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August 3, 2018

Sen. Eric Pratt co-hosts elder care meeting at Shakopee’s St. Gertrude’s

On Friday, August 3, Senator Eric Pratt [R-Prior Lake] and Senator Karin Housley [R-St. Mary’s Point] co-hosted a meeting covering elder care and other health care related issues at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center…

August 2, 2018

Jasinski: Supplemental spending bill a missed opportunity

Supplemental spending bill a missed opportunity By: Senator John Jasinski In the past, I have written about the primary achievement of the 2018 legislative session: a bonding bill that targets funding to core statewide infrastructure,…

August 2, 2018

Sen. Anderson: Laws that become effective August 1

Neighbors, Two bills I authored to help veterans, as well as a slate of other new laws, will take effect on August 1. The new laws strengthen consumer protections, improve public safety, address our child…

August 2, 2018

Relph: New laws take effect August 1

Neighbors, I hope you are enjoying your summer. I wanted to take a moment to alert you to a number of new laws that will go into effect on August 1. You can find a…

August 1, 2018

Sen. Warren Limmer: Questions remain in Officer Gomm’s death, investigation will provide answers

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove), Chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, released the following statement: “Before we jump to conclusions, we need to wait for the investigative report that will tell us…

July 31, 2018

Submit your photos now for the Senate District 9 photo contest!

Submit a photo now for Senator Paul Gazelka's Senate District 9 photo contest! This is a tribute to our picturesque district and all of the amateur photographers who love to capture it on camera. The winning…

July 31, 2018

Senator Weber receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award

State Sen. Bill Weber was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato for his positive impact on economic development in Greater Minnesota. Senator…

July 31, 2018

Jasinski receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction Award

State Sen. John Jasinski was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato for his positive impact on economic development in Greater Minnesota. Sen.…

July 30, 2018

Sen. Paul Anderson's 2018 Legislative Wrap-up

July 25, 2018

Senate Republicans to hold statewide child care shortage listening sessions

Senate Republicans will continue to address the statewide problem of inadequate, expensive child care with a series of listening sessions held across Minnesota starting in August. The sessions will be sponsored by the Senate’s new…

July 25, 2018

Several new laws take effect August 1

July 24, 2018

At the one year anniversary of MNLARS, a lot of work remains

At the one year anniversary of MNLARS, a lot of work remains By: Senator Julie Rosen The end of July marks an important anniversary. On July 24 of last year, Minnesota’s new system for licensing…

July 23, 2018

Nitrogen rule meeting in St. Cloud Wednesday

Neighbors, I have heard from a lot of farmers and land owners worried about the possible consequences of the Department of Agriculture’s proposed nitrogen rule. This Wednesday, July 25, you will have an opportunity to…

July 18, 2018

Southern Minnesota water infrastructure made a priority in Senate bonding bill

Four southern Minnesota communities received funding for their critical water infrastructure needs under the Senate’s 2018 bonding bill. The committee previously toured the projects, located in St. James, Waldorf, Winnebago, and Jackson as part of…

July 16, 2018

Sen. Andrew Mathews honors Atomic Veterans Day, July 16, after passing state law

Senator Andrew Mathews [R-Milaca] is joining fellow Minnesotans in honoring Atomic Veterans Day on July 16, 2018. This is the first Atomic Veterans Day officially recognized by the State of Minnesota after Senator Mathews chief-authored…

July 13, 2018

Draheim statement on Eric Kaler resignation announcement

Senator Rich Draheim, Vice Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, released the following statement about University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s decision to resign July 1, 2019. “I want to thank President Kaler for…

July 12, 2018

Jasinski: Making health insurance more affordable, more transparent

Making health insurance more affordable, more transparent By Senator John Jasinski Aside from Highway 14, health insurance prices is one of the issues I have heard about most. Before I was elected, Minnesota’s health insurance…

July 12, 2018

Goggin: State taking care of critical infrastructure

State taking care of critical infrastructure by: Senator Mike Goggin In my June column, I discussed Gov. Mark Dayton's end-of-session vetoes and how disappointing it was that he was unwilling to work with the legislature…

July 12, 2018

Disaster recovery resources available for residents affected by severe storms

State Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), Rep. Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake), and Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) want residents of southwestern Minnesota to know that there are several state resources available to residents impacted by recent severe…

July 12, 2018

Senate Republicans demand answers after OLA audit finds 7% waste in Medical Assistance

The Office of the Legislative Auditor released an audit today that found 7% of the Medical Assistance enrollees reviewed were not deemed eligible for the program. Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), Chair of the Senate Health…