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 on August 1, 2019: Hospital billing…

Sen. Ingebrigtsen responds to resignation of former DHS commissioner

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) issued the following statement regarding former Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Tony Lourey's resignation."Republicans have repeatedly raised concerns about serious flaws in Governor Walz’s administration in regards to the management and…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson legislative update: July 12

Friends and neighbors, Next month, Minnesota Veterans Affairs is hosting a Community Mental Health Summit. Veterans, Service members, and their families, are encouraged to utilize the variety of resources that will be available. They are…
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer

Senator Kiffmeyer update: July 12th

Boards and Commissions There are many vacancies for state boards, councils, and committees. The open positions are currently accepting applications online within 21 days of the “publish date”. There are a variety of openings including…

Sen. Dahms responds to proposed insurance rates

Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) issued the following statement in response to proposed premium rate changes for plans sold on the individual insurance market for 2020. The rate changes released by the Commerce Department range from…

New medication repository program begins

Last session, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) worked with pharmacy students to pass medication repository language in the Health and Human Services Omnibus bill. Senator Jensen views this approach to reducing waste in health care as…

Senator Kiffmeyer: Happy Independence Day!

Neighbors, The Declaration of Independence, declared by twelve of the thirteen colonies of the United States of America, was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.  Two hundred and forty years…
Senator Julie Rosen

Senator Rosen applauds opioid bill

Today, Governor Tim Walz hosted a ceremonial bill signing for new legislation to create an Opiate Epidemic Response Account. “Today is a great day for those struggling with opioid addiction, their families and supporters, for…

Senator Kiffmeyer update for June 28: Freedom of the Press

Congratulations and in recognition of Big Lake’s 40th celebration of the West Sherburne Tribune Newspaper, I’ll share some history on the 1st Amendment to our constitution which includes freedom of the press. In the 13…
Minnesota State Capitol

New laws effective July 1, 2019

As a result of legislation signed into law during the 2019 legislative session, including provisions within the two-year state budget agreement passed by the legislature, a series of new laws have gone into effect. You…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski: K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session

K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session By: Senator John Jasinski Pop quiz: The Minnesota Constitution requires state funding for only two budget areas. One is Transportation. Can you guess the other? If you…