Senator Bill Weber

Senator Weber’s legislative update for April 13, 2018

Dear neighbors, The legislature is back after a short spring recess – although it certainly doesn’t feel like spring! Next Friday, April 20, we’ll be at our third and final committee deadline, meaning most finance…
Sen. Paul Utke

Legislative Update from Senator Paul Utke – April 13, 2018

Greetings Senate District 1! Dayton Administration’s Excessive Buffer Penalties This past week, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) introduced a proposed Administrative Penalty Order (APO) that would fine farmers out of compliance…
Sen. Michelle Benson

Benson: Safety improvements planned for Highway 65

Highway 65 in Blaine, Ham Lake, and East Bethel is scheduled to undergo several safety improvements in 2018 thanks to the Republican legislature’s 2017 comprehensive transportation package. Minnesota’s Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced recently that…
Senator Scott Jensen, M.D.

Sen. Jensen: Relentlessly search for common ground

Relentlessly search for common ground  This commentary by Senator Scott Jensen [R-Chaska] was originally published in the Chaska Herald Legislators sign on to bills for many reasons other than to support them with a vote.…