin weekly update: standing up for farmers, simple MA work requirements
Neighbors, Here’s what’s going on at the capitol this week. Please let me know if you have any questions! Sincerely, Mike Standing up for Minnesota farmers I will always stand up for workers of…