Tag: Sen. Latz

Sen. Ron Latz (SD46) Update: March 17, 2018

CAPITOL UPDATE MARCH 16, 2018


Senator Ron Latz conversing with Senate Counsel during Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee

Gun Violence

Last week, I introduced SF 2959, which would raise the minimum age to purchase or possess semiautomatic assault weapons from 18 to 21. It is common practice to set legal ages for activities that require maturity such as voting, driving, and drinking alcohol. Purchasing and possessing a military-style assault weapon, a weapon designed for war, should require the same, if not greater, ability to act responsibly. Continue reading “Sen. Ron Latz (SD46) Update: March 17, 2018”

Sen. Ron Latz (SD46) Update: March 2, 2018

CAPITOL UPDATE MARCH 2, 2018

Dear Neighbors,

It is an honor to continue to serve Senate District 46 as the second half of the 90th Session of the Minnesota Legislature begins. I have spoken with many of you and many local officials – including city governments, school boards, and legislative action committees – in St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Plymouth, and Medicine Lake. As Ranking Minority Member of the Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee and as a member of the Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee, we have many issues to resolve this year.

Legislative Business

Welcoming Senator Karla Bigham: Last week the Minnesota Senate welcomed Karla Bigham of District 54 as its newest member. Sen. Bigham defeated Republican Denny McNamara in a special election on February 12 after former-Sen. Dan Schoen stepped down in the aftermath of sexual impropriety complaints. Continue reading “Sen. Ron Latz (SD46) Update: March 2, 2018”

Sen. Ron Latz: “My Minnesota” Tour Kick Off in St. Louis Park

Dear Neighbors,

This Monday, July 31st from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans will launch the statewide tour of “My Minnesota” at the Oak Hill Park (Park Shelter) in St. Louis Park!

As Commissioner of MMB, Myron Frans is the chief financial officer, chief accounting officer, state controller, and head of human resource and employee insurance for over 50,000 employees. He is a very knowledgeable and active advisor to the executive branch on all matters related to the state budget. Continue reading “Sen. Ron Latz: “My Minnesota” Tour Kick Off in St. Louis Park”

Sen. Ron Latz Update: May 5, 2017

CAPITOL UPDATE MAY 5, 2017

STRIB POLLING RESULTS: A Star Tribune polls published this week proved, once again, that a healthy majority support light rail transit and an overwhelming number in the metro area (despite elevated rhetoric to the contrary). Another shows a healthy majority agreeing that local control is preferable for Minnesotans. See all the Star Tribune poll results from this week here.

PERPICH CENTER: As many of you know, The Perpich Center for Arts Education has been in a transition period responding to a recent difficult Legislative Auditor report. The new administrative stewards are working swiftly to address the audit’s concerns. Legislators always understood the audit to be instructive on how to improve the institution for the students, alumnus, and art educators with policy solutions. However, some in the majority are now misusing the informative audit for political posturing. Continue reading “Sen. Ron Latz Update: May 5, 2017”

Internet privacy measure removed as lawmakers debate budget

The following article by Erin Golden was posted on the Star Tribune website May 2, 2017:

Both Senate and House had given overwhelming support to the legislation.

An internet privacy measure that won broad backing from Minnesota lawmakers has been yanked from consideration at the Capitol with little explanation.

The provision had been crafted in response to a recent action by the U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump to loosen online privacy regulations, potentially opening the door for internet service providers to sell the browsing data of customers. It would have prohibited internet providers in Minnesota from collecting personal information without permission from customers.

The state Senate approved the measure by a 66-1 vote in March, attaching it to a broader spending bill covering state jobs, commerce and energy programs. The House also approved a similar measure as part of its own jobs budget bill. Continue reading “Internet privacy measure removed as lawmakers debate budget”