Sen. Nick Frentz key player in passage of ADA legislation
State Senator Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato) announced passage today of legislation to protect businesses from questionable lawsuits regarding disability access to businesses.
Senator Nick Frentz sends Mankato State students off on their 100-mile trek to St. Paul
ST. PAUL, MN – As budget negotiations continue on higher education, Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL-Mankato) is not only fighting for higher levels of funding, he is supporting local Mankato State students on their 100-mile walk to the Capitol to raise awareness of the need for affordable higher education. Sen. Frentz will be greeting the students and wishing them well at the start of their journey.
WHO: Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL-Mankato)
WHAT: Mankato State student 100-mile walk from Mankato State to the Minnesota State Capitol to raise awareness and send a strong message to the Governor and legislators about the importance of higher education funding
WHEN: Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 7:15 am
WHERE: Mankato State College – In front of the Centennial Student Union (CSU)
620 South Road, Mankato, MN 56001
Sen. Nick Frentz, Rep. Clark Johnson, and the Nicollet County Farm Bureau Hold Town Hall Meeting for Local Landowners
ST. PAUL, MN– Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato), Rep. Clark Johnson (DFL-North Mankato), and the Niccollet County Farm Bureau will be holding a Town Hall meeting to discuss the buffer strip law.
“I’ve heard some reasonable concerns about buffer law requirements from farmers in and around District 19,” Senator Frentz said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to hear more from residents, so the way we implement our buffer law makes sense for everyone. I’m glad residents are voicing their concerns and I invite everyone to participate in the discussion this Saturday. All Minnesotans–urban, suburban, and rural–play a role in keeping our water clean.”
What: Buffer Strip Town Hall Meeting
Who: Sen. Nick Frentz; Rep. Clark Johnson, Nicollet County Farm Bureau
When: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Courtland Rec Center, Courtland
Please contact Kristy Graume for more information 651-296-6153.
Sen. Nick Frentz: Votes No to $900 million Republican Tax Bill Citing Numerous Concerns – The Tax Bill Passes and Includes Local Provision
I have several concerns with this bill. One of my biggest concerns is that the bill includes a provision to send public taxpayer dollars to private schools.
Sen. Nick Frentz: Republican Health and Human Services Budget cuts funding to the St. Peter Security Hospital
The Senate Republican majority today cut more than $335 million from the health and human services budget, including cuts to the St. Peter Security Hospital direct care and treatment.
Sen. Nick Frentz, Rep. Clark Johnson, & Rep. Jack Considine Host Town Hall Meetings
ST. PAUL, MN– Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato) will be hosting joint Town Hall Meetings with Representatives Clark Johnson (DFL-North Mankato) and Jack Considine (DFL-Mankato) to discuss the 2017 legislative session. The meetings will give Senate District 19 residents an opportunity to meet with their legislators and discuss any legislation or issues they’d like to see addressed this session.
The Town Hall Meetings will both be held on Saturday, March 25 with the details as follows:
Saturday, March 25
Nicollet Town Hall
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Nicollet City Hall, Council Chambers
Eagle Lake Town Hall
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Uncle Albert’s Café
To those who are unable to attend, but are interested in contacting their legislators, Sen. Frentz can be reached at sen.nick.frentz@senate.mn, or by calling his office at (651) 296-6153. Rep. Johnson can be reached at rep.clark.johnson@house.mn or (651) 296-8634. Rep. Considine can be reached at rep.jack.considine@house.mn or 651-296-3248.