News – Page 280 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 18, 2019

Senator Hall votes to keep Minnesota open in the event of a legislative stalemate

Legislation will ensure continued funding for Minnesota’s critical services Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) joined his Minnesota Senate colleagues in passing the “Keep Minnesota Open” bill to fully fund state government for the next two years in the…

May 18, 2019

Senator Lang votes for ongoing funding to keep Minnesota open

On Saturday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to fund state government in the event of a legislative stalemate. The legislation, HF2032, fully funds state government operations at the forecasted level for the next two years. …

May 18, 2019

Senator Koran, Senate Republicans vote to keep Minnesota open

The end-of-session deadline is fast approaching, and this afternoon, Senator Koran (R-North Branch), with Senate Republicans, just passed a bill to fund state operations if negotiations with the House and Governor reach a stalemate and…

May 18, 2019

Senator Dahms votes to keep Minnesota open

On Saturday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to fund state government in the event of a legislative stalemate. The legislation, HF2032, fully funds state government operations at the forecasted level for the next two years. …

May 18, 2019

Senator Goggin votes to keep Minnesota open

This afternoon, Senator Goggin (R-Red Wing) voted in favor of a bill authored by Senator Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) that will fund state government operations if negotiations with the House and Governor reach a stalemate and…

May 18, 2019

Senator Ruud votes to keep Minnesota open

This afternoon, Senator Ruud (R-Breezy Point) voted in favor of a bill authored by Senator Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) that will fund state government operations if negotiations with the House and Governor reach a stalemate and…

May 18, 2019

Sen. Draheim, MN Senate pass ‘Keep Minnesota Open’ bill to fully fund state government in the event of legislative stalemate

Legislation fully funds state government for two years, prevents furloughs for 35,000 workers Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) joined his Minnesota Senate colleagues in passing the “Keep Minnesota Open” bill to fully fund state government for the…

May 18, 2019

Senator Newman votes for ongoing funding to keep Minnesota open

On Saturday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to fund state government in the event of a legislative stalemate. The legislation, HF2032, fully funds state government operations at the forecasted level for the next two years. …

May 18, 2019

Sen. Mathews, MN Senate pass ‘Keep Minnesota Open’ bill to fully fund state government in the event of a legislative stalemate

Legislation fully funds state government for two years, prevents furloughs for 35,000 workers Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) joined his Minnesota Senate colleagues in passing the “Keep Minnesota Open” bill to fully fund state government for…

May 18, 2019

Senator Weber, colleagues vote to keep Minnesota open

On Saturday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to fund state government in the event of a legislative stalemate. The legislation, HF2032, fully funds state government operations at the forecasted level for the next two years. …

May 17, 2019

Senator Eichorn votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Senator Hall votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Rosen votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

The Minnesota Senate Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middle men in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Sen. Pratt statement on funding state government in the event of a legislative stalemate

Senate Finance Committee passed bill to keep state government open, prevent furloughs for 35,000 employees Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement after the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee passed legislation to fully fund state government…

May 17, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to protect small businesses and consumers by regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill authored by Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) that improves oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). PBMs work alongside pharmacies as the middlemen that negotiate with health insurance companies and…

May 17, 2019

Senator Hall votes to keep Minnesota open in the event of a legislative stalemate

Senator Lang votes for ongoing funding to keep Minnesota open

Senator Koran, Senate Republicans vote to keep Minnesota open

Senator Dahms votes to keep Minnesota open

Senator Goggin votes to keep Minnesota open

Senator Ruud votes to keep Minnesota open

Sen. Draheim, MN Senate pass ‘Keep Minnesota Open’ bill to fully fund state government in the event of legislative stalemate

Senator Newman votes for ongoing funding to keep Minnesota open

Sen. Mathews, MN Senate pass ‘Keep Minnesota Open’ bill to fully fund state government in the event of a legislative stalemate

Senator Weber, colleagues vote to keep Minnesota open

Senator Eichorn votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

Senator Hall votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

Rosen votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

Sen. Pratt statement on funding state government in the event of a legislative stalemate

Senator Ingebrigtsen votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to protect small businesses and consumers by regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Senator Newman to vote to keep Minnesota open

Chamberlain votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

Senator Hall votes to keep Minnesota open in the event of budget negotiations collapse

Statement of Sen. John Jasinski on bill to fund state government in the event of legislative stalemate