ST. PAUL, MN—There’s a bill in the Minnesota Senate that would set aside a million dollars over the next two years for mental health resources for construction workers. Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL-Afton) is the bill’s sponsor. Seeberger says there’s a difference in suicide rates with construction workers compared to the general public. Seeberger says she’s…
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Earlier this month, an Ethics Complaint was brought forward against Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion (R-North Minneapolis) in regards to an alleged conflict of interest involving a former business client of his. On Monday the Senate Rules and Administration’s Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct had a hearing to hear testimony from both Champion, and his…
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We’re in the last leg of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session, and lawmakers are prepared for what may be the busiest time of the session. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us what the next couple weeks will look like in St Paul and what kind of legislation is coming to the…
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The Minnesota Legislature is in the final leg of the Legislative Session, and lawmakers still have a lot of work to do before the end of session. Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) says the main focus for the senate is getting budget bills passed, and he says this year’s budget discussions in the Senate are very…
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The Minnesota Legislature is back in session, after a week-long break for Passover, and the Senate GOP caucus is shifting their focus to balancing Minnesota’s state budget. One area that is a likely target for funding cuts this year is Healthcare, but Senate Democrats and Republicans have different ideas on what programs to cut. Senator…
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The Minnesota Legislature is currently on Passover Break, which means that the committee deadlines have passed. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us what this means for the legislative session moving forward. Last week, R&J News told you about a series of DFL Sponsored Bills that aim to push back at the…
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A Bonding Bill is one of the main priorities for the Minnesota Legislature, and leaders in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Senate, as well as the Governor have started to meet to hash out an agreement. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson tells us what will need to happen for a bonding bill to…
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This Friday, GOP Lawmakers announced that they have filed an ethics complaint against the Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion. (DFL – Minneapolis) Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us why the ethics complaint was filed. Senator Johnson made a comparison to the recent legal trouble involving Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury), and…
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During a press conference on Tuesday lawmakers, and EMS workers across the state called for the Minnesota Legislature to pass emergency funding, and reforms for rural EMS services. President of the MN Ambulance Association Mike Johnson speaks on the issues currently facing EMS services in Minnesota. Johnson also called for lawmakers to pass specific legislation…
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One of the big questions coming out of this year’s legislative session is whether or not the state will be getting a bonding bill this year. Yesterday during a press conference Senate DFL Leaders announced their 2025 Bonding Bill Target which sees over $1.3 billion spent. Rep. Sandy Pappas (D-St Paul) speaks on the importance…
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