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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
"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.…
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…
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…
Senator Housley’s ‘shared parenting’ bill passes first committee
On Wednesday, legislation that creates a set of legal standards and criteria by which courts determine parenting time schedules passed the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St.…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: OLA report confirms MNIT’s lack of leadership on State IT projects
Following the release of the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s review of the Office of Minnesota Information Technology Services (MNIT) Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake), Chair of the Senate’s State Government Committee, issued the following statement:…
Sen. Draheim’s bipartisan health care price transparency bill passes MN Senate
Legislation requires clinics to disclose facility fees they charge to patients Last week, bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) to increase health care price transparency unanimously passed the Minnesota State Senate. The…
Sen. Draheim’s bipartisan broadband expansion bill heard in Senate Rural Development Cmte.
Legislation funds $35 million in rural broadband for unserved & underserved areas Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) to expand funding for rural broadband infrastructure across Minnesota was heard in the Senate…