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December 19, 2017

Senator Michelle Benson statement on resignation of Department of Health Commissioner Ehlinger

Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chairwoman Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) today released the following statement on the resignation of Dr. Ed Ehlinger from his position as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. “While…

December 19, 2017

Statement from Senator Housley on the resignation of Commissioner Ehlinger

After Tuesday’s resignation of Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “It is abundantly…

December 15, 2017

Statement from Senate President Fischbach following meeting with governor

Senate President Michelle Fischbach (R-Paynesville) issued the following statement after her meeting with Governor Dayton today: "I would like to thank the Governor for the delicious lunch and a great conversation. We had a good…

December 13, 2017

Sen. Utke encourages constituents to submit comments to DNR regarding sustainable timber harvest analysis

The Department of Natural Resources is currently taking comments until Dec. 30 on a sustainable timber harvest analysis which they plan to use to determine the statewide timber harvest level on DNR-administered forest land. The…

December 13, 2017

Sen. Michelle Fischbach will become Lt. Governor, remain in Senate

Senator Michelle Fischbach (R-Paynesville) will become the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Minnesota as soon as a vacancy is created with the resignation of the current Lt. Governor Tina Smith. Smith is Gov. Mark…

December 12, 2017

Senator Housley, colleagues demand answers to allegations of neglect in Minnesota senior care facilities

Several Republican senators, including Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chair of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, held a press conference Tuesday to demand answers from Minnesota Department of Health officials in…

December 12, 2017

Sen. Pratt elected chairman of Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government

Senator Eric Pratt [R-Prior Lake] was unanimously elected Chairman of the Minnesota Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government by his fellow committee members on Tuesday, December 12. The commission was established to oversee the Metropolitan Council's…

December 11, 2017

Jasinski: Budget forecast shows Minnesota’s economy is strong

Note: this column originally ran in the Owatonna People's Press. Budget forecast shows Minnesota's economy strong By: Sen. John Jasinski For most of us, the thought of reading government financial reports makes our eyes glaze…

December 11, 2017

Sen. Utke statement on PUC’s rejection of state’s Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge Line 3 replacement project

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled Thursday to reject the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 pipeline replacement project. The ruling is a setback for a project…

December 11, 2017

Sen. Eichorn encourages constituents to submit comments to DNR regarding sustainable timber harvest analysis

The Department of Natural Resources is currently taking comments until Dec. 30 on a sustainable timber harvest analysis which they plan to use to determine the statewide timber harvest level on DNR-administered forest land moving…

December 8, 2017

Sen. Eichorn statement on PUC’s rejection of state’s environmental review for Enbridge Line 3 replacement project

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled 4 to 1 Thursday rejecting the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 Pipeline replacement project. The ruling is a setback for…

December 8, 2017

Sen. Utke: Kelliher Awarded $2 Million for Water and Sewer Projects

The city of Kelliher was awarded nearly $2 million in grants and loans from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA), Department of Employment and Economic Opportunity (DEED), and other government entities to use on upgrades…

December 8, 2017

Sen. Utke encourages researchers to submit proposals to MAISRC to help combat aquatic invasive species

The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) is requesting proposals for research studies to help reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota by preventing the spread, controlling populations, and managing ecosystems. “MAISRC’s…

December 8, 2017

Senator Michelle Benson statement on resignation of Department of Health Commissioner Ehlinger

Statement from Senator Housley on the resignation of Commissioner Ehlinger

Statement from Senate President Fischbach following meeting with governor

Sen. Utke encourages constituents to submit comments to DNR regarding sustainable timber harvest analysis

Sen. Michelle Fischbach will become Lt. Governor, remain in Senate

Senator Housley, colleagues demand answers to allegations of neglect in Minnesota senior care facilities

Sen. Pratt elected chairman of Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government

Jasinski: Budget forecast shows Minnesota’s economy is strong

Sen. Utke statement on PUC’s rejection of state’s Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge Line 3 replacement project

Sen. Eichorn encourages constituents to submit comments to DNR regarding sustainable timber harvest analysis

Sen. Eichorn statement on PUC’s rejection of state’s environmental review for Enbridge Line 3 replacement project

Sen. Utke: Kelliher Awarded $2 Million for Water and Sewer Projects

Sen. Utke encourages researchers to submit proposals to MAISRC to help combat aquatic invasive species

Senate Leader Gazelka: Minnesota's budget is right on track

Sen. Bruce Anderson: Budget forecast shows things look good in Minnesota,

Miller: November budget forecast has positive signs

Goggin: MNLARS failures are unacceptable

Monday Blues: Sen. Kiffmeyer Questions Dayton Decision to Hold Special Elections on Monday instead of Tuesday

Goggin: November budget forecast shows positive signs for Minnesota's economy

Jasinski: November forecast shows Minnesota economy in 'good shape'