Senator Wiger Introduces K-12 Education Support Bill
Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) introduced legislation Thursday increasing support to students who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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Senator Wiger Introduces National Popular Vote Compact Bill
Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) introduced legislation Monday adding Minnesota to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would guarantee Minnesota’s electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote.
State Senate DFL Caucus Condemns Assault on the Capitol
On January 6, 2021, demonstrators in Washington, D.C., vandalized public buildings, endangered the lives of lawmakers, staff, and the general public, and jeopardized the peaceful transfer of Presidential power.
Senator Wiger Returns for 8th term in Minnesota State Senate
The 2021 Legislative Session began Tuesday, January 5 with the swearing-in of the new and returning members of the Minnesota Legislature. State Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) is returning for an 8th term in the Minnesota Senate.
Senator Wiger Statement on Second Special Session
Early Tuesday morning the Minnesota Senate adjourned its second Special Session. Legislators approved several policing reforms but failed to pass a bonding bill. In response, Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood), released the following statement.
Senator Wiger Statement on Inadequate Support for School Safety
Despite requests from the Minnesota Department of Education for $275 million in federal Corona Virus Relief funds to assist schools in their re-opening in the fall, legislation introduced Monday fell far short of what is necessary to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. In response, Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood), ranking DFL member of the Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee, released the following statement.