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October 14, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson attends Rockford Road bridge ribbon cutting in Plymouth

Anderson chief-authored legislation, signed into law, providing $9.7MM for repairing the bridge Senator Paul Anderson joined local elected officials and representatives from the City of Plymouth at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of…

October 14, 2019

Sen. Pratt to host Prior Lake community listening session on insulin – 10/26

Free town hall meeting will give community opportunity to discuss insulin On Saturday, October 26th, Senator Eric Pratt will host an insulin listening session in Prior Lake. From 10 AM until 11 AM at Prior…

October 14, 2019

Benson: Turmoil at the Department of Human Services

Turmoil at the Department of Human Services By: Sen. Michelle Benson Minnesota’s Department of Human Services is in complete turmoil. I don’t make that statement lightly. Minnesota has a reputation for effective government, but DHS…

October 14, 2019

Jasinski: You might be paying too much for your license tabs

You might be paying too much for your license tabs By: Sen. John Jasinski Most taxes we pay are hidden, at least to some degree. They are taken out of our paychecks or tacked on…

October 10, 2019

Monticello Pizza Ranch receives award from Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation

On Wednesday, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) attended an award ceremony at the Monticello Pizza Ranch. The restaurant was nominated for the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Outstanding Employer Award for 2019. They work alongside…

October 9, 2019

Sen. Nelson receives 2019 MN Charter School Champion Award

Recognized as a leader on charter school issues and legislation Senator Carla Nelson received the 2019 Minnesota Charter School Champion Award from the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools. Specifically, the award recognizes her efforts in…

October 9, 2019

Senator Ruud attends National Waterways Conference

In September, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) joined legislators from six other Mississippi River states in Memphis to discuss recent flooding, opportunities to reduce nutrient loss, and building coalitions to improve river health and local…

October 9, 2019

Senator Rosen attends Minnesota Supreme Court visit to Fairmont

The highest court in Minnesota was in Fairmont on Tuesday and Wednesday for one of their regular visits to communities throughout Minnesota. The event, titled “An Informal Evening with the Minnesota Supreme Court,” offered residents…

October 8, 2019

Sen. Draheim leads Senate Homeownership Committee on second leg of affordable homeownership tour

Draheim and fellow senators toured Minnesota home manufacturers and developments Senator Rich Draheim, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Homeownership Affordability and Availability, led his fellow committee members on a tour of various sites…

October 8, 2019

Senator Rarick responds to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an agreement on renewable fuel standards last Friday. The agreement includes a commitment for 15 billion gallons of conventional ethanol beginning in 2020, provide relief…

October 8, 2019

Senator Rosen responds to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

October 8, 2019

Senate Republicans respond to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

Here’s what Senate Republicans had to say on the agreement: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an agreement on renewable fuel standards last Friday. The agreement includes a commitment…

October 8, 2019

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, Below are a couple highlights from last week. I hope you are enjoying the beautiful colors of autumn! School Safety funding Last week, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) announced $30 million in…

October 7, 2019

Sen. Westrom applauds Trump, EPA, and USDA agreement that promotes biofuels and local farmers

Last month, Westrom and fellow senators urged Trump and the EPA to renew commitment to biofuels Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) applauded a recent agreement reached by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental…

October 7, 2019

Sen. Rich Draheim applauds Trump, EPA, and USDA agreement that promotes biofuels and local farmers

Last month, Draheim and fellow senators urged Trump and the EPA to renew commitment to biofuels Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) applauded a recent agreement reached by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental…

October 7, 2019

Senator Rarick’s legislative update, October 7

Hello Neighbors, I have been enjoying these first days of fall touring the district and meeting with many of you to discuss the needs to be addressed in the next legislative session. Thank you for…

October 4, 2019

Senator Ruud earns medal at Copahue Extremo snow shoe race

October 4, 2019

Senator Ruud attends conference with the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus

(St. Paul, MN) – Recently, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) traveled to Chicago with the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus. They visited sites that make up the Chicago Area Waterway System including Brandon Road Lock &…

October 4, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, Some good news on premium rates. The Minnesota Department of Commerce released final rates for the 2020 individual insurance market. To see their press release, click here. For the third consecutive year,…

October 4, 2019

Senator Anderson joins Capital Investment Committee in Annandale

(St. Paul, MN) – Yesterday, the Senate Capital Investment Committee concluded their NW Minnesota bonding tour with a stop in Annandale. Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) met the committee at the Annandale City Administration building for…