News – Page 258 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 13, 2019

Sen. Mark Koran calls for resignation of DHS Inspector General Carolyn Ham

Independent legislative audit finds “significant distrust” of Ham by investigators in her office Following the release of the nonpartisan and independent legislative audit of fraud allegations within the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Senator…

March 13, 2019

Senator Dan Hall: Reinsurance program has proven success

The Minnesota Senate voted today to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The reform, which was first implemented in 2017, will ensure that rates in the individual market remain stable without any…

March 13, 2019

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer authors legislation to end Spring/Fall Time Flips

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) presented legislation to end spring/fall time flipping in the Senate’s State Government Committee. The bill specifically aims to end the transition in an effort to improve public health and safety…

March 12, 2019

Jasinski’s left lane “slowpoke” bill passes first committee

A new bill from Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) that aims to crack down on drivers proceeding slower than the flow of traffic in the left-hand lane passed its first Senate committee Tuesday, March 12. The…

March 12, 2019

Ditch mowing permit moratorium extension passes committee

Legislation prohibiting the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) from enforcing permitting requirements for mowing and baling along state highway rights-of-way was heard in the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee today. The bill, Senate File…

March 12, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn helps control health care costs for Minnesota families and individuals

The Minnesota Senate voted today to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The reform, which was first implemented in 2017, will ensure that rates in the individual market remain stable without any…

March 12, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson Reinsuring Minnesota Families

Small business, family farms, and those reliant on the individual health insurance market will appreciate this week’s vote in the Minnesota Senate. The Senate extended Minnesota’s critical Reinsurance program for three more years. The reform,…

March 11, 2019

SEN. JOHNSON, REP. JURGENS, SPONSOR DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING BILL

Following record-setting snowfall in Minnesota last month, and another major snowfall event this past weekend, weather experts are predicting major flooding throughout the state this spring. Yet Minnesota’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account – created to…

March 11, 2019

Senator Benson statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Chamberlain statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Relph, colleagues pass health insurance premium relief

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed an extension of the Minnesota Premium Security Plan, also known as ‘reinsurance’. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, awaits action by the House of Representatives. “Over the past…

March 11, 2019

Senator Rosen statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Jasinski statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Goggin statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate voted today to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Lang hails passing of health insurance premium relief

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed an extension of the Minnesota Premium Security Plan, also known as ‘reinsurance’. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, awaits action by the House of Representatives. “Minnesotans purchasing health…

March 11, 2019

Sen. Pratt’s school safety bill passes Senate Public Safety Committee

Legislation allows for local flexibility in school fire drills Legislation chief-authored by Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) to increase school safety in Minnesota passed the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on a bipartisan vote.…

March 11, 2019

Senator Bruce Anderson weekly update: eliminating income taxes on Social Security, cleaning up MNLARS, and ditch mowing

Friends and Neighbors, The first two months of session has effectively been a free-for-all. Every legislator is free to introduce as many bills as they want on any topic that interests them. However, the first…

Patients First: Lowering the cost of health care

March 11, 2019

Senate Republicans pass ‘reinsurance’ extension

Today, Senate Republicans passed legislation to extend the successful reinsurance program in Minnesota for three years. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable, and without any additional cost to…

March 11, 2019

Senator Rarick statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 8, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 3/8/19

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