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March 25, 2019

‘Hands-free’ bill clears Senate floor

On Monday, legislation that prohibits drivers from placing phone calls outside of hands-free mode was approved by the full Senate. House File 50, known as the ‘hands-free bill’ and authored by Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), passed…

March 25, 2019

Sen. Jensen’s bill honoring fallen firefighter Cpt. Jeffrey Vollmer unanimously passes MN Senate

Legislation renames portion of HWY 25 “Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway” Legislation chief-authored by Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) to rename a portion of Highway 25 in Carver County, the “Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway”, unanimously passed…

March 25, 2019

House Democrats Join Walz/Flanagan in Race to Spend Surplus

“Today House Democrats joined the Walz/Flanagan administration in a contest to see who could tax and spend the most and unfortunately, Minnesota families and taxpayers will be the ultimate losers,” said Senate Majority Leader Paul…

March 25, 2019

Minnesota Senate Adopts New Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration unanimously passed a new, wide-sweeping non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy for Senators and Senate employees today. The policy is the result of a bipartisan working group that focused on…

March 23, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson announces a Facebook town hall meeting

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks announced a Facebook town hall for Wednesday, March 27 from 12:10 PM until 1:00 PM. The Facebook town hall provides an opportunity for constituents throughout Senate District 1 to…

March 23, 2019

Sen. Justin Eichorn vaccination letter to the editor

In his monthly piece to the GR Herald, ICC Professor Vroman provided us the usual preaching about how more government control is the solution to all of our problems, much like in the class he…

March 22, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson legislative update: 3/22/19

Links in Sen. Anderson’s newsletter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTAnderson_MN CCAP: https://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/sreview/ccap.pdf Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS): https://www.jfcsmpls.org/our-services/children-and-family-services/ Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association: https://www.mpma.com/ Pine Technical and Community College: http://www.pinecitymn.com/news/ptcc-offers-scholarships-to-area-students/article_aa69f78c-cef5-11e7-915f-db07066b5426.html Minnesota High Tech Association ACE Leadership…

March 22, 2019

Sen. Pratt calls on Gov. Walz, MNDOT to re-stripe Highway 169 immediately

Bridge and road closures due to flooding have created a Scott County transportation crisis Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement urging Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Commissioner Margaret…

March 22, 2019

Senator Miller update: Relief for southeastern Minnesota

Greetings from the Capitol, We are in the middle of our committee deadline weeks, which is the point during session where the legislature narrows its focus to only the bills that have enough support to…

March 22, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson legislative update for March 22: disaster recovery, MNLARS-related reimbursements

Friends and neighbors, It was another busy week at the capitol. Before we review what happened this week I wanted to share with you a free event coming up to help veterans with their legal…

March 22, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson legislative update for March 15: child care assistance fraud, keeping health insurance costs in check

The Legislature’s first committee deadline of the year passed on March 15. Thousands of bills are introduced each year, but only a handful of these bills have enough support to eventually become law. Committee deadlines…

March 22, 2019

Limmer Disaster Recovery Bill Passes Senate

The Minnesota Senate today took steps to prepare for potential flood damage and other natural disasters by approving a bill authored by Sen. Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove), chairman of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety…

March 22, 2019

Senator Eichorn, colleagues, pass deputy registrars reimbursement bill

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation to reimburse deputy registrars whose businesses were battered by problems created by Minnesota’s failed new vehicle licensing and registrations system (MNLARS) on Thursday. The bill co-authored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand…

March 21, 2019

Senate passes deputy registrars reimbursement bill

The Minnesota Senate today passed a bill authored by Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to reimburse deputy registrars who were battered by problems created by Minnesota’s failed new vehicle licensing and registrations system (MNLARS). Senate File…

March 20, 2019

Sen. Rich Draheim: Cracking down on the cost of college text books

Originally published in the Northfield Newsby Senator Rich Draheim It’s no secret, college is expensive. And as a state, Minnesota’s student debt load is unfortunately ninth highest in the country, with 68 percent of 2016-17…

March 20, 2019

Gazelka: Children deserve an education that isn’t based on ZIP code or income.

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 Equity…

March 20, 2019

Senator Housley’s Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act clears first committee

On Wednesday, comprehensive elder care reform passed the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee. The Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), includes a series…

March 19, 2019

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

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.…