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April 5, 2019

Senator Paul Utke supports health care reform designed to increase access and affordability for Minnesota families

Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) and his colleagues in the Minnesota Senate passed a series of bills that fulfill their promises to reform health care through increased transparency, access, and affordability. The reform bills were…

April 4, 2019

Johnson, Fabian, and Kiel announce a series of town hall meetings in District 1

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks), Representative Dan Fabian (R-Roseau), and Representative Debra Kiel (R-Crookston) announced a series of town halls to take place between Monday April 15 and Wednesday April 17. The town halls…

April 4, 2019

Senate Republicans propose mental health solutions

Senate Republicans presented Senate File 1, a bill on Mental Health today. The legislation designates $25 million in grant money to make mental health more easily accessible and more affordable for those who need it, like farmers, new moms,…

April 4, 2019

Senator Miller legislative update: Accessibility, affordability, and accountability

Greetings from the Capitol, It seems like winter is finally in our rearview mirror! Hopefully you made it through unharmed, but if you are a farmer who experienced damage to your barns due to extreme…

April 4, 2019

Senate unanimously approves Miller bill to protect good Samaritans who provide care to individuals suffering life-threatening allergic reactions

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a new bill from Sen. Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) that would protect individuals who provide care to someone experiencing a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Senate File 1257 would allow any certified…

April 4, 2019

Rosen bill would help Rapidan reimburse FEMA for disputed disaster cleanup costs

A bill from Sen. Julie Rosen would spare Rapidan Township from being forced to reimburse the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disputed disaster relief funds stemming from a Presidential Disaster Declaration in 2011. Senate File…

April 3, 2019

Senate Republicans on DFL healthcare budget: "Unaffordable", "cuts are baffling", "ONECare is more of a slogan than a plan"

St. Paul—House Democrats rolled out an expensive and unaffordable budget for healthcare this morning. Included in their budget is a $1 billion tax increase on every trip to the doctor and dentist, every surgery and…

April 3, 2019

Senate Taxes Committee hears Bruce Anderson bill for Monticello Fire Station

Minnesota’s Senate Taxes Committee on Wednesday heard a bill from Sen. Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) that would provide the city of Monticello a sales tax exemption for materials, supplies, and equipment used during construction of the…

April 3, 2019

Sen. Benson & Rep. Robbins introduce legislation to ban pelvic exams without consent

On Wednesday, Senator Michelle Benson, R- Ham Lake and Chair of the HHS Finance & Policy Committee in the Senate, held a press conference to announce the introduction of SF2782, a bill to make it a…

April 3, 2019

Senator Dahms, colleagues pass comprehensive response to opioid epidemic

This week, the Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation to combat the state’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis. The legislation, which passed with wide bipartisan support, takes a multi-pronged approach in responding to the opioid epidemic. “Opioid…

April 3, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson joins community leaders at Second Harvest Heartland “wall breaking”

Anderson bills provided funding for food center expansion, expand school breakfast for in-need children Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined local business leaders and community officials at the “wall breaking” ceremony for Second Harvest Heartland’s food…

April 3, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson joins MN Senate in overwhelmingly passing bipartisan bill tackling opioid crisis

Passed overwhelmingly, legislation targets multi-faceted approach in addressing opioid epidemic Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in overwhelmingly passing bipartisan legislation that tackles the ongoing opioid addiction crisis through a multi-faceted approach.…

April 3, 2019

Senate Republicans unveil agenda focused on access, affordability, and accountability

Senate Republicans unveil agenda focused on access, affordability, and accountability By: Senator John Jasinski When Gov. Walz announced his budget proposal in February it left a lot to be desired. His budget increased spending to…

April 3, 2019

Senator Dan Hall presents legislation to strengthen Minnesota’s EMS system

Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) presented legislation on Tuesday that would help ensure 911 operators are trained to talk callers through potentially life-saving actions. The bill, SF1638, would use resources to strengthen Minnesota’s EMS system by encouraging…

April 2, 2019

Senator Bruce Anderson presents bill to prevent domestic abuse among veterans and their families

Veterans and their families would have better access to domestic abuse prevention and treatment resources thanks to a new bill from Senate Veterans Committee Chairman Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo). Senate File 1118 appropriates $796,000 over the…

April 2, 2019

Goggin bill would provide research funding for the prevention of Chronic Wasting Disease

The Minnesota Senate Environment Committee on Tuesday approved a bill from Sen. Mike Goggin (R – Red Wing) that would address Chronic Wasting Disease, a prion disease similar to Mad Cow, that has been plaguing…

April 2, 2019

Senator Lang, colleagues offer robust state budget proposal

Last week, the Senate Republican majority released its $47.6 billion proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget. The proposal, which does not raise taxes, is used as a starting point for budget negotiations. “Our budget…

April 2, 2019

Senator Chamberlain backs comprehensive approach to fight opioid addiction crisis

On Monday, Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) voted for a multi-faceted approach to combating the state’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis. The bill, which was approved on a bipartisan vote of 59-6, creates a new Opiate…

April 2, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn: Sustainable spending and opportunity for middle-class key focus in budget release

Senate Republicans unveiled their $47.6 billion budget proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget Thursday afternoon. The proposal, which avoids raising taxes or fees on Minnesotans, will serve as a starting point for the Senate’s…

April 1, 2019

Sen. Carla Nelson joins MN Senate colleagues in passing bipartisan bill tackling opioid crisis

Passed overwhelmingly, legislation preserves physician flexibility in multi-faceted approach to epidemic Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) helped pass bipartisan legislation that combats the ongoing opioid addiction crisis through a multi-faceted approach. The bill touches each level of the…