Senator Abeler’s Legislative Update
Dear Friends, I strive every day to do my best to make a difference for the people I serve. It is an honor and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. I am critically concerned about…
Westrom, Backer Announce Zoom Town Hall Meetings
(St. Paul, MN) Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), and Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) plan to hold a town hall meeting using the Zoom application next week. They will cover the state’s response to the…
Senator Chamberlain: New online portal will help us begin thinking about ‘roadmap to normalcy’
Today, the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus unveiled a new online portal for Minnesota businesses and workers to share feedback on reopening Minnesota’s economy. The website asks users to share plans for enhanced safety and social distancing…
Senator Newman announces passage of emergency insulin assistance program
This week, the Minnesota Legislature passed House File 3100, the ‘Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act’, with wide, bipartisan support. The legislation creates a safety net program for emergency and long-term assistance to individuals who cannot afford…
Senator Miller’s latest news from the Capitol
Greetings from the Capitol, I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter and Passover. The last few weeks have been incredibly busy here in the Senate, and I wanted to quickly fill you…
Senator Chamberlain update: the latest COVID19 legislation, insulin, and more
DAILY UPDATE FROM ST. PAUL April 14, 2020 Dear Friends, I hope you are healthy and at home. The MN Legislature was in session today. Practicing safe social distancing while managing the debate and voting…
Rosen legislative update: The latest legislative news on COVID, unemployment benefits, and more
Dear Neighbors, My apologies for missing an Easter greeting to you all last week. I hope you had a wonderful celebration and were able to reflect on what this season represents. Julie COVID-19 Update I…
Minnesota Senate Republicans announce online portal to share business plans
Today, the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus unveiled a new online portal for Minnesota businesses and workers to share feedback on reopening Minnesota’s economy. The website asks users to share plans for enhanced safety and social distancing protocols…
Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans Pass Insulin Safety Net Bill
St. Paul, MN – Today, Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “This bill is the result…
Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans Pass Affordable Insulin Bill
Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “I hope people needing this life-saving medicine will rest…
Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans Pass Affordable Insulin Bill
Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “As insulin prices increased it became clear that a…
Senator Ruud, Senate Republicans Pass Affordable Insulin Bill
Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “Insulin is not just a medication; it is a…
Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans Pass Affordable Insulin Bill
Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for emergencies and a long-term assistance program. “Following extensive work and compromise over the past year,…
Senator Rarick Supports Passage of Insulin Safety Net Bill
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for both emergencies and long-term assistance.The bill passed with unanimous, bipartisan support…
Senator Nelson applauds passage of bipartisan insulin affordability bill
On Tuesday, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and the Minnesota Legislature unanimously passed a landmark insulin affordability bill that would make it easier for diabetics to afford their life-saving medication, as well as implement measures to…
Senator Koran Supportive of Insulin Safety Net Bill
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for both emergencies and long-term assistance. The bill passed with unanimous, bipartisan support…
Senator Chamberlain celebrates passage of bipartisan insulin affordability bill
The Minnesota Legislature today unanimously passed legislation that would provide insulin to those in need and implement measures to help people before they reach a crisis point. The bill requires insulin manufacturers to provide a…
Senator Westrom Applauds Passage of Insulin Safety Net Bill
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans passed legislation to assist diabetics with the high cost of insulin through a safety net program for both emergencies and long-term assistance. The bill passed with unanimous, bipartisan support…
Senator Jasinski celebrates passage of bipartisan insulin affordability bill
The Minnesota Legislature today unanimously passed legislation that would provide insulin to those in need and implement measures to help people before they reach a crisis point. The bill requires insulin manufacturers to provide a…
Senator Rosen celebrates passage of bipartisan insulin affordability bill
The Minnesota Legislature today unanimously passed legislation that would provide insulin to those in need and implement measures to help people before they reach a crisis point. The bill requires insulin manufacturers to provide a…