Common Sense Work Requirements for Public Benefits
Common Sense Work Requirements for Public Benefits By Senator John Jasinski Say your friend gets laid off, loses his house, and needs a place to stay. Surely you would let him crash on your couch…
Legislation to abolish civil forfeiture passes House committee, awaits Senate action
A bill that would abolish civil forfeiture and replace it with criminal forfeiture, while still allowing property used for illegal purposes to be seized for evidence, was passed Tuesday, March 20 by the Minnesota House…
Sen. Mathews statement on DNR's catch-and-release summer walleye season for Lake Mille Lacs
Sen. Andrew Mathews Statement on DNR’s Lake Mille Lacs Catch and Release Policy for Walleyes “I am disappointed by the DNR’s decision to, again, only allow catch-and-release for walleyes on Lake Mille Lacs. For the…
Senator Housley introduces legislation to fund Minnesota crisis counseling line
Click here to download a fact sheet on the legislation. Canvas Health joins several legislators in asking the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate to appropriate funding this session for Crisis Connection, a telephone…
Goggin weekly update: standing up for farmers, simple MA work requirements
Neighbors, Here’s what’s going on at the capitol this week. Please let me know if you have any questions! Sincerely, Mike Standing up for Minnesota farmers I will always stand up for workers of…
Benson supports MNLARS fix that includes stronger oversight and no new taxpayer money
Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) today supported a first-phase solution to get Minnesota’s failed new MNLARS system turned around while adding strict new oversight requirements to protect taxpayers from further waste and mismanagement. Senate File…
Chamberlain votes for MNLARS solution
Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) voted for a bill to get Minnesota’s failed vehicle licensing and registration system (MNLARS) back on track. Senate File 3133 appropriates $9.65 million for MNLARS technical staff and technical repairs…
Miller votes for MNLARS solution, stronger taxpayer protections
Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today supported the first phase of a solution to get Minnesota’s new vehicle licensing and registration system (MNLARS) back on track after months of problems and complaints. Senate File 3133 appropriates…
Rosen supports first step MNLARS fix
Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) today voted for emergency funding and stricter oversight as a first step to get Minnesota’s failed new MNLARS system back on track. Senate File 3133 appropriates $9.65 million for MNLARS technical…
Anderson votes for first step MNLARS fix
Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) today voted for the first phase of a plan to get Minnesota’s failed new system of licensing and registering vehicles (MNLARS) back on track. The proposal appropriates funding for technical fixes…
Jasinski votes for MNLARS first-phase solution
Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today supported a first-phase solution to get Minnesota’s failed new MNLARS system turned around. Senate File 3133 appropriates $9.65 million for MNLARS technical staff and technical repairs using an existing special…
Senator Anderson's week at the capitol: the elder abuse scandal, public health benefit work requirements, and more!
Neighbors, This week, the governor gave his final State of the State speech. Governor Dayton’s message held a very divisive tone, which gives me concern about his commitment to working together this year. We can…
Senate approves bill requiring strict oversight and fixes for broken DMV system
The Minnesota Senate today passed a bipartisan compromise bill that adds strict oversight and accountability, as well as additional funding, to fix the failed licensing and vehicle registration system known as MNLARS. The legislation, Senate File…
Chamberlain capitol update: better school performance transparency, MA work requirements
Neighbors, Last session, Republicans heavily invested in education. We added $1.3 billion to our schools, and we now spend more than $18 billion on education each budget cycle. That funding is important, but we have…
Benson legislative update: MA work requirements, OHFC audit, elder protection, and more!
Neighbors, We have legislative deadlines coming up, so lately we have focused on moving bills through the committee process. In the last two weeks we have received a new report on the elder abuse scandal…
Jasinski's legislative update: ridesharing, slowpoke bill, MA work requirements
Neighbors, It was a busy week at the capitol. Read below for this week’s headlines. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to let me know! Sincerely, John Twin Cities New Talk…
News you can use from Sen. Nelson - 3/16
Senator Nelson’s Academic Balance Bill Passes Education Policy Committee Last week, my bill requiring academic balance passed the Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee. The bill is in response to recent reports of bias and agenda-driven…
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…