Senator Weber's legislative update: March 16, 2018
Dear neighbors, The fourth week of the legislative session is in the books and the first committee deadline -- the first deadline by which most policy bills must have been heard by at least one…
Senator Eichorn’s Statement on PUC approval of Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge’s Line 3
On Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted 5-0 to approve the environmental review of Enbridge’s proposed new crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota, deeming the environmental impact statement (EIS) for Enbridge’s proposed new…
Legislative update from Senator Carrie Ruud– March 16, 2018
Greetings District 10! After another busy week at the Capitol, I am proud to highlight two important pieces of legislation that I support. My school safety audit legislation and Senator Housley's Elder Care and Vulnerable…
Legislative update from Senator Mary Kiffmeyer – March 16, 2018
Senator Kiffmeyer’s School Safety Update Senate Republicans advanced multiple bills focused on school safety this week, adopting a comprehensive approach to mental health and facilities security. Three of the proposals provide new flexible funding for…
Legislative update from Senator Mark Johnson – March 16, 2018
Medical Assistance Reform This week, I introduced a new proposal to grow Minnesota’s workforce by encouraging able-bodied Minnesotans, currently on medical assistance, to join the workforce. The requirements would not apply to a child’s sole…
Legislative update from Senator Utke - March 16, 2018
Greetings Senate District 2! Its been another busy week at the Capitol as we quickly approach our first legislative deadline. This week was headlined by several bills intended to improve school safety, a MN.IT reform…
Senate GOP response to Gov. Dayton's supplemental budget proposal
Statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka: “Governor Dayton’s plan is too complicated. It raises taxes. It doesn’t take responsibility for the failed DMV system, but increases fees to pay for it. It doesn’t take…
Sen. Westrom to host town halls - 3/23 & 3/24
Sen. Torrey Westrom to Hold Town Halls Friday and Saturday 3/23 & 3/24– All Public Welcome Senator Torrey Westrom will hold a series of town hall listening sessions throughout Senate District 12 on Friday, March…
Sen. Koran’s manufactured affordable housing bill heard in committee
Bill aims to lower affordable housing costs for taxpayers and tenants Senator Mark Koran presented legislation in the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee that would reform Minnesota’s affordable housing grant structure to…
Republicans take action to protect elderly Minnesotans with the Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act
Senate Republicans, led by Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Chair Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), announced a proposal to prevent elder abuse in long-term care facilities and repair the broken state reporting system that…
Senate Republicans advance school safety proposals
Bills include flexible funding for building security, mental health, school counselors, and more Senate Republicans advanced multiple bills focused on school safety this week, adopting a comprehensive approach to mental health and facilities security. Three…
Republican proposal aims to close achievement gap with simpler, more transparent school rating system
Minnesota parents would soon have a much easier time determining if their child’s school is meeting their needs thanks to a new bill sponsored by Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes). The proposal, Senate File 2816,…
Senator Housley responds to governor’s elder care recommendations
In response to Governor Mark Dayton’s proposal to combat elder abuse in Minnesota, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “While the…
Sen. Jensen letter on public safety bills
Dear neighbor, The topic of gun violence has risen to the top of America’s collective conscious following the Parkland Tragedy and other recent mass shootings across our country. We all share in the same goal:…
Senator Bruce Anderson legislative update: new developments in MNLARS
Neighbors, It was a busy week of committee hearings at the capitol. The Veterans Committee, which I chair, met Thursday to hear a few non-controversial bills. We also were formally introduced to Major General Jon…
Republican legislators unveil Medical Assistance work requirement proposal
Republican legislators unveiled Monday a new proposal to bolster Minnesota's workforce and lift Minnesotans out of poverty by implementing work or job training requirements for able-bodied adults currently on Medical Assistance, Minnesota's version of Medicaid.…
Senate Transportation Committee passes initial MNLARS funding plan that includes strict legislative oversight
On Monday, the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee passed legislation to address the failure of Minnesota’s new licensing and vehicle registration system known as MNLARS. The legislation, Senate File 3133, authored by Senator Scott…
Goggin legislative update: Mental Health, MNLARS, and Eagles. Oh my!
Neighbors, Session is already moving at a chaotic pace. Time is even more compressed this year than last year due to our abbreviated schedule. Committee deadlines are just around the corner, so the pace won’t…
Legislative update from Senator Weber - March 9, 2018
Dear neighbors, We're wrapping up the third week of the 2018 legislative session. With the first committee deadline -- the deadline by which a bill must be heard in at least one committee -- already…
Sen. Nelson’s academic balance bill passes Education Policy Committee
Sen. Carla Nelson’s Academic Balance Bill Passes Education Policy Committee A bill requiring academic balance passed the Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee. Authored by Senator Carla Nelson, Chairwoman of the Education Finance Committee, the legislation…