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Recent News About Minnesota State Senate
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Ruud to represent Minnesota on Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus, a binational nonpartisan organization, has selected Sen. Carrie Ruud to represent Minnesota in the organization's 2021-2022 term.
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Housley voices support for service provider relief, funding bill
Sen. Karin Housley has repeatedly voiced support for the funding bill passed last month which designates funding to critical service providers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus website.
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Senate passes Veterans Restorative Justice Act
The Veterans Restorative Justice Act, which will help move veterans to probation and social service programs instead of jail for less severe crimes, was approved by the Minnesota Senate.
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Minnesota Senate passes second round of police reforms
The Minnesota Senate Republicans have passed a second round of police reforms for the state.
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From St. Paul Reporter
Minnesota sees uptick in COVID-19 cases within long-term care facilities
There is an uptick in COVID-19 cases within long-term care facilities, Minnesota health officials said.
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Minnesota Senate approves legislation to ensure fair distribution of COVID-19 funds
The Minnesota Senate approved compromise legislation on June 17, which created a formula to fairly distribute the share of federal COVID-19 assistance that can be used to help local governments, according to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus website.
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New bill allows freelance makeup, hair artists to practice without license
According to a new bill, freelance hair and makeup artists won’t have to get a full cosmetology license to practice their craft, Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus (MNSRC) reported.
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Housley releases statement on botched COVID-19 testing
Minnesota's long-term care facilities are the topic of botched COVID-19 testing, but Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Mary's Point), Senate Family Care and Aging Committee chair, issued a statement on the reports.
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Housley secures on-sale liquor license for Castlewood Golf Course
Once recent legislation sponsored by state Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point) is signed into law, the Castlewood Golf Course will only have to receive approval from the Forest Lake City Council to begin selling full-strength alcohol.
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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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Republican Party of Minnesota endorses Housley for third term
The Republican Party of Minnesota endorsed State Sen. Karin Housley for a third term.
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Housley demands MDH release names of care facilities with COVID-19 cases
A state senator demands the Minnesota Department of Health to publish the names or locations of long-term care facilities where residents or staff have been stricken with the coronavirus.
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Housley tours state to learn about infrastructure projects
On Jan. 29, Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), along with Sen. David Senjem (R-Rochester) and members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee wrapped up a three-day bus trip dubbed the “#MNinfrastructure Bonding Tour” with a trip to the Twin Cities area.
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Colorado lawyers discuss marijuana legalization with Minnesota lawmakers
As Gov. Tim Walz and other lawmakers look to introduce legislation allowing recreational marijuana use in Minnesota, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) invited former critics and now supporters of legalizing the drug to speak on how legalization can prove a success.
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Sen. Housley says she will 'aggressively pursue' to modernize state's liquor laws
Minnesota state Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) says she will "aggressively pursue" legislation that would put the state’s liquor laws on par with the rest of the country.