(ST. PAUL, Minn.) - The Minnesota Senate passed a Pension bill Sunday that will make important improvements to retirement benefits for public employees including teachers, firefighters, paramedics, and State Patrol officers. The bill includes the establishment of a 60/30 retirement rule for Minnesota teachers, a provision that Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) had been fighting| Minnesota Senate DFL
(ST. PAUL, Minn.) - In the wake of the June 14 attack targeting Minnesota legislators and a recent after-hours breach of the Senate Chamber, Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) has formally requested an independent investigation by the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) to review Capitol security and rapid response protocols. The request calls for| Minnesota Senate DFL
Aric Putnam represents Senate District 14, which covers the communities of St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sauk Rapids St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Haven Township and Minden Township. Senator Putnam is Chair of Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee and Vice Chair of the Higher Education Committee. He serves on the Jobs and Economic Development Committee and Taxes Committee. Learn more about Sen. Putnam. Read more news from Sen. Putnam.| senatedfl.mn
Senator Heather Gustafson represents Senate District 36 which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake. She is vice chair of the Education Finance Committee, and serves on the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee and the Jobs and Economic Development Committee. Learn more about Sen. Gustafson.| senatedfl.mn
St. Paul, Minn – Today, the Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture budget bill which would address federal efforts under the Trump administration to cut food security programs. In response, Minnesota is investing boldly in its local food system by launching a permanent statewide Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program and expanding support for the Farm to| Minnesota Senate DFL
2025 Agriculture budget addresses food security in Minnesota St. Paul, Minn – Today, the Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture budget bill which would address federal efforts under the Trump administration to cut food security programs. In response, Minnesota is investing boldly in its local food system by launching a permanent statewide Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA)| Minnesota Senate DFL
(ST. PAUL, Minn.) - The Minnesota Senate passed a Pension bill Sunday that will make important improvements to retirement benefits for public employees including teachers, firefighters, paramedics, State Patrol officers. The bill includes the establishment of a new career rule for Minnesota teachers, a provision that Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) had been fighting for| Minnesota Senate DFL