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Veterans budget agreement invests millions in supportive services, honors veterans legacies

May 22, 2019

A bipartisan agreement has been reached on a two-year veterans budget. When passed, the funding will help servicemen and women in their transition home with comprehensive services while recognizing their sacrifices with three designated days to bring awareness. “Respecting and…

Senator Eichorn, Senate, approve a historic bill to combat opioid addiction

May 22, 2019

The Minnesota Senate tonight took a monumental step toward combatting Minnesota’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis by overwhelmingly approving Senate File 751, the opioid stewardship fund bill. The legislation creates a new Opiate Epidemic Response Account that will invest in innovative…

State government budget agreement includes Help America Vote (HAVA) funding, cybersecurity reforms

May 22, 2019

An agreement has been reached on a comprehensive two-year state government finance bill that funds government operations and makes substantial reforms to state agency contracts, budgeting, information technology, and oversight. The legislation secures Minnesota election integrity with dedicated Help America…

Senator Hall, Senate, approve a historic bill to combat opioid addiction

May 22, 2019

The Minnesota Senate tonight took a monumental step toward combatting Minnesota’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis by overwhelmingly approving Senate File 751, the opioid stewardship fund bill. The legislation creates a new Opiate Epidemic Response Account that will invest in innovative…

Sen. Draheim, MN Senate pass final higher education budget that puts students first

May 22, 2019

Bill caps student tuition, increases financial assistance programs, and seeks cost savings for students On a broad bipartisan vote of 62-3, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in passing the bipartisan higher education budget bill…

E-12 Education Bill Provides Boost to Minnesota Schools, Keeps Students Safe

May 22, 2019

The Minnesota Senate is set to approve a comprehensive E-12 education budget during the upcoming special session that will increase the per-student funding formula for schools 2% in 2020 and an additional 2% in 2021. The historic funding bill includes…

Landmark elder care protections, assisted living licensure signed into law

May 22, 2019

On Wednesday, monumental legislation that includes a series of protections for elderly and vulnerable Minnesotans and an extensive framework for the licensure of assisted living facilities was signed into law. The Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019,…

Final budget agreement guarantees funding for Roberds Lake cleanup

May 22, 2019

Roberds Lake in Faribault will finally receive badly-needed cleanup assistance thanks to a provision included in the final state budget agreement legislators and Gov. Walz negotiated this weekend. The Roberds Lake provision was championed by State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault).…