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March 28, 2019

Senator Relph, colleagues offer robust state budget proposal

On Thursday, the Senate Republican majority released its $47.6 billion proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget. The proposal, which does not raise taxes or fees on Minnesotans, is used as a starting point for…

March 27, 2019

Sen. Nelson supported bipartisan ‘hands-free driving’ bill overwhelmingly passes MN Senate

Bill would ban hand held use of cell phones while driving, allow ability to use ‘hands-free’ mode & GPS Bipartisan legislation supported by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to ban the use of hand-held cell phones…

March 27, 2019

Jasinski’s AIR Grant program would encourage infrastructure and business development at Greater Minnesota airports

Communities throughout Greater Minnesota would be eligible for grants to spur economic development connected to local and regional airports in Greater Minnesota under a new proposal from Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault), the vice chair of…

March 27, 2019

Senator Benson bill would help women get innovative, more accurate breast cancer detection technology

A new bill authored by Senate Health and Human Services Chair Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) would help at-risk women get health insurance coverage for a type of cutting edge mammogram technology as a preventative service.…

March 27, 2019

Senator Eichorn presents legislation to secure funding for the Grand Rapids Children’s Discovery Museum

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) presented legislation on Monday to secure funding for the Children’s Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids. The appropriation will allow the museum to enrich the lives of the children of Northern…

March 27, 2019

Goggin’s ‘Move Over’ bill would promote safety for drivers of service vehicles

Drivers of service vehicles would enjoy safer working conditions with the expanded ‘Move Over’ bill authored by Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing), which was approved by the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Tuesday.…

March 27, 2019

Civil asset forfeiture reform clears key Senate committee

On Tuesday, legislation to reform Minnesota’s asset forfeiture laws cleared a key Senate committee. The bill, designed to add clarity to the state’s patchwork of asset forfeiture laws, passed from the Senate Judiciary and Public…

March 27, 2019

Senator Benson bill would help women with positive alternatives to abortion

A bill from Senate Health and Human Services Chair Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) would provide grants to women considering abortion to support, encourage, and assist them with positive alternatives to ending the life of their…

March 26, 2019

Senate Republicans address soaring cost of prescription drugs with new transparency and accountability requirements

Consumers will have a much clearer understanding about the cost of prescription drugs and how pharmaceutical companies arrive at those prices thanks to a new bill from Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center). Senate File 1098…

March 26, 2019

Sen. Rarick bill would improve quality of life for minors with complex medical conditions

A new bill from Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) would jumpstart the creation of a new type of extended daily care facility for technologically dependent minors or minors with complex medical conditions. Prescribed Pediatric Extended…

March 26, 2019

Senator Dan Hall: ‘Hands-free bill’ will bring a necessary culture change to save Minnesota lives

On Monday, the Senate approved legislation that prohibits drivers from placing phone calls outside of hands-free mode. The bill, H.F. 50, known as the ‘hands-free bill’ passed the Senate with bipartisan support and now awaits…

March 26, 2019

Senator Johnson invests in play

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) presented legislation on Monday to fund the Minnesota Children’s Museum. The appropriation will allow the museum to continue enriching lives of children through play. The museum nurtures the real-world…

March 25, 2019

‘Hands-free’ bill clears Senate floor

On Monday, legislation that prohibits drivers from placing phone calls outside of hands-free mode was approved by the full Senate. House File 50, known as the ‘hands-free bill’ and authored by Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), passed…

March 25, 2019

Sen. Jensen’s bill honoring fallen firefighter Cpt. Jeffrey Vollmer unanimously passes MN Senate

Legislation renames portion of HWY 25 “Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway” Legislation chief-authored by Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) to rename a portion of Highway 25 in Carver County, the “Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway”, unanimously passed…

March 25, 2019

House Democrats Join Walz/Flanagan in Race to Spend Surplus

“Today House Democrats joined the Walz/Flanagan administration in a contest to see who could tax and spend the most and unfortunately, Minnesota families and taxpayers will be the ultimate losers,” said Senate Majority Leader Paul…

March 25, 2019

Minnesota Senate Adopts New Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration unanimously passed a new, wide-sweeping non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy for Senators and Senate employees today. The policy is the result of a bipartisan working group that focused on…

March 23, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson announces a Facebook town hall meeting

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks announced a Facebook town hall for Wednesday, March 27 from 12:10 PM until 1:00 PM. The Facebook town hall provides an opportunity for constituents throughout Senate District 1 to…

March 23, 2019

Sen. Justin Eichorn vaccination letter to the editor

In his monthly piece to the GR Herald, ICC Professor Vroman provided us the usual preaching about how more government control is the solution to all of our problems, much like in the class he…

March 22, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson legislative update: 3/22/19

Links in Sen. Anderson's newsletter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTAnderson_MN CCAP: https://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/sreview/ccap.pdf Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS): https://www.jfcsmpls.org/our-services/children-and-family-services/ Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association: https://www.mpma.com/ Pine Technical and Community College: http://www.pinecitymn.com/news/ptcc-offers-scholarships-to-area-students/article_aa69f78c-cef5-11e7-915f-db07066b5426.html Minnesota High Tech Association ACE Leadership…

March 22, 2019

Sen. Pratt calls on Gov. Walz, MNDOT to re-stripe Highway 169 immediately

Bridge and road closures due to flooding have created a Scott County transportation crisis Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement urging Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Commissioner Margaret…