The Minnesota Legislative Session is coming to a close on Monday, which means that legislators are working hard on getting legislation passed before the deadline. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says talks are expected to ramp up even more this afternoon with a meeting between legislative leaders. Johnson says another event taking place this afternoon…
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During their most recent meeting the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee heard SF3886 which is a bill authored by Senator Grant Hauschild (D-Hermantown) that would help fund rural EMS departments. Senator Hauschild tells us more about his bill. After Senator Hauschild’s rundown of the bill Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) introduced the A-17 Amendment that would…
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Wednesday’s Minnesota Senate Floor Session kicked off with an attempt by Senate Republicans to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell from her position in the Minnesota Senate due to her recent arrest last month. Mitchell is accused of breaking into her stepmothers to steal items that belonged to her late father. Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeview) brought the…
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Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson appeared on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Friday to discuss the latest happenings in the Minnesota Senate. One bill that was passed by the senate last week was the safe secure firearm bill. Senator Johnson tells us more about this bill and why it’s something he opposed. Johnson also addressed the…
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Minnesota State Senator Lindsey Port installed her confidence into a senate bill that would eliminate junk fees for Minnesota businesses. Senator Port says the bill will produce fair competition between businesses and lead to more transparency between business and consumer. Senator Port says the bill does not ban gratuity/service fees at restaurants but does eliminate…
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During his legislative update Minnesota District 1 Senator Mark Johnson says that focus in the Minnesota Senate will soon be turning toward the Bonding Bill. Johnson says he and his colleagues are eyeing a bill in the $800 to $850 million range and tells us what he’d like to see investments in. For the full…
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The Senate Finance Committee held a meeting regarding SF 4312 which centers around the safe gun storage law that would hand out harsher sentences if a gun owner does not properly store their firearm. Bill Author Heather Gustafson (DFL – Vadnais Heights) explains how her bill would work. Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) spoke against…
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Minnesota Senate and House Republicans called a press conference on Monday to highlight and oppose proposed legislation that would raise taxes for Minnesotans across the state. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson led off by highlighting what he claims is past “government overspending”, and the impact this has had on Minnesotans. Representative Greg Davids (R –…
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The Minnesota Senate committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection discussed a piece of legislation that aims to combat copper theft, as Minnesota cities and townships continue to deal with theft of copper wiring in their equipment. Bill author Senator Sandy Pappas explains how her bill works. Senator Jeff Howe voiced his concerns with the bill…
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