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August 15, 2019

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…

August 13, 2019

Senate Republicans shine a light on DHS management and fraud issues

An extensive joint hearing today by the Senate Health and the Human Services Committee and Senate Human Services Reform Committee confirmed a culture of mismanagement that lead to easy fraud opportunities and difficult work culture…

August 12, 2019

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…

August 8, 2019

Legislators release bi-partisan, bi-cameral letter in support of PolyMet

ST. PAUL, MN—A regionally diverse, bipartisan coalition of 70 lawmakers led by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, sent a letter this week to Governor Tim Walz in…

August 8, 2019

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…

August 8, 2019

Share your story: What is going on at the Department of Human Services?

Share your story: What is going on at the Department of Human Services? By: Senator Jason Rarick What in the world is happening at Minnesota’s Department of Human Services? At the end of June, the…

August 7, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen reacts to $25 million in overpayments by the Department of Human Services

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), issued the following statement regarding a Pioneer Press report that Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) overpaid the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the White Earth Nation by $25 million for Medicaid…

August 7, 2019

Senator Housley named ‘legislator of distinction’ for economic development

Last week, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) was recognized as a ‘legislator of distinction’ by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) during the Coalition’s conference in Bemidji. Senator Housley was recognized for her…

August 6, 2019

Senator Gary Dahms receives environmental legislator of distinction award

State Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 25 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Bemidji for his positive impact on the state’s environmental policy.…

August 6, 2019

Rarick: Sappi Fine Paper receives $100,000 workforce development grant

Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) today congratulated Sappi Fine Paper in Cloquet for being selected to receive a $100,000 grant from Minnesota’s Dual Training Grant Program. The grant will help Sappi provide 25 employees with…

August 2, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer appointed to Family Child Care Task Force

(ST. PAUL, MN) - Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) has been appointed as a senate member to the Child Care Task Force created by the Legislature in the 2019 session. The task force is responsible for giving…

August 2, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update: August 2nd

Friends and Neighbors, August 1, several new laws go into effect. The most notable change is the update to distracted driving laws. It is clear folks are taking action as Walmart employees said they are…

August 1, 2019

Sen. Benson on DHS overpayments

Chair of the Senate Health and Human Service Committee Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement regarding the reports that Department of Human Services has overpaid Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the White Earth…

August 1, 2019

Senator Goggin Update: August 1

Friends and Neighbors, Summer is already flying by and it has been a great one! I am proud of all we accomplished last session and as the summer progresses, we are already gearing up for…

August 1, 2019

Senator Anderson legislative update: August 1

Friends and Neighbors, The Wright County fair was better than ever this year! Great food and conversation made it a wonderful weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello! Please read this…

August 1, 2019

Sen. Miller legislative update: New rules of the road in effect August 1

Dear friends and neighbors, As we know, summer means road construction. While lane adjustments, detours, and road closures can be aggravating, in the long run we know it makes our commutes smoother and safer. The…

August 1, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer appointed to Vehicle Registration Task Force

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) has been appointed to the Vehicle Registration Task Force. Earlier this year, the Transportation committee included funding for the task force in their omnibus bill. Created to study methods of vehicle registration,…

July 31, 2019

Sen. Utke: Several New Laws Effective August 1

New laws effective August 1, 2019 As a result of bills passed and signed into law during the most recent legislative session, the following is a selection of new laws that will go into effect…

July 31, 2019

Sen. Benson on President’s announced reimportation plan to lower drug costs

Senator Michelle Benson released the following statement on the President's changes announced today to allow American’s to import lower-cost prescriptions drugs from Canada. The practice, known as “reimportation” was first suggested in Minnesota when Governor Pawlenty testified…

July 30, 2019

Senator John R. Jasinski awarded fellowship to attend Midwestern leadership institute

Minnesota state Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) is among 37 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Sen. Jasinski will meet with fellow…