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February 4, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen: Minnesota Democrats continue to send mixed messages on substance use in Minnesota

On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Senator Jeff Hayden (DFL-Minneapolis) announced a new plan to bring forward legislation in 2020 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota. Following the announcement Senator…

February 4, 2020

Rarick: Chronic Wasting Disease in Pine County and the latest News from the capitol

Hello Neighbor, We are only a few short weeks from the start of the 2020 legislative session and I have been in St. Paul this week to prepare for the start on February 11. I…

February 4, 2020

Jasinski: Wrapping up our statewide #MNfrastructure Tour

Wrapping up our statewide #MNfrastructure Tour By: Senator John Jasinski Last week the Senate Capital Investment Committee completed a multiday tour of bonding project requests around the metro area. The trip marked the fifth leg…

February 4, 2020

Senate Education Committee to hold hearing about lack of accountability in high school civics test requirement

The Senate Education Committee tomorrow will host an informational hearing on a state statute requiring high school students to take a basic civics exam before graduating. A slate of experts will testify to the fact…

January 31, 2020

Greetings District 10!

Greetings District 10! I would like to thank you all for your patience as I have been without a legislative assistant this month. Jon recently accepted a promotion within our caucus and will be a…

January 31, 2020

Senator Senjem to present official resolution honoring Don Pappas

On Tuesday, February 4, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will present an official Minnesota Senate resolution to Mantorville resident Don Pappas. The resolution recognizes Mr. Pappas’ decades of work with The Hubbell House in Mantorville. The…

January 30, 2020

Minnesota Senate Republicans add emergency insulin to compromise plan for 2020

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced today a proposal to add an emergency provision to their insulin program. In response to advocates and the working group, they are continuing to refine their proposal for 2020. “No one in…

January 29, 2020

Sen. Westrom joins Pres. Trump at White House signing of U.S.-China Trade Deal

Milestone agreement expands agriculture exports, including meat, poultry, dairy, and more WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake), Chair of the Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance Committee, joined President…

January 29, 2020

Sen. Utke responds to Minnesota logging company lawsuit against eco-terrorists who harassed staff and destroyed equipment

Scheff Logging & Trucking, Inc. filed a lawsuit against eco-terrorists who harassed their employees and vandalized several pieces of heavy equipment on a worksite near Cloquet last February as several other violent protests occurred during the…

January 28, 2020

Gazelka, Miller hear remarks by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister at the White House

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- Nisswa) and Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) attended remarks by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of the state of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday afternoon at the White…

January 27, 2020

Senate Capital Investment Committee to tour capital requests in Twin Cities metro area

The Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee this week will embark on a three-day tour of capital project requests in the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. The tour, which will take place Tuesday, January 28 through Thursday, January…

January 27, 2020

Senator Housley to join Capital Investment Committee tour of area bonding requests

On Wednesday, January 29, the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee will visit the area as part of the final leg of its #MNfrastructure statewide bonding tour. The stops come in the middle of the committee’s three-day…

January 26, 2020

Benson: The latest news on DHS turmoil and prescription drugs

Note: this column was published in local papers the week of January 16 The latest news on DHS turmoil and prescription drugs By: Sen. Michelle Benson When the legislature reconvenes in about one month, health…

January 26, 2020

Jasinski: Senate Republican ‘Vision 2020’ Agenda: Our Promise to Minnesotans

Senate Republican ‘Vision 2020’ Agenda: Our Promise to Minnesotans By: Senator John Jasinski I believe the best way to earn someone’s trust is say what you’re going to do, and then follow through on it.…

January 26, 2020

Jasinski: A quick update on violence prevention and prescription drugs

A quick update on violence prevention and prescription drugs By: Senator John Jasinski January 4, 2020 December is usually fairly quiet around the legislature, but senators are still hard at work. Here are updates about…

January 24, 2020

Senator Koran presents bill at Judiciary and Public Safety Committee hearing in Hibbing

(ST. PAUL, MN) – The Minnesota Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee gathered in Hibbing, MN for a hearing on proposed legislation to help prevent violent crimes. Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove), chair of…

January 24, 2020

Senator Jasinski calls on MSHSL to allow jerseys honoring Waseca police officer

Today, Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) sent a letter to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) in response to the League’s decision to bar Waseca High School boys’ hockey players from wearing jerseys honoring Waseca…

Minnesota Senate Energy & Utilities Finance and Policy Committee

January 24, 2020

Senate Energy Committee gathers public feedback on ‘Clean Energy First’ proposal

In January, the Minnesota Senate and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee held public hearings in Rochester and Minnetrista to gather feedback on legislation designed to modernize Minnesota’s energy resources. The legislation, known as ‘Clean Energy…

January 23, 2020

Senator Ruud presents bill at Judiciary and Public Safety Committee hearing in Hibbing

The committee heard testimony on six bills in front of an overflowing crowd at the Crown Ballroom. Hundreds more watched the hearing online from across the state. (ST. PAUL, MN) – The Minnesota Senate Public…

January 22, 2020

Senate Republicans host Judiciary and Public Safety Committee hearing in Hibbing

The committee heard testimony on six bills in front of an overflowing crowd at the Crown Ballroom. Hundreds more watched the hearing online from across the state. The Minnesota Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee…