Senator Rob Kupec represents Senate District 4, which includes Becker and Clay County. He is vice chair of the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, and serves on the Health and Human Services Committee, Higher Education Committee, and Labor Committee.
Moorhead Senator Offered Amendment to Fully Repeal Social Security Tax
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed an omnibus tax bill that provides more than $4 billion in tax cuts, the largest such bill in state history. The bill includes significant targeted tax relief for seniors, families, homeowners, and farmers. Another piece of the bill designates $325 in funding for cities and counties to pay for public safety measures.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Thursday, the Senate voted on a bonding bill to invest in the infrastructure needs of communities across the state. Because a minimum of 41 votes are required to pass bonding bills, this legislation ultimately was blocked by Senate Republicans. In response, Senator Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) released the following statement:
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Monday, Senator Rob Kupec’s (DFL-Moorhead) Grain Indemnity Bill was heard and passed in the Agriculture Committee. This bill would appropriate $15 million to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the establishment of a rainy-day fund for farmers if a grain elevator failure were to occur. In response, Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead), released the following statement:
A bill to allow consumers the right to seek repair services for electronic equipment independent from the original manufacturer
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Tuesday, Senator Rob Kupec’s (DFL-Moorhead) Digital Fair Repair Bill was heard and passed in the Commerce Committee. This bill would allow independent repair companies access to repair information so consumers can seek repair options outside of the original manufacturer. In response, Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead), released the following statement:
Bill would help nearly 60,000 Minnesotans attend college without tuition or fees
SAINT PAUL, MN – A bill to create a tuition-free college program for tens of thousands of middle- and low-income Minnesota students passed the Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday. The legislation would fund grants for all Minnesota resident students with a family adjusted gross income of $120,000 or less. Prior to the hearing, several DFL Senators spoke in favor of the proposal.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, Governor Tim Walz deployed the National Guard to Clay County to assist motorists and residents amidst blizzard conditions. The severe weather has resulted in school and highway closures — including a stretch of I-94 between Moorhead and Fergus Falls. In response, Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead), released the following statement: