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May 17, 2019

Senator Newman to vote to keep Minnesota open

As the Minnesota Senate continues legislation to keep state government funded in the event of a legislative stalemate, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued the following statement: “We are coming to the end of the legislative…

May 17, 2019

Chamberlain votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

The Minnesota Senate Thursday unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middle men in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Senator Hall votes to keep Minnesota open in the event of budget negotiations collapse

Legislation will ensure continued funding for Minnesota’s critical services On Friday, the Minnesota Senate voted to pass legislation to keep state government funded as a contingency in the event of a legislative stalemate between the…

May 16, 2019

Statement of Sen. John Jasinski on bill to fund state government in the event of legislative stalemate

Sen. John Jasinski released the following statement on the Senate bill to continue funding state government in the event of a legislative stalemate: “I have faith that Gov. Walz and House and Senate leaders will…

May 16, 2019

Miller votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middle men in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 16, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson, MN Senate unanimously pass bipartisan bill that aims to lower the cost of prescription medications

On Thursday, May 16, Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in unanimously passing bipartisan legislation that aims to lower the costs of pharmaceuticals in Minnesota. Known as the Minnesota Pharmacy Benefit…

May 16, 2019

Rarick: Pharmacy Benefit Manager reforms will help patients get more affordable prescription drugs

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for PBMs,…

May 16, 2019

Chamberlain statement on state funding bill

Statement of Sen. Roger Chamberlain about introducing a bill that funds state government in the event of legislative stalemate: “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Now is a prudent time for the Minnesota…

May 16, 2019

Co-authored by Sen. Draheim, bipartisan bill to lower cost of prescription medications unanimously passes MN Senate

The Minnesota State Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) that aims to lower the costs of pharmaceuticals in Minnesota. Known as the Minnesota Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation…

May 16, 2019

Benson votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for PBMs,…

May 16, 2019

Jasinski: Pharmacy Benefit Manager reforms will lead to cheaper prescription drugs

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for PBMs,…

May 16, 2019

Senate passes bill to protect small businesses and consumers by regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Today, the Senate unanimously passed a bill authored by Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) that improves oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires…

May 15, 2019

Senator Eichorn applauds renewal of Twin Metals leases and the economic opportunity it will create

On Wednesday, the Bureau of Land Management renewed mineral rights leases for the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely that would bring thousands of jobs, billions of dollars of economic growth, and substantial tax…

May 15, 2019

Legislators raise awareness against forced organ harvesting in China

Forced organ harvesting is the removal of organs from a living or deceased individual without consent. It is a thriving practice in prisons in China. The Chinese government is utilizing their prison population, particularly those…

May 15, 2019

MN Senate unanimously passes Sen. Paul Anderson’s bipartisan bill to protect students impacted by Argosy University closure

Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) to protect students negatively impacted by the sudden closure of Argosy University unanimously passed the Minnesota State Senate. The for-profit university suddenly ceased operations, impacting nearly a thousand…

May 15, 2019

Senator Jensen elected co-chair of Task Force working to lower pharmaceutical prices

One month ago, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) was appointed to the Attorney General’s Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drug Prices. He was chosen from over 100 candidates and is now one of 15 members on…

May 13, 2019

Sen. Carla Nelson: Minnesota economy continues to grow

April report from MN Dept. of Revenue shows $489M more in tax revenue Following a recent report from the Minnesota Department of Revenue that indicates the state took in nearly half a billion dollars more…

May 13, 2019

Senate Republicans stand strong on not raising taxes

Today Senate Republicans presented a second offer to Governor Tim Walz and Speaker Melissa Hortman to resume budget negotiations. The second offer included an additional $100 million in spending in two key areas: education and…

May 13, 2019

Sen. Pratt’s bill honoring Dick Ames unanimously passes MN Senate

Legislation honors local benefactor and highway construction magnate through 'Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway' The Minnesota State Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) to designate a segment of highway between the…

May 13, 2019

Sen. Carla Nelson joins bipartisan call for Tobacco 21 bill

Legislation would raise tobacco purchase age to 21 in MN Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) joined kids, physicians, health advocates, and legislators from both sides of the aisle to make an impassioned plea for the Minnesota…