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March 19, 2019

Opportunity Scholarship legislation would provide options for low- and middle-income families to access best school for each child

Bill was heard today in Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee; would provide access to a range of quality school options Legislation that gives parents the opportunity to access the best educational option for their children, the…

March 19, 2019

Sen. Abeler: Solving Rail Road crossing doesn’t require raising the gas tax

“I appreciate Gov. Walz’s visit to my neighborhood in Anoka and his concern about the most dangerous rail crossing in the state at Ferry Street and Highway 47. The funds to solve this problem will…

March 19, 2019

Senator Benson bill would prohibit abortion of unborn children who feel pain

More babies would be given a chance at life under a new bill from Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) that would prohibit abortions once a baby is able to feel pain inside a mothers’ womb.…

March 17, 2019

Karin Housley speaks out about mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s

Note: The following commentary by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) appeared in the March 17, 2019 edition of the Duluth News Tribune. It’s often painful and lonely, slow and confusing. It tests our capacity…

March 15, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 3/15/19

Links in Sen. Anderson’s update: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTAnderson_MN Reinsurance Program: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF761&b=senate&y=2019&ssn=0 Reinsurance Program Local Media: http://www.startribune.com/mnsure-premiums-drop-with-reinsurance/477552053/ Reinsurance Program NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/02/us/politics/minnesota-health-care-reinsurance.html Breakfast After the Bell: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1427&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF889: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0889&ssn=0&y=2019 SF1347: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1347&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&version=latest SF1056: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1056&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&version=latest SF1211:…

March 15, 2019

Senator Housley’s sexual harassment bill clears committee

On Friday, legislation to update Minnesota’s sexual harassment laws cleared the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), amends state law to protect…

March 15, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn introduces legislation to teach kids firearm safety and get them involved in the outdoors

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) introduced legislation to teach kids proper firearm safety and get them involved in the outdoors. The bill, S.F. 793, would allow schools to teach gun safety, provide hunting and angling…

March 15, 2019

Senator Newman invites McLeod County residents to property tax town hall meeting

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) invites residents of McLeod County to attend a property tax town hall meeting on Friday, March 22. Residents are invited to discuss individual property taxes, property classifications, and the influence of…

March 15, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn: Administration can’t turn its back on Minnesota’s daycare fraud

The Legislative Auditor (OLA) released its special review of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) examining daycare fraud allegations on Wednesday morning. The OLA’s report details widespread fraud in the program, and the lack of…

March 15, 2019

Senator Carrie Ruud introduces legislation to continue the fight against aquatic invasive species

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) introduced legislation to combat aquatic invasive species (AIS) that continue to pose a threat to Minnesota’s precious lakes and waters. The legislation provides funding for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species…

March 15, 2019

Senate Republicans take immediate action on Child Care Assistance Fraud

Senate Republicans heard legislation to address the shocking revelations of the Legislative Auditor’s report on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Four bills in the Human Services Reform Committee focused on increasing oversight and maintaining the integrity of the…

March 14, 2019

Senate unanimously approves Goggin’s ‘Save our Farms’ bill

Legislation would provide emergency assistance to farmers whose barns have collapsed under February’s historic snowfall On Thursday the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a new bill from Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) that would give the…

March 14, 2019

Senator Housley’s child care bill moves through Senate committees

Legislation aimed at addressing Minnesota’s child care crisis passed its first committee on Thursday. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), includes a series of provisions designed to support child care providers…

March 14, 2019

Sen. Draheim calls for independent agency to combat human services fraud

Draheim’s call follows recommendation by independent Legislative Auditor Following the release of the nonpartisan and independent legislative audit of fraud allegations within the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) is…

March 14, 2019

Opportunity Scholarship legislation would provide options for low- and middle-income families to access best school for each child

Sen. Abeler: Solving Rail Road crossing doesn’t require raising the gas tax

Senator Benson bill would prohibit abortion of unborn children who feel pain

Karin Housley speaks out about mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 3/15/19

Senator Housley’s sexual harassment bill clears committee

Senator Justin Eichorn introduces legislation to teach kids firearm safety and get them involved in the outdoors

Senator Newman invites McLeod County residents to property tax town hall meeting

Senator Justin Eichorn: Administration can’t turn its back on Minnesota’s daycare fraud

Senator Carrie Ruud introduces legislation to continue the fight against aquatic invasive species

Senate Republicans take immediate action on Child Care Assistance Fraud

Senate unanimously approves Goggin’s ‘Save our Farms’ bill

Senator Housley’s child care bill moves through Senate committees

Sen. Draheim calls for independent agency to combat human services fraud

Senator Jasinski responds to Legislative Auditor report on Child Care Assistance Fraud

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen: Daycare fraud distubring, Minnesota taxpayers deserve better

Senator Kiffmeyer: Reinsurance continues to make health care more affordable

Senator Dan Hall: Rampant child care fraud undermines the public trust of state government

Senator Mark Johnson: The worst kept secret in Minnesota – Child Care Fraud

Sen. Eric Pratt’s wage theft protection bill passes Senate Jobs Committee