Minnesota State Senate
Recent News About Minnesota State Senate
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Miller voices support for COVID relief bill
The Minnesota Senate approved a $216 million relief bill aimed at helping small businesses that have been affected by the shutdowns and restrictions imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to a Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus press release.
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Minnesota uses building bought for a morgue as a PPE storage facility
A state building bought as a morgue for victims of COVID-19 for $5.5 million has become a storage locker for personal protective equipment and testing supplies.
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Howe advocates for better pay for Minnesota troopers
Sen. Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) is an advocate for Minnesota State Troopers, requesting that the hardest working men in law enforcement deserve to be paid as much as other law enforcement officers in the state.
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Minnesota senators disapprove of PhRMA lawsuit
After PhRMA sued the State of Minnesota for legislation that would make insulin companies provide free insulin to those who cannot afford it, Sens. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) issued statements on how they disapprove of the lawsuit.
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Minnesota Senate approves bill supporting small businesses hurt by COVID-19
The Minnesota Senate passed legislation on June 12 that will appropriate over $60 million for supporting small businesses that are in crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and executive stay-at-home orders.
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Matthews speaks against threats to businesses wanting to open
Sen. Andrew Matthews (R-Princeton) issued a statement against threats to businesses owners trying to reopen while Gov. Tim Walz keeps the state shutdown.
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From Minnesota State Wire
Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.
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From Minnesota State Wire
Benson pleased that Minnesota can resume elective surgeries
Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) is glad that Gov. Tim Walz has signed an order to resume elective surgeries in Minnesota.
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Sen. Hall to veterans: 'Thank you for your dedication, for your selflessness, and your courage'
Minnesota state Sen. Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) made it a point to salute armed services members on Veterans Day.
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Minnesota No. 2 in U.S. in offering incentives for energy efficiencies and renewables, database says
A federally funded database's finding that Minnesota is second in the nation for offering policies and incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency is no surprise to the state's Senate Energy and Utilities Policy and Finance Committee's chair.