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August 22, 2019

Senate Republican efforts lead to essential coverage for diabetics

Today Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Minnesota announced $0 cost insulin for fully insured members in their individual, small, and large group policies. The change is made possible because of the Republican-led senate reforms to stabilize…

August 22, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen honored as a 2019 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities

The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 34 state lawmakers, including Senator Bill Ingebrigsten (R-Alexandria), as 2019 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the…

August 22, 2019

Senate Republican efforts lead to more good news for Minnesota: Affordable, accessible insulin now available from Blue Cross Blue Shield

Today Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota announced $0 cost insulin for fully insured members in their individual, small, and large group policies. The change is made possible through reforms from the Republican-led Senate to stabilize the…

August 21, 2019

Senator Howe honored as a 2019 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities

The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 34 state lawmakers, including Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville), as 2019 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the…

August 21, 2019

Meet your Senate Republican majority at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair

August 21, 2019 Don’t miss the chance to meet your Senate Republican majority at the Minnesota State Fair! Senators from the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus will be at the Great Minnesota Get-Together throughout the fair,…

August 20, 2019

Jasinski: What we accomplished in 2019 -- health and human services

What we accomplished in 2019: health and human services By: Senator John Jasinski Health and Human Services is the not just the fastest growing area of the state budget, it’s also the most bloated. The…

August 20, 2019

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.…

August 19, 2019

Senator Dahms calls out fraud, mismanagement in state human services agency

Last week, the Minnesota Senate held a joint oversight hearing to investigate allegations of fraud and mismanagement within the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS). The department, which is the state’s largest agency, has been…

August 19, 2019

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…

August 16, 2019

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…

August 15, 2019

Senator Rarick invites veterans to attend 2019 Duluth ‘Stand Down for Veterans’ event for access to free support services and assistance

On August 23, the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting the 2019 “Duluth Stand Down for Veterans” at Duluth Bayfront Festival Park. Veterans will have access to a number of no-cost services, such…

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.…