Senator Goggin Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors, It’s hard to believe we are seeing the leaves change and heading into the colder months. I have a couple updates for you below on recent happenings at the capitol. Minnesota Insulin…
Senate Capital Investment Committee tours bonding requests in Northwest Minnesota
On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee wrapped up its three-day tour of bonding requests in Northwest Minnesota. The committee heard more than 30 proposals from local governments, colleges, state agencies, and other entities.…
Sen. Carla Nelson applauds lower health insurance costs and increased options for Minnesotans
Recently announced 2020 MNSure rates decrease or remain flat; every MN county has at least 2 options Senator Carla Nelson applauded the recently released 2020 MNSure rates, with every Minnesota health insurance carrier on the…
Sen. Nelson celebrates $30 million in additional school safety funds
The contingency funds were only made available because of a positive budget balance for the 2019 budget year Today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) announced $30 million in school safety aid is available for schools.…
Senator Hall responds to 2020 MNsure Rate Announcement
The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced on Monday that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Following the release, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville), released the following statement: “This week’s rate announcement is welcome news for…
Sen. Pratt sends letter to Dept. of Labor and Industry to clarify wage theft law
Since passage in 2019, confusion exists among employers and employees Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake), Chair of the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee, sent a letter to Commissioner Nancy Leppink of the Minnesota Department…
Senator Newman calls mismanaged DHS payments “unacceptable”
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced the results of a federal audit, which showed the state made millions in unallowable payments to managed care organizations for individuals that are deceased. The state estimates…
Sen. Benson responds to additional $3.7 million in DHS waste
Today the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced the results of a multi-state audit which identified $3.7 million in health care benefits paid for Minnesota enrollees who had already died. “Republicans passed…
Statement from Sen. Benson on 2020 MNsure Rates
The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced yesterday that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee,…
Statement from Sen. Rarick on 2020 MNsure Rates
The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced today that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Senator Jason Rarick (R-Brook Park) released the following statement: “As recently as 3 years ago MNsure nearly…
Statement from Sen. Dahms on 2020 MNsure Rates:
Senator Gary Dahms, Chair of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, released the following statement regarding the announcement this morning from the Minnesota Department of Commerce on MNsure rates for 2020: “Today’s announcement is…
Senator Howe Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal
Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s unilateral move to adopt California’s fuel-efficiency laws in Minnesota: “Governor Walz’s new “Clean Cars Minnesota” proposal is a shortsighted attempt to appease environmental activists…
Senator Relph, bonding committee hears St. Cloud capital request
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee made a stop in St. Cloud as part of the second leg of its #MNfrastructure statewide bonding tour. The committee heard a presentation from local officials regarding their…
Senator Senjem to lead bonding committee tour in Northwestern Minnesota
This week, the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee will continue its MNfrastructure bonding tour in northwestern Minnesota. The tour, which will take place Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3, is the second in a series…
Senator Newman, bonding committee to tour project requests in Northwestern Minnesota
This week, the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee will continue its “MNfrastructure” bonding tour in northwestern Minnesota. The tour, which will take place Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3, is the second in a…
Senator Anderson Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors, I hope you are all enjoying the start to the fall! As always, I am looking forward to the changing leaves. I am very thankful for the opportunity to experience all four…
Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update
New Insulin Patient Assistance Program The Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program was unveiled last week by a Senate Republican work group. They have worked with health plans, manufacturers and physician groups to keep patients provided…
Senator Housley’s ‘Save the Growler’ petition passes 10,000 signatures
As more Minnesota breweries approach the production threshold known as the “growler cap”, a petition to raise that threshold has garnered nearly 10,000 signatures. The petition, which was started by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point),…
Sen. Miller legislative update: Cleaning up the problems at DHS
Greetings from the district, Minnesota is a well-run and well-functioning state. We have prided ourselves on this ever since Time Magazine put Governor Wendell Anderson on its cover in 1973 under the headline, “The Good…
Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) Chair of the Senate’s Environment Finance Committee released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s unilateral move to adopt California’s fuel-efficiency laws in Minnesota: “Since taking office Governor Walz has been proclaiming…