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Ingebrigtsen urges Walz to use natural disaster recovery funds to rebuild Minneapolis
Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) urges Gov. Tim Walz to use an account that is specifically earmarked for natural disaster recovery to rebuild Minneapolis in the wake of months of riots and protests that had a destructive effect on the city, according to a Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus press release.
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Minnesota Senate passes bonding bill to provide millions for local projects
State Senate Republicans passed a financing bill that involves tax, bonding and budget provisions, according to a Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus news release.
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Utke: Walz shouldn't be surprised Leppink was voted out
Sen. Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) said the vote to remove Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Commissioner Nancy Leppink wasn't a sudden decision, but came with the extreme difficulty she made it to work with her over the past years.
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Westrom calls Walz's comments about National Guard 'revealing and pathetic'
Sen. Torrey Westrom responded to Gov. Tim Walz's comment on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's decision to call in the National Guard at the end of May, calling it "revealing."
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Westrom blasts protest response after Floyd's death
At least one Republican state Senator said the riots following the death of George Floyd, who was allegedly killed by the police department back in May, could have been preventable.
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Westrom votes to end Walz’s COVID-19 related emergency powers
Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) recently voted in favor of lifting Gov. Tim Walz’ emergency powers that have been in place since the onset of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
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Bill gives environmental protections priority in Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate has passed legislation that will make environmental protections a priority in the state, according to a press release from the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus.
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Westrom supports businesses reopening
State Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) supports Shady's Hometown Tavern, along with other small businesses that said they would be safely reopening before the June 1 date Gov. Tim Walz chose, according to a press release.
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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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Minnesota Senate passes higher reimbursement for medical personnel
Minnesota Sen. Andrew Lang authored a bill that increases reimbursement for emergency services, which passed in the Senate on April 27.
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Grant program introduced to help farmers during COVID-19 crisis
Sen. Torrey Westrom recently introduced a fund that will benefit farmers during the COVID-19-induced economic crisis.
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Senate Republicans roll out 'Legalize the American Dream' bill
State Senate Republicans introduced a new plan they are coining “Legalize the American Dream," which includes housing regulation reform and reduced building fees, a response to the current state of the housing market.
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Minnesota's $1.5 billion surplus shows plans are achievable, Westrom says
With the Minnesota Management and Budget office predicting a $1.5 billion surplus for the 2020-2021 biennium, state Sen. Torrey Westrom says the surplus shows that plans to return revenue to local communities can work.
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Weber: Appeals court's feedlot decision 'could have far-reaching implications' for state farmers, farm families
A Minnesota Court of Appeals decision in October ordering state regulators to reconsider an already approved permit for expansion of a Winona County dairy megafarm may have effects beyond that farm's family, a state senator critical of the ruling said.
