Minnesota State Senate
Recent News About Minnesota State Senate
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Concerns of voter fraud spark election procedures hearing
The Senate State Government Finance and Policy Elections Committee held a remote hearing to discuss election procedure and security in Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
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Senate votes to end Walz's emergency powers for the fourth time
The Minnesota Senate voted to end Gov. Tim Walz's extension of emergency powers during its fourth special session, which makes it the fourth time the Senate has voted in favor of ending the governor's emergency powers this year.
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Protesters call for Kroll's resignation
Protesters are calling for the resignation of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll.
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Senators call for 'practice-or-pattern' investigation into Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota Sens. Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) and David Senjem (R-Rochester) called for the U.S. Department of Justice to open a "practice-or-pattern" investigation, which would look into the Minneapolis Police Department for any unrest, according to a press release from the Minnesota State Republican Caucus.
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State Senate approves $60 million in COVID-19 aid for small business
The Minnesota State Senate recently approved spending $60 million to aid Minnesota-based small businesses hit hard by COVID-19.
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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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State Senate passes new $331 million COVID-19 response bill
The Minnesota Senate has passed its third COVID-19 response bill, allocating an additional $331 million to help the state’s citizens combat the pandemic.
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Senate approves $200 million in funding for health care to fight coronavirus
According to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus (MSRC), the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and local legislative leaders worked with record speed to pass an emergency bill to move $200 million to the state health care system.
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Sen. Kiffmeyer: 'Veterans are some of the strongest members of our society'
State Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) took time near the Veterans Day holiday on Nov. 11 to personally salute the estimated 370,000 veterans that now call the state home.