Sen. Rich Draheim targets overbilling of building permit fees

Following release of report on building permit fees, Sen. Draheim to hold committee hearing on topic Following the release of a report from the Housing Affordability Institute detailing numerous concerns across Minnesota with municipal building…
Senator Jason Rarick

Senator Jason Rarick honored with 2019 Housing Leadership Award

Housing First Minnesota has named state Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) as a recipient of their 2019 Housing Leadership Award, the organization announced. Housing First Minnesota, a leading advocate for homebuilders and remodelers, honored Sen.…
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Senator Howe’s Update on DHS Turmoil

This week, the Senate’s Health and Human Services committees held a joint hearing regarding the ongoing crisis at the Department of Human Services (DHS).  The objective of the hearing was to receive testimony to get…
Sen. Paul Utke

Senator Utke’s DHS Update

I was at the capitol this week to participate in a joint hearing of the Senate’s Health and Human Services committees investigating the ongoing turmoil occurring in the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Unfortunately, during…

Sen. Miller: Taiwan trade mission a success!

Greetings from the district,Recently I had the privilege of leading a multi-state, bipartisan legislative delegation to Taiwan. The trip was sponsored and paid for by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The…
Senator Warren Limmer - APPROVED

Senator Limmer responds to calls for gun reform hearings

Senator Latz: Thank you for your letter asking for interim hearings on legislation regarding red flag laws and expanded background checks for purchasing firearms. We too are moved by the recent tragic events in El…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski: New laws effective August 1

New laws effective August 1 By: Sen. John Jasinski By now you have probably heard that my slowpoke bill, which requires slow drivers to move out of the left lane if they are holding up…