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October 22, 2018

Sen. Jasinski: Concerns about single payer health insurance

Concerns about single payer health insurance By: Senator John Jasinski Health insurance rates are going down thanks to our reforms over the last two years, but I still have had several people come up to…

October 18, 2018

College internship opportunity in Senator Carla Nelson’s capitol office

Senator Carla Nelson and the Minnesota Senate are seeking applications from college and university students who are interested in learning more about state government through an internship in Sen. Nelson’s fast paced Senate office at…

October 18, 2018

Sen. Bill Weber congratulates Red Rock Central Secondary on being named a Blue Ribbon School

State Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) today congratulated Red Rock Central Secondary School in Lamberton for being named one of the United States Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. Red Rock Central Secondary was…

October 18, 2018

Sen. Julie Rosen congratulates Maple River East Elementary on being named a Blue Ribbon School

State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) congratulated Maple River East Elementary School in Minnesota Lake today for being named one of the United States Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. Maple River East…

October 18, 2018

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer statement on massive DHS data breach that puts 21,000 Minnesotans at risk of identity theft

Recently, a report came out indicating that hackers had gained access to 21,000 Minnesotans’ personal identifying information in a massive data breach in June according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The compromised information…

October 17, 2018

Senator Benson statement on lack of government accountability after data breach

Representatives from Minnesota’s technology agency, MN.IT today testified before the Senate Health and Human Services Finance Committee regarding a data breach that exposed the private information of 21,000 Minnesotans, including names, birthdates, and Social Security…

October 17, 2018

Rosen: The true price of ineffective government

The true price of ineffective government By: Senator Julie Rosen This week the Star Tribune editorial board went to great lengths to justify Minnesota’s seventh highest tax burden in the nation. The conclusion they expect…

October 15, 2018

Sen. Torrey Westrom to attend Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator meeting

On October 15, Senator Torrey Westrom [R-Elbow Lake] will attend the Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator members meeting at the Ashby American Legion at 7 PM. The meeting is being held to discuss recent developments following…

October 12, 2018

Senator Relph statement on permanent I-94 expansion

At the groundbreaking ceremony for the I-94 expansion in Albertville this morning, Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle announced that the temporary third lane of I-94 between Monticello and Clearwater will be made permanent…

October 12, 2018

Majority Leader Paul Gazelka statement on massive DHS data breach that puts 21,000 Minnesotans at risk of identity theft

Image credit: blogtrepreneur.com/tech Hackers gained access to 21,000 Minnesotans’ personal identifying information in a massive data breach in June, according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The compromised information includes: Social Security numbers, financial…

October 11, 2018

Senator Miller honored with ‘Arts All Star’ award

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) was recently named the recipient of the “Arts All Star” award by Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA). The award is given by MCA each year to selected legislators for…

October 9, 2018

Sen. Goggin: What you need to know about REAL ID

What you need to know about REAL ID By: Senator Mike Goggin As you might know, Minnesota will begin issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses on October 1. If you need a refresher, Real ID is…

October 9, 2018

Sen. Miller: Deadline for combat veterans to apply for tax credit approaching

A deadline for combat veterans to apply for a tax credit potentially worth hundreds of dollars is approaching quickly. Minnesota offers a credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone worth $120 per month, or…

October 9, 2018

Sen. Mark Johnson Statement on Final Rate Release for the 2019 Individual Insurance Market

Last Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Commerce released final rates for the 2019 individual insurance market. For the second consecutive year, legislative reforms have proven to help reduce or hold flat individual market health insurance…

October 5, 2018

Senator Paul Anderson supported reforms that continue to lower MN health care costs

Nationally recognized MN Premium Security Plan reverses years of double-digit premium hikes This week the Minnesota Department of Commerce released final rates for the 2019 individual insurance market. For the second consecutive year, reforms supported…

October 5, 2018

Dept. of Commerce: Republican health care reforms championed by Sen. Paul Gazelka significantly lowered health care premiums in 2019

A health care reform championed by Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) has reduced individual market health insurance rates for the second consecutive year. Commerce Commissioner Jessica Looman attributed 20 percent of the drop to Republicans’ signature legislation of 2017,…

October 5, 2018

Sen. Eric Pratt celebrates significantly lower health care premiums in 2019 attributed to the Minnesota Premium Security Plan

A health care reform championed by Sen. Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) has reduced individual market health insurance rates for the second consecutive year, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce. All five of the carriers on the…

October 5, 2018

Sen. Jasinski: Concerns about single payer health insurance

College internship opportunity in Senator Carla Nelson’s capitol office

Sen. Bill Weber congratulates Red Rock Central Secondary on being named a Blue Ribbon School

Sen. Julie Rosen congratulates Maple River East Elementary on being named a Blue Ribbon School

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer statement on massive DHS data breach that puts 21,000 Minnesotans at risk of identity theft

Senator Benson statement on lack of government accountability after data breach

Rosen: The true price of ineffective government

Sen. Torrey Westrom to attend Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator meeting

Senator Relph statement on permanent I-94 expansion

Majority Leader Paul Gazelka statement on massive DHS data breach that puts 21,000 Minnesotans at risk of identity theft

Senator Miller honored with ‘Arts All Star’ award

Sen. Goggin: What you need to know about REAL ID

Sen. Miller: Deadline for combat veterans to apply for tax credit approaching

Sen. Mark Johnson Statement on Final Rate Release for the 2019 Individual Insurance Market

Senator Paul Anderson supported reforms that continue to lower MN health care costs

Dept. of Commerce: Republican health care reforms championed by Sen. Paul Gazelka significantly lowered health care premiums in 2019

Sen. Eric Pratt celebrates significantly lower health care premiums in 2019 attributed to the Minnesota Premium Security Plan

GOGGIN: Final Rate Release Shows Republican Reforms Continue Lower Health Care Costs

Sen. Ingebrigtsen Statement Responding to Final Rate Release for the 2018 Individual Insurance Market

Chamberlain: Republican health care reforms are working