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September 19, 2019

Senator Howe Responds to Gov. Walz Call for Legalized Recreational Marijuana

Recently, Governor Walz renewed his calls to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota directing agencies ranging from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Safety to implement the necessary building blocks to prepare…

September 19, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Eligible Minnesotans would receive free insulin from manufacturers via their doctor Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program today, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford…

September 19, 2019

Senator Utke, Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Eligible Minnesotans would receive free insulin from manufacturers via their doctor (St. Paul, MN) Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program today, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans…

September 19, 2019

Senator Hall, Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program today, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford the high cost of this life-saving medicine. The program requires insulin…

September 19, 2019

Minnesota Senate Republicans announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program today, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford the high cost of this life-saving medicine. The program requires insulin…

September 18, 2019

Senator Mark Koran appointed to Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) was recently appointed to the Opioid Epidemic Advisory Council which was created to develop solutions to the opioid crisis. This new council is comprised of a…

September 18, 2019

Sen. Chamberlain: an update on Water Gremlin

Friends and neighbors, As you know, a couple weeks ago I sent letters to several government agencies requesting investigations into the Water Gremlin situation. I wanted to quickly update you about the progress of those…

September 16, 2019

Senator Jasinski receives Award for Conservative Achievement from American Conservative Union Foundation

On Wednesday, State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) was honored with an award for conservative achievement from the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF). Sen. Jasinski won the award for his voting record and his commitment to…

September 16, 2019

Senator Koran joins Capital Investment Committee bonding tour

(ST. PAUL) – Last Thursday, joined by Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch), the Capital Investment Committee made a stop on their bonding tour at Cambridge City Hall. They heard presentations on two projects for the…

September 13, 2019

Senator Senjem announces disaster relief for region hit by summer storms

This week, it was announced that Dodge and Olmsted counties are set to receive more than $3 million in state disaster relief funds in response to the severe weather and flooding that blasted the area…

September 13, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update: September 13

Physician-assisted suicide is a dangerous policy. This week the MN House (Democrats) held a hearing on physician-assisted suicide. The hearing comes the day after World Suicide Prevention day. An editorial in Tuesday’s Star…

September 13, 2019

Senator Koran receives award from American Conservative Union Foundation

(ST. PAUL) - On Wednesday evening, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) released its ratings of the 2019 legislative session. They also presented awards to several legislators to recognize their excellent representation of Minnesotans on…

September 12, 2019

Senator Ruud receives award from American Conservative Union Foundation

(ST. PAUL) - On Wednesday evening, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) released its ratings of the 2019 legislative session. They also presented awards to several legislators recognizing their representation of Minnesotans on a variety…

September 12, 2019

Senator Goggin receives award from American Conservative Union Foundation

(ST. PAUL) - On Wednesday evening, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) released its ratings of the 2019 legislative session. They also presented awards to several legislators to recognize their excellent representation of Minnesotans on…

September 12, 2019

Senate Higher Ed Chair asks for answers on U hiring practices

Today Senator Paul Anderson, chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, sent a letter to University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel asking more than a dozen questions about the recent hiring of a House member…

September 12, 2019

Senator Benson receives Award for Conservative Excellence from American Conservative Union Foundation

On Wednesday, State Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) was honored with an award for conservative excellence from the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), the highest award the organization has. Sen. Benson won the award for…

September 12, 2019

Sen. Pratt, Sen. Housley to meet with area seniors to discuss expansive new law

On Friday, September 13, Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) and Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chair of the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee, will join residents at McKenna Crossing in Prior Lake to…

September 12, 2019

Senator Julie Rosen receives Award for Conservative Achievement from American Conservative Union Foundation

On Wednesday, State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) was honored with an award for conservative achievement from the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF). Sen. Rosen won the award for her voting record and her commitment…

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September 12, 2019

Sen. Jasinski, Senate bonding committee tour Northeast Minnesota bonding projects

The Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee today are wrapping up a three-day tour of potential bonding projects located in Northeast Minnesota. The tour began in Becker on Tuesday, and has stopped in various cities throughout…

September 11, 2019

Benson: Physician-assisted suicide is a dangerous policy and we will not hear it in the Senate.

Today House Democrats will hold a hearing on physician-assisted suicide. The hearing comes the day after World Suicide Prevention day. An editorial in yesterday’s Star Tribune raised other concerns about the hearing. Senator Michelle Benson, chair of…