Sen. Bruce Anderson's weekly update: 'Our budget principles'
Friends and neighbors – It was an incredibly busy week at the capitol. The big news was that we announced a set of budget principles that will help us as we build the 2019 state…
Sen. Jeremy Miller proposes Rare Disease Advisory Council to support the 1 in 10 Minnesotans living with rare diseases
Watch the press conference here. Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) announced legislation to create the Chloe Barnes Rare Disease Advisory Council, named after two-year-old Chloe Barnes of Hopkins, who died of metachromatic leukodystrophy in 2010. The…
Jasinski: Simple principles for a state budget
Simple principles for a state budget By: Senator John Jasinski I am often asked how I determine which way to vote on certain issues. The answer is pretty simple: I ask myself a few easy…
Sen. Paul Anderson's legislative update: 2/18/19
Senator Paul Anderson's weekly update Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTAnderson_MN SF442: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/status_result.php?body=Senate&search=basic&session=0912019&location=Senate&bill=442&bill_type=bill&rev_number=&submit_bill=GO&keyword_type=all&keyword=&keyword_field_text=1&author1%5B%5D=&author%5B%5D=&topic%5B%5D=&committee%5B%5D=&action%5B%5D=&titleword= SF159: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0159&ssn=0&y=2019 SF640: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0640&ssn=0&y=2019 SF749: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0749&ssn=0&y=2019 Early Childhood Scholarships Press Conference: https://www.mnsenaterepublicans.com/senators-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-targeted-early-learning-scholarships-for-low-income-students/
Sen. Osmek earns “Guardian of Small Business Award”
Mound lawmaker especially helpful on pro-Main Street votes The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota announced the presentation of its Guardian of Small Business award to Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) for his votes in…
Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen: Taking care of people, protecting taxpayers will guide budget principles for 2019 session
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for Gov.…
Sen. Rarick: Budget principles include taking care of people, protecting taxpayers, and controlling spending
Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for…
Senator Paul Utke co-authors legislation to honor Minnesota Soldiers who were Prisoners of War or Missing in Action
On Thursday, legislation co-authored by Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) to honor Minnesota soldiers was heard in the Senate’s Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. The bill, SF 242, would designate the third Friday in September…
Senator Mark Johnson introduces legislation to honor WWII veterans and their legacy
On Thursday, Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) introduced legislation to honor the legacy of servicemen and servicewomen from World War II. The resolution, S.F.686, would urge the President and Congress to designate a state…
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer: State should reimburse Wright, Becker, and Ramsey Counties for legal defense costs incurred while protecting the state
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) presented legislation allowing Wright, Becker, and Ramsey counties to receive reimbursement for legal costs incurred when former State Auditor Rebecca Otto sued over the constitutionality of a provision within the…
Sen. Mark Koran opposes Gov. Walz’s decision to block Line 3 in court
Walz’s choice comes after MN Appeals Court dismissed Dayton lawsuit Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) joined a bipartisan group of Minnesota Legislators in opposing Governor Tim Walz’s decision to oppose the Enbridge Line 3 replacement…
Sen. Justin Eichorn: Taking care of people, protecting taxpayers will guide budget principles for 2019 session
Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for…
Senator Dan Hall introduces legislation to honor Minnesota Soldiers who were Prisoners of War or Missing in Action
(St. Paul – MN) On Thursday, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) introduced legislation to honor Minnesota soldiers who were prisoners or went missing during combat. The bill, SF 242, would designate the third Friday in September…
Sen. Dan Hall: Taking care of people, protecting taxpayers will guide budget principles for 2019 session
Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) today announced a set of budget principles Senate Republicans will use when putting together the 2019 state budget. The principles were announced in advance of the February 19 deadline for Gov.…
Sen. Rosen & Rep. Morrison Announce Bipartisan ‘Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act’
Watch the press conference here. Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven) and Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) today announced a bipartisan plan to combat skyrocketing prescription drug pricing. Advocates from the health care industry, labor and business…
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to expand targeted early learning scholarships for low income students
A bipartisan group of Senators announced the introduction of Senate File 1306, a bill to expand targeted early learning scholarships for low income families and students. The legislation takes steps to ensure every child receives…
Sen. Rosen Announces Bipartisan ‘Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act’
Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven) and Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) today announced a bipartisan plan to combat skyrocketing prescription drug pricing. Advocates from the health care industry, labor and business community and Minnesotans impacted by…
Goggin bill would encourage hiring of disabled and unemployed veterans
Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) continued to make veterans a cornerstone legislative priority today when he presented a bill to the Senate Veterans Committee that would incentivize employers to hire disabled or unemployed veterans. “The…
Senator Newman calls MNLARS legislative audit ‘troubling, but not surprising’
After the Office of the Legislative Auditor released its special review on the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS), Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following…
Jason Rarick officially sworn in as the Minnesota Senator for Carlton, Kanabec, Pine, and St. Louis Counties
Carlton, Kanabec, Pine, and St. Louis County residents once again have a voice in the Minnesota Senate, as newly-elected Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) officially took the oath of office Wednesday. Sen. Rarick, a life-long…