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January 30, 2018

Senator Housley statement on new MDH Commissioner Malcolm

Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Chairwoman Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point) issued the following statement on the appointment of new Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. “I look forward to working with Commissioner…

Deputy Senate Majority Leader Michelle Benson

January 30, 2018

Senator Benson statement on appointment of Jan Malcolm as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health

Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance Committee, released the following statement on the appointment of Jan Malcolm as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. “Gov.…

January 30, 2018

Senator Goggin to host town hall in Zumbrota to discuss opportunities for tax relief and reform in 2018

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Senate Tax Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) will host a Tax Town Hall Saturday, February 3 in Zumbrota solicit public feedback and discuss opportunities to simplify the…

January 29, 2018

Senators Ruud, Housley to hold listening session in Brainerd focused on aging and long-term care issues

On Wednesday, February 7, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point) and Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) will hold a joint listening session focused on aging and long-term care issues. The listening session will take place…

January 29, 2018

Senator Housley responds to release of elder care recommendations

In response to the recommendations issued today by the elder care work group, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “The work…

January 29, 2018

Sen. Draheim to host New Prague tax town hall

Senator Rich Draheim [R-Madison Lake] will be joined by Senator Roger Chamberlain [R-Lino Lakes], Chairman of the Senate Tax Committee, in hosting a tax town hall in New Prague on Wednesday, February 7. Held from…

January 26, 2018

Statement of Senator Housley on the delay of elder care work group recommendations

Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “On November 30, 2017, Gov. Dayton requested a ‘time-limited work group to provide guidance on…

January 26, 2018

MNLARS update: January 26, 2018

An update from Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance & Policy Committee: I received an email from Dana Bailey, the executive director of projects and initiatives for MNLARS that was brought…

January 26, 2018

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Gazelka regarding respect in the workplace

In an effort to continually improve the working environment at the Senate, I have directed Senate Counsel and the Senate’s Human Resources Department to begin the work of reviewing and updating the Senate sexual harassment…

January 25, 2018

Senate Tax Committee Chair holds town hall meetings to solicit public input on potential tax relief and reform

Federal tax reform has created an opportunity to improve Minnesota’s tax code; public input is needed Senate Tax Committee Chair Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and local state senators will be soliciting public input in six…

January 25, 2018

Statement from Senator Kiffmeyer on Gov. Dayton’s appointment of new MN.IT Commissioner

After Wednesday’s announcement from Gov. Dayton’s office of the appointment of new Minnesota IT Services commissioner Johanna Clyborne, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) chairwoman of the Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee…

January 24, 2018

Statement of Sen. Warren Limmer regarding Raheel Raza

"After meeting with human rights activist Raheel Raza, I am shocked by DFL House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman’s incendiary comments labeling her an extremist. Ms. Raza is a practicing Canadian Muslim and an outspoken opponent…

January 24, 2018

Statement from Senator Housley following joint Senate hearing

The Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee and the Senate Human Services Finance and Policy Committee held a joint hearing on Wednesday to continue oversight of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Department…

January 24, 2018

Senator Miller to hold series of meetings around the district in advance of 2018 legislative session

Senate Deputy Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) will be holding a series of events around Senate District 28 to hear input from stakeholders about priorities for the upcoming 2018 legislative session. These visits will cover…

January 23, 2018

Jasinski: Tell MnDOT to include Highway 14 in next round of Corridors of Commerce funding

Residents of Steele and Dodge Counties, and individuals across Minnesota, will have an opportunity to stress the importance of completing the Highway 14 expansion directly to the people in charge of determining which projects are…

January 23, 2018

Senate committees meet Wednesday to continue oversight of health department, Office of Health Facility Complaints

On Wednesday, January 24, the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee and the Senate Human Services Finance and Policy Committee will hold a joint hearing to continue oversight of the Office of Health Facility…

January 18, 2018

Sen. Dahms to join area state representatives in holding town halls across Senate District 16

In the coming weeks, Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) will join the area state representatives in holding a series of joint town hall meetings across Senate District 16. The meetings will be open to the…

January 18, 2018

Senator Newman, Republicans unveil website aimed at informing public on MNLARS debacle

As the troubled rollout of the new Minnesota Licensing and Vehicle Registration System (MNLARS) continues, a website to inform the public of the status of MNLARS and capture feedback from frustrated Minnesotans debuted today. The…

January 18, 2018

Senate Republicans react to Minnesota’s failure to attract new Amazon headquarters

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) released the following statement: “When companies like Amazon look to expand, they often conclude that Minnesota’s taxes and regulations will make it difficult for them to compete in the…

January 17, 2018

Senator Lang comments on assessment of Appleton prison

An assessment of the Prairie Correctional Facility – a 1,600-bed prison located in Appleton that has sat empty since 2010 – was completed and submitted to the legislature this week. The assessment of the facility,…