Benefits for Surviving Spouses of Disabled Veterans Moves Forward
Permanent property tax relief would be available for surviving spouses of disabled veterans thanks to legislation being carried by Senator Chuck Wiger.
Governor Appoints Senator Wiger to Education Commission of the States
Governor Tim Walz recently appointed Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) as one of Minnesota’s members on the Education Commission of the States. In this role, Senator Wiger will work with legislators across the country in inter-state efforts to advance effective education policy.
Senator Chuck Wiger: Need Action to Improve Reading
It is time to declare war on illiteracy in Minnesota.
The gap between those who can read and those who cannot read is growing. It is a disturbing trend that must be reversed.
Senator Chuck Wiger Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal
“I applaud Governor Walz’s proposed budget for the historic investment it would deliver for our students and schools. This proposal makes a significant commitment to the basic funding formula while reforming how schools are funded. This will help guarantee that every student in Minnesota receives a good education, regardless of their zip code.
Expanding Transit Options for Century College
Century College students will have better transit access thanks to bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) this week, which would create new, consistent bus routes for Century students.
Senator Chuck Wiger: Action needed to curb the cost of prescription drugs
An area resident who depends on insulin for his diabetes recently wrote me a letter about a life-and-death matter.