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Recent News About Minnesota State Senate
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Relph dies of COVID-19
Minnesota State Sen. Jerry Relph has died of COVID-19, his wife Pegi Broker-Relph said in a statement.
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Mathews selected to head new Civil Law and Data Practices Committee
Minnesota Senate Republicans recently announced that Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) has been appointed as the chair of the new Civil Law and Data Practices Committee.
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Kiffmeyer: 'Every candidate is a winner for stepping up to the plate'
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer has released an op-ed stating how memorable the 2020 elections will be in the history books.
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Kiffmeyer responds to ballot harvesting video, calls for protection of abused voters
Earlier this month, a stunning video surfaced which appeared to show a campaign worker engaging in ballot harvesting and preying on elderly voters to gain an advantage in the upcoming election.
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Senate votes for the fourth time to end Walz's emergency powers
The Minnesota Senate has voted for the fourth time to end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers.
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Gazelka selects Mathews for council related to law enforcement, their communities
Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka recently selected state Sen. Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) as the newest member of the Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations Advisory Council.
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Service providers to receive $20 million in grant funding
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused service providers to lose business, over $20 million in funding was passed by the Minnesota Senate to provide retention grants for the service providers.
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From St. Paul Reporter
Howe praises Pilgrim's Cold Spring chicken plant for donating $575,000 to Cold Spring
The Pilgrim's Cold Spring chicken plant has announced plans through its Hometown Strong initiative to donate $575,000 in an effort to assist the Town of Cold Spring's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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From Dakota Times
Howe advocates for better pay for Minnesota troopers
Sen. Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) is an advocate for Minnesota State Troopers, requesting that the hardest working men in law enforcement deserve to be paid as much as other law enforcement officers in the state.
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Relph recognizes Emmer for #ThankACop initiative
Sen. Jerry Relph congratulated Congressman Tom Emmer for recognizing the important role of Minnesota law enforcement officers through his #ThankACop initiative.
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Westrom: School closure could lead to 'extreme instability'
Gov. Tim Walz announced back-to-school plans for the 2020-21 school year last week much to the chagrin of parents, teachers and school administrators.
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Relph supports move to send $841 million in CARES Act funds to local governments
The recent decision by Gov. Tim Walz to release $841 in federal CARES Act fund to local governments across Minnesota was hailed by Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) as being the right move to make.
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Relph commends St. Cloud Police in protest response
Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) is praising the city’s police department for its recent handling of violent protests.
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Relph discusses legislative successes
Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) recently reflected on the many accomplishments made during the legislative session this year.
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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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Relph says safety is the way forward in reopening economy
Sen. Jerry Relph is in favor of reopening the state, sooner rather than later.
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Matthews urges Walz to open safe businesses
Sen. Andrew Matthews expressed disappointment in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's extension of the state's stay-at-home order to May 4.
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Minnesota lawmakers ask Walz to remove COVID-19 hotline
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz enacted a stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and with it he set up a hotline for individuals to report when they see large groups gathering, but some lawmakers disagree with the decision to have a hotline.
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Relph encourages socializing via Zoom during nationwide social distancing
Sen. Jerry Relph is encouraging the use of Zoom for video conferences, according to an op-ed he penned in the SC Times.