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June 26, 2019

Jasinski: K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session

K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session By: Senator John Jasinski Pop quiz: The Minnesota Constitution requires state funding for only two budget areas. One is Transportation. Can you guess the other? If you…

June 24, 2019

Senator Draheim to join President Trump for executive order on health care pricing

On Monday, June 24, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) will join President Donald Trump as the president signs an executive order to improve price transparency in health care. The ceremony is set to take place…

June 21, 2019

Senator Anderson legislative update June 21: Agriculture and Rural Development

Hello Neighbors and friends, As I mentioned last week, I would like to run through each budget bill with you to highlight some of the most notable things we accomplished this year. Today, I will…

June 20, 2019

Joined by Morris family, Senator Westrom’s bill authorizing first responders to administer lifesaving medications signed into law

Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday. The bill expands guidelines authorizing EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics in Minnesota to administer prescription medications to patients in lifesaving situations. Westrom was…

June 20, 2019

Senator Senjem, legislators discuss sustainable farming and nutrient pollution on farm tour

On Tuesday, June 18, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) joined other members of the Mississippi River Legislative Caucus at a farm near Red Wing to discuss on-farm conservation efforts and sustainable farming methods to reduce nutrient…

June 19, 2019

Governor signs Senator Ruud’s Legacy Finance bill

Yesterday, Governor Walz signed the Legacy Finance bill which allocates constitutionally dedicated funds to preserve Minnesota’s valuable resources. “I appreciate the Governor’s support for the Legacy bill”, said Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point), Chair of…

June 18, 2019

Governor signs Senator Jensen’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager bill

As prescription drug prices continue to sky rocket, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) is committed to finding solutions to improve affordability for Minnesotans. This year, he developed new regulations for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen…

June 18, 2019

Legislation authored by Senator Dan Hall to expand Metro Mobility services to Lakeville signed into law

On Tuesday, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) joined Governor Tim Walz as he signed into law legislation that he authored to expand Metro Mobility services to provide coverage for residents in the city of Lakeville by…

June 18, 2019

Governor signs Sen. Miller’s Rare Disease Advisory Council bill

Minnesota state Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) joined Gov. Tim Walz and rare disease advocates this morning for a ceremonial signing of the bipartisan Rare Disease Advisory Council bill, which creates a new advisory council to…

June 18, 2019

Sen. Westrom’s agriculture, rural development, and housing budget bill signed into law

Invests $40M in rural broadband expansion, farmer mental health, affordable manufactured workforce housing, and home ownership ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) joined Governor Tim Walz (DFL) as he signed into law,…

June 17, 2019

Senator Warren Limmer Awarded 2019 Legislator of the Year by Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association

Senator Warren Limmer, R-Maple Grove, was named 2019 Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) on Monday. Sen. Limmer serves as Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety…

June 14, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer legislative update for June 13: Education funding

Education Funding The interim has begun, and as I review all that we accomplished last session, I thought I would report on the work we did to fund our schools. This year, we made an…

June 14, 2019

Gov. Walz signs Rarick bill to improve safety in road construction zones

Minnesota state Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) this morning joined Gov. Tim Walz at a signing ceremony for Senate File 1753, a new law that will make construction zones safer for road workers and motorists.…

June 14, 2019

Senator Anderson legislative update for June 14: end of session review

Friends and neighbors, The morning of May 25, we adjourned for the last time this session. This year, we focused on creating a balanced budget without raising taxes while funding the priority of Minnesotans. From…

June 12, 2019

Senator Weber joins governor as agriculture budget signed into law

On Tuesday, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne), chair of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee, was present as Governor Tim Walz ceremonially signed the agriculture budget into law. “I was glad to be…

June 11, 2019

Senator Senjem’s legislation to address competency restoration signed into law

Legislation aimed at addressing treatment options for individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial has been signed into law. The bill, authored by Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester), was included as part of the larger health and…

June 10, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 6/7/19

Sen. Paul Anderson’s newsletter links: Budgets: Overall budget breakdown: https://www.senate.mn/departments/fiscalpol/tracking/2019/Overall_SpecSess_Detail.pdf Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing budget: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2226&ssn=0&y=2019 Education (E-12) budget: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF0004&session=ls91&version=latest&session_number=1&session_year=2019&format=pdf Environment Finance budget: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF0007&session=ls91&version=latest&session_number=1&session_year=2019&format=pdf Environment Legacy budget: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF0003&session=ls91&version=latest&session_number=1&session_year=2019&format=pdf Health and Human Services Budget: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0012&ssn=1&y=2019…

June 10, 2019

Senator Miller update: 2019 session recap

Greetings from the District, The 2019 legislative session is complete and it feels good to be back home doing the dishes, playing ball with the boys, and substituting a suit and tie at the Capitol…

June 5, 2019

Sen. Weber, Rep. Schomacker to co-host agriculture roundtable with Congressman Hagedorn

On Friday, June 7, state Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) and state Representative Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) invite southwestern Minnesota residents to attend an agriculture roundtable discussion with U.S. Representative Jim Hagedorn. WHO: Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development…

June 4, 2019

Sen. Johnson responds to lawsuit targeting Minnesota’s commonsense abortion laws

A lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Ramsey County District Court challenging numerous abortion-related laws in Minnesota. The suit aims to overturn Minnesota’s Woman’s Right to Know law, parental notification law, and abortion reporting law, among…