Senator Mike Goggin

Sen. Goggin bill helps veterans start a new career

Veterans who are looking to transition into a new civilian career would receive an extra boost thanks to a bill being debated in the Senate. The Senate Jobs Committee recently heard Senate File 1350, which…
Sen. Dahms listens to committee testimony

Sen. Dahms legislation seeks to remedy ditch mowing policy

Legislation prohibiting the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) from enacting certain policies related to the mowing of highway ditches cleared the full Senate on Thursday. The bill, Senate File 218, prohibits MnDOT from requiring, issuing,…
Senator Carla Nelson

Sen. Nelson comments on February budget forecast

An updated statewide budget forecast was released this morning by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), providing the most up-to-date picture of the state’s finances. The forecast projects a $1.65 billion budget surplus, up from a…

Draheim votes to repeal Sunday sales ban

State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), voted yesterday to overturn the state law preventing liquor stores from operating on Sundays. House File 30 would let liquor stores sell beer, wine, and alcohol between the hours…

Mathews legislation for Sherco plant signed into law

Legislation that paves the way for the construction of a natural gas plant to be built on the site of the current Sherco plant in Becker was signed into law on Tuesday. The bill, authored…
Senator Carla Nelson

Nelson joins bipartisan majority in clearing Sunday liquor sales

A bipartisan coalition of legislators, including Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), voted on Monday to approve legislation allowing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. “I voted ‘yes’ along with a majority of constituents who support giving…
Sen. Andrew Lang

Legislation to re-open Appleton prison introduced by Sen. Lang

On Wednesday, Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) introduced a bill that would direct state officials to either purchase or lease-to-own the Prairie Correctional Facility, an unused prison located in Appleton, MN. Senate File 1322, aims at…
Senator Bill Weber

Bill to jumpstart Minnesota shrimp industry passes first committee

Legislation aimed at incentivizing the production of shrimp in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle on Thursday, earning bipartisan support from the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee. The bill, Senate File 841, authored…

Senate passes pro-jobs bills with bipartisan support

Delivering on a commitment to advance Minnesota’s economy, Senate Republicans succeeded in passing two common sense bills today that encourage job growth in Greater Minnesota. H.F. 14, authored by Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Willmar), will transfer…
Sen. Andrew Mathews

With bipartisan support, Sherco bill passes Senate

Legislation aimed at allowing the Becker-based Sherco plant to transition from coal to natural gas cleared a key legislative hurdle on Thursday, passing the full Senate with broad support. The bill, authored by Sen. Andrew…
Senator Jeremy Miller

Miller introduces repeal of Sunday sales ban

Minnesota’s longstanding law preventing liquor stores from operating on Sundays would be repealed under two new bills authored by State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona). Senate File 1086 would fully repeal the ban and allow liquor…