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January 23, 2019

Senator Lang’s biomass plant compensation legislation passes first committee hurdle

Legislation to provide compensation to businesses affected by the Benson Power Plant passed a key committee hurdle on Tuesday. Senate File 182, authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), was cleared by the Senate Energy and…

January 23, 2019

Sen. Koran addresses Cambridge’s Polaris Battalion Division of Navy Sea Cadets

Honored cadets at annual military ball in Braham On January 12, Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) addressed the Polaris Battalion Division of the Navy Sea Cadets at their annual military ball. The Cambridge based cadet…

January 22, 2019

Jasinski — Tax season tips

Tax season tips: How tax conformity could impact you By: Senator John Jasinski It is unlikely your ears perk up with excitement when you hear the phrase “tax conformity.” Yet, tax conformity has the potential…

January 18, 2019

Sen. Westrom co-authors broadband expansion legislation

Holds rural development committee hearing on topic Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) is co-authoring legislation to expand broadband access in Greater Minnesota. Senator Westrom, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing…

January 18, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson, bipartisan coalition authoring special education reforms that reduce paperwork for teachers, put focus back on students

Watch press conference here Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined a bipartisan coalition of senators in introducing a series of reforms to strengthen Minnesota’s special education policies, alleviate unnecessary burdens on teachers, put the focus back on…

January 17, 2019

‘Patients First’: Senator Housley calls for innovation in health care

This week, the Senate Republican majority announced a series of innovative ideas designed to reduce health care costs and cut through the red tape to give consumers better choices and more say in their own…

January 17, 2019

Senator Jasinski bill making it easier for veterans to determine tax break eligibility clears first committee

A bill authored by State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to streamline the process by which disabled veterans get tax benefits they are qualified for cleared its first committee Thursday, January 17. Senate File 58 allows…

January 17, 2019

Senator Warren Limmer announces early session priorities

State Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) has announced a series of key initial priorities the legislature will address in 2019. Sen. Limmer said the first five bills of the year will focus on issues impacting…

January 17, 2019

Special education reforms will reduce paperwork for teachers, put the focus back on students

A bipartisan coalition of senators today introduced a series of reforms to strengthen Minnesota’s special education policies, put the focus back on students, keep teachers in the classroom, and save school districts money in the…

January 17, 2019

Sen. Draheim: Just Drive – tackling distracted driving in Minnesota

by Senator Rich Draheim Originally published in the Northfield News on 1/16/18 As anyone who drives our Minnesota roadways can tell you, distracted driving is reaching a crisis level in our state. While making the…

January 17, 2019

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Support local servicewomen with nominations for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year

The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Sherburne, Wright, and Hennepin counties are invited to nominate outstanding female veterans who have…

January 16, 2019

Sen. Jensen & Senate Republicans unveil innovative legislation to reduce health care costs

Watch today’s press conference here. Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) and his fellow Senate Republican colleagues unveiled a number of innovative ideas aimed at reducing health care costs today, promising to cut through red tape to…

January 16, 2019

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Support local servicewomen with nominations for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year

The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Women Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Sherburne, Wright, and Hennepin counties are invited to nominate outstanding female veterans who have…

January 16, 2019

Sen. Draheim joins colleagues in unveiling innovative legislation aimed at reducing health care costs

Watch today’s press conference here. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) joined his fellow Senate colleagues in unveiling several innovative ideas aimed at reducing health care costs, promising to cut through red tape, give consumers more…

January 16, 2019

Sen. Andrew Mathews supports infrastructure improvements for Google data center in Becker

Estimated to bring thousands of jobs to region Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) is supporting a proposed $600 million Google data center to be built in Becker, MN. In what would be one of the largest…

January 16, 2019

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer joins colleagues to unveil innovative reforms to reduce health care costs

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) joined several Senate Republicans to unveil a number of innovative ideas aimed at reducing health care costs today, promising to cut through red tape to give consumers better choices and…

Patients First: Lowering the cost of health care

January 16, 2019

‘Patients First’: Senate Republicans innovate to reduce health care costs

Senate Republicans unveiled a number of innovative ideas aimed at reducing health care costs today, promising to cut through red tape to give consumers better choices and more say in their own care. The proposals…

January 16, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn asks Senate District 5 Residents to nominate candidates for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year

The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Women Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and Itasca counties are invited to nominate outstanding female veterans who…

January 16, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson encourages nominations for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year

The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Women Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties are invited to nominate outstanding…

January 16, 2019

Senator Ruud introduces a bill to protect Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) introduced S.F. 63 last week which prohibits using the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) for the payment of debt service on bonds. The use of the fund came…