Sen. Paul Anderson's Legislative Update: 2/11/19
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Sen. Paul Anderson’s community-based job training bill heard in Jobs Committee
Bipartisan legislation invests in North Minneapolis-based Summit Academy OIC On Monday, February 4, the Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth heard Senator Paul Anderson’s bipartisan legislation he chief-authored to invest in vocational training and…
Sen. Bruce Anderson: taking care of at-risk veterans
Friends and neighbors, It has been another whirlwind week at the capitol. Below is a rundown of what we did last week. Taking care of at-risk veterans Last year, the Senate secured funding for three…
Senator-elect Jason Rarick to be sworn in on Wednesday, February 13
Senator-elect Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) will be sworn in to the Minnesota Senate on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. On February 5, Senator-elect Rarick won a special election to represent District 11, which includes all or…
Sen. Jensen introduces bipartisan ballot access legislation
Bill would lower vote threshold required for Major Party status, expand petition timeline Watch press conference here Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) and Representative Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington) joined chairs representing every Minor Political Party in the…
Senator Lang urges federal government to fund planned Montevideo veterans home
On Thursday, an official Senate resolution urging the federal government to fund its share of the proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. The resolution, co-authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), passed the Senate…
Sen. Mark Johnson responds to attempted pipeline shut down
On Monday, four protesters were arrested for attempting to close pipeline valves for Enbridge’s Line 3 and Line 4 pipelines which stretch across north-central Minnesota. The activists broke into a facility in southeast Grand Rapids…
Senator Dan Hall co-authors legislation to expand Metro Mobility services to Lakeville
On Wednesday, the Senate’s Transportation Finance and Policy Committee took up legislation co-authored by Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) that would expand Metro Mobility services to provide coverage for residents in the cities of Columbus, Forest…
Goggin bill would combat spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Minnesota deer
A bill authored by State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) would jumpstart the state’s efforts to combat Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a devastating neurological disease that affects deer, elk, moose, reindeer, and caribou. Sen. Goggin’s…
Legislation protecting electronic monitoring rights passes first Senate committee
On Wednesday, legislation that would give elderly and vulnerable adults, and their guardians or families, the right to electronic monitoring passed the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley…
Senator Rosen offers tips for 2019 tax season
State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) wants residents of Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties to know they could be eligible for free tax filing resources available from the state,…
Sen. Bruce Anderson legislative update: here's what is happening in St. Paul
Friends and neighbors, If you’re reading this, congratulations: you survived the polar vortex! It was a challenging few days, but Minnesotans are a pretty tough bunch so I’m not surprised we made it through unscathed.…
Jasinski: 'Hands Free', other bills currently moving through the legislature
'Hands Free', other bills currently moving through the legislature By: Senator John Jasinski We are nearly one month into the 2019 legislative session. Even though we can’t begin in-depth discussions on the state budget until…
Goggin: Preparing for tax season
Preparing for tax season By: Senator Mike Goggin Tax season is upon us once again, and though April is still a couple months away I know many of you like to get a jump on…
Sen. Eichorn: Attempted pipeline shutdown was reckless and dangerous
On Monday, four protesters were arrested for attempting to close pipeline valves for Enbridge’s Line 3 and Line 4 pipelines which stretch across north-central Minnesota. The activists broke into a facility in southeast Grand Rapids…
Sen. Westrom to hold public town halls - 2/15/19
Free of charge and joined by Rep. Jeff Backer Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) and Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) will hold a series of town hall listening sessions throughout House District 12A on Friday,…
Sen. Paul Utke: Legislation needed to protect against repeated pipeline attacks
On Monday, four protesters were arrested for attempting to close pipeline valves for Enbridge’s Line 3 and Line 4 pipelines which stretch across north-central Minnesota. The activists broke into a facility in near Grand Rapids…
Sen. Paul Utke Receives National MS Society 2018 Legislator of the Year Award
It was an honor to be recognized as the National MS Society legislator of the year for 2018. This recognition was due to our work on the Step Therapy Bill this past year. This was…
Chamberlain, Runbeck to host February listening sessions in Hugo and Circle Pines
State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and State Representative Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) will be co-hosting two listening sessions in February for residents of House District 38A, which includes Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington,…
Senator Paul Utke: Feds should honor commitment to Minnesota Vets and Bemidji Veterans Home
On Thursday, a resolution co-authored by Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) asking the United States federal government to honor veterans by funding its portion of construction costs for proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston was…