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March 4, 2019

Senate passes MNLARS funding, external review requirement

On Monday, legislation to provide funding for the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) passed the Minnesota Senate on a bipartisan vote. The bill, Senate File 1092, provides funds for immediate system maintenance, contractual obligations,…

March 4, 2019

Inspired by Morris 14-year-old, Sen. Westrom’s potentially lifesaving bill passes Senate committee

Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) to expand guidelines authorizing EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics in Minnesota to administer prescription medications to patients in lifesaving situations passed the Senate Health and Human Services…

March 4, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson update: Budget forecast shows MN shouldn't raise taxes

March 1, 2019 Friends and neighbors – The big news of the week this week was the announcement of the annual February revenue forecast. This report tells legislators precisely how much money we have to…

March 4, 2019

Sen. Jasinski Mid Session Update

Mid Session Update By: Senator John Jasinski We are through the first two months of the legislative session, and business is starting to pick up. The governor has released the details of his budget, the…

March 4, 2019

Goggin: What I've been working on in St. Paul

What I've been working on in St. Paul By: Senator Mike Goggin Southeast Minnesota was battered pretty hard by snowstorms for much of February. I hope everyone made it through ok. To all the plow…

March 4, 2019

Sen. Miller bill would protect good Samaritans who provide care to individuals suffering life-threatening allergic reactions

A new bill authored by Sen. Jeremy Miler (R-Winona) would protect individuals who provide care to someone experiencing a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Senate File 1257 would allow any certified individual to administer their epinephrine…

March 4, 2019

Sen. Osmek statement on Gov. Walz 100% clean energy proposal

While “laudable goal, it ignores reality” Senator David Osmek (R-Mound), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Utilities, issued the following statement concerning Governor Tim Walz’s proposal to mandate 100 percent clean energy in…

March 2, 2019

Senator Dahms responds to latest budget forecast

On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February budget forecast. The forecast, which is used to guide the process of assembling the state’s upcoming two-year budget, shows a budget surplus of nearly…

March 1, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson's legislative update: 3/1/19

Senator Paul Anderson newsletter links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTAnderson_MN MMB website: https://mn.gov/mmb/ Youth Skills Training Program (SF1265): https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1265&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF340 (Draheim): https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF340&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF663 (Chamberlain): https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF663&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF238 (Housley): https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF238&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF952 (Goggin): https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF952&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0

March 1, 2019

Northeast Suburban elected officials respond to MPCA Settlement in Water Gremlin investigation

(St. Paul) – On Friday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced an initial settlement between the State of Minnesota and Water Gremlin in the ongoing investigation into possible trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure by the company. Sen.…

March 1, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson carries legislation to increase funding for the Minnesota Good Food Access Fund

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) introduced bipartisan legislation to continue providing funding for the Minnesota Good Food Access Fund to improve opportunities for Minnesotans to eat healthier while supporting small grocery stores and other…

March 1, 2019

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen: State should spend within its means not increase the burden on Minnesota families

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

March 1, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn: February budget forecast emphasizes restraint regarding new government spending

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

March 1, 2019

Senator Dan Hall: Focus on Minnesota families not increasing state spending

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

March 1, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson: Minnesota should exercise caution when crafting the state’s new budget

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for…

February 28, 2019

Sen. Westrom, Rep. Anderson hosting town halls - 3/8/19

Free of charge and open to the public Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) and Representative Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) will hold a series of town hall listening sessions throughout House District 12B on Friday, March 8.…

February 28, 2019

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer and Senate secure 1.5 million for cyber election security

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation today that would secure $1.5 million from the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to immediately be used to modernize the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) before the 2020 election. Following…

February 28, 2019

"The last thing we should do is add permanent spending commitments to the state budget"

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka regarding the February budget forecast: “The economists and budget experts said today the economy is slowing down and there will be less revenue for the state going forward.…

February 28, 2019

Sen. Miller named Elected Official of the Year by Economic Development Association of Minnesota

The Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) has announced that State Senator Jeremy Miller has been named the organization’s 2019 Elected Official of the Year for his diligent work and advocacy on behalf of economic…

February 27, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson authors bipartisan Youth Skills Training Program expansion

Bill expands highly successful pilot program that connects high school students to internships & apprenticeships in industry Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) and Representative Jim Davnie (DFL-Minneapolis) introduced bipartisan legislation (SF 1265/HF 1504) expanding the Youth…