Update from Senator Ruud
I wanted to send along a few updates… Drought Relief Application Window Now OpenThe Drought Relief Application Window is now open. From now until July 6, Minnesota livestock farmers and crop producers can apply for up…
Kiffmeyer: Third Amendment to the United States Constitution
Friends and neighbors, Last week, I wrote about the fundamental right to keep and bear arms that is protected by the Second Amendment, and which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week in a…
Chamberlain statement on Met Council final decision to not bring controversial bus route to White Bear Lake
The Metropolitan Council recently confirmed it will not bring the controversial Rush Line Bus Rapid Transit Route to downtown White Bear Lake, bowing to fierce, overwhelming public criticism from White Bear Lake residents who did…
Jasinski update: Frontline worker bonus pay program, missed opportunity on tax bill
Friends and neighbors – One of the important accomplishments of the 2022 legislature was approving a bonus pay program for the frontline workers who put themselves at extra risk to keep us safe, healthy, and…
Draheim: Mental health law among the victories of the 2022 legislative session
Friends and neighbors, Last week, I attended the ceremonial bill signing of a bipartisan mental health package. As the Senate’s lead negotiator of this important bill, I was honored to be on hand for the…
Sen. Rarick: The Governor’s Gimmick
If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve probably seen Governor Walz running around to all the TV stations making a push for a special session and calling for passage of his “rebate checks” with…
Senator Nelson: The Importance of Title IX
Friends and neighbors, Today, June 23, is the 50th anniversary of one of the most important laws this country has ever passed. I was part of the first class of girls who benefited from the…
Nelson applauds Families First in Rochester for being awarded state grant funding
Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today applauded Families First of Rochester for being awarded a new round of grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for community child care providers. “Community child care…
Miller: Frontline worker bonus pay update
Greetings from the district, As you may have heard, applications are now open for Minnesota’s frontline worker bonus pay program. The legislature approved these bonuses this year as a way of thanking the men and…
Kiffmeyer: Second Amendment to the United States Constitution
Friends and neighbors, Last week, I discussed the First Amendment and the important freedoms that it contains. And this week, I will highlight the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights. This right guaranteeing…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
This week feels like summer has arrived—stay cool and enjoy all of the fun activities in our communities! Great Lakes CommissionDuring my time as a Senator, I’ve been honored to serve on the Great Lakes…
Miller statement on Leaders’ meetings
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) released the following statement following a series of meetings with Speaker Hortman, Governor Walz, and Committee Chairs to discuss a potential special session: “With a…
Senator Limmer backs Juneteenth Holiday
Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove), member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, today released the following statement on a bipartisan resolution to recognize and provide Senate employees with an annual paid day off to observe…
Sen. Mathews and Rep. Mekeland call on Xcel Energy to stop the closure of the Sherco Coal Plants and preserve Minnesota’s energy supply
Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton), vice chair of the Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee, and Rep. Shane Mekeland (R-Clear Lake) made the following statement today in response to a new grid reliability report…
Senate, House Pass Bipartisan Agriculture, Broadband, & Drought Relief Agreement to Help Minnesotans Connect and Compete, Support Farmers
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a significant bipartisan agriculture, broadband, and drought relief bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation, authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria), works to expand broadband funding, provide relief to farmers still struggling from the…
Rosen: frontline worker bonuses available now!
Friends and Neighbors, This week, Minnesota’s Frontline Worker Pay program opened. This bonus pay is to thank those Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the pandemic. These workers took exceptional risks to keep us…
Kiffmeyer: First Amendment to the United States Constitution
Friends and neighbors, The United States Constitution spells out Americans’ fundamental rights in relation to their government. While this document may have been written nearly 235 years ago, it still stands as a unique, exceptional…
Joint statement from complainants on initial ethics hearing
ST. PAUL, MN –Today Senators Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids), Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing), John Jasinski (R- Faribault), Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks), Mark Koran (R-North Branch), Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton), and Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) released the…
Jasinski: A disappointing end to the 2022 legislative session
Despite Republicans’ best efforts to reach a comprehensive deal on issues like public safety, funding for literacy and special education, and tax cuts, I am disappointed to report that the 2022 legislative session ended with…
Miller legislative update on MnDOT Winona construction
Greetings from the district, I continue to hear from constituents daily regarding the traffic delays and signage concerns related to the Highway 61/43/Mankato Avenue roundabout construction in Winona. I have communicated these concerns along with…