Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury, said “the updated budget projection shows we have pivotal decisions to make….”
“The legislature holds the power of the purse and it is our responsibility to be careful stewards of taxpayer dollars. It is also absolutely crucial we don’t leave anyone behind. Our budget reserves are strong because we have prepared for this through careful and thoughtful management of our state revenues. Now is the time to join together to help our neighbors by passing forward-looking legislation in order to ensure every one of us can care for our families, earn a fair return for our work, and protect the people who are protecting us during this public health emergency.”
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Push for takeaway alcohol for bars and restaurants intensifies as legislators return to St. Paul
Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury, has expressed support for temporarily relaxing laws to allow takeout alcohol at bars and restaurants. “I don’t think anybody disagrees with the premise that we should open up as many businesses and workplaces we possibly can safely,” she said.
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Minnesota Legislature scales back operations
Lawmakers are working on aid for state’s hospitals as U.S. recession looms.
As the virus’ spread extended to Minnesota, the Legislature’s leadership — also including Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury, and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown — have sought to project a unified front. Speaking to reporters inside a spacious Senate committee room in lieu of the smaller Capitol news conference room, proclamations of “we’re all in this together” were repeated by each.
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Minnesota leaders gather in Woodbury to welcome affordable senior housing
The Glen, a 42-unit building for independent seniors 62 years and older, welcomed residents to 7995 Afton Road in November 2019. On Feb. 5, a grand opening ceremony attracted state and city leaders, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Susan Kent (DFL-53), Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Leimaile Ho and Woodbury Mayor Anne Burt. The development is owned and operated by the Washington County Community Development Agency.
Woodbury Bulletin
Susan Kent Ousts Tom Bakk as Senate DFL Leader
Senator Susan Kent was elected Senate Minority Leader, making her the first woman to ever lead the caucus. Senate DFL members placed trust in Kent’s ability to strategically negotiate fair compromises across a partisan landscape.
