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October 19, 2017

Chamberlain: Mending the cultural and political divide

Mending the cultural and political divide By Sen. Roger Chamberlain Note: this column originally appeared in Press Publications newspapers. A cross, a ring, and a flag. The cross never comes off, the ring rarely comes…

October 18, 2017

Sen. Carla Nelson: Minnesotans can fly worry free

The federal government extended Minnesota’s waiver to comply with federal REAL ID standards until at least October 10, 2018, at which point Minnesota driver’s licenses will be REAL ID compliant, announced Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester].…

October 18, 2017

2017 legislative wrap from Sen. Paul Utke

October 16, 2017

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka’s statement on Gov. Dayton signing the 1332 waiver regarding reinsurance

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) issued the following statement: “Gov. Dayton’s action on our federal waiver today was the right thing to do for the thousands of Minnesota families facing huge increases in their…

October 16, 2017

Sen. Eichorn: New York Times' disparaging comments about miners are deeply offensive

I was appalled when I read some of the comments from anti-mining activists in a recent New York Times article. The environmental activists in the article called our union miners “resentful” and said they “do…

October 13, 2017

Sen. Gazelka on Palmer amaranth’s discovery in Todd County

With the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s announcement that Palmer amaranth, a fast-spread noxious weed, has been discovered in Todd County, Senate Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) issued the following statement: “The discovery of Palmer amaranth in…

October 13, 2017

Senator Newman issues clarifying statement on the rejection of public union employment contracts

After receiving comments regarding last week’s decision by the Subcommittee on Employee Relations to reject the state employee contracts for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal (AFSCME) Council 5 and Minnesota Association of…

October 11, 2017

Sen. Eric Pratt statement on REAL ID extension

Senator Eric Pratt has issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s extension of Minnesota’s waiver to comply with the federal REAL ID law: “Yesterday, the federal government made clear that every…

October 10, 2017

Gazelka: Ag2School tax credit brings needed relief to farmers, schools

This November, as school districts across Minnesota look to keep up with growing facility needs, changing technology, and increased security concerns, many will put bond issue referendums before their voters. This includes districts in our…

October 9, 2017

Sen. Eichorn calls on residents to attend PUC hearings on Line 3 Pipeline replacement

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is hosting a series of public hearings regarding the proposed Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project in cities across Minnesota running from Tuesday, September 26 through Thursday, October 26.…

October 9, 2017

Senator Newman issues statement on the rejection of certain state employee contracts

Following the Minnesota legislature’s Subcommittee on Employee Relations decision to reject the state employee contracts for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal (AFSCME) Council 5 and Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) unions,…

October 5, 2017

Sen. Torrey Westrom, MN Senate deliver on promise to stabilize individual health insurance market

The Minnesota Department of Commerce released final rates for the state’s 2018 individual health insurance market, revealing that recent legislative reforms will result in premium savings of 20% on average. Due to the Senator Torrey…

October 5, 2017

Statement from Sen. Kiffmeyer regarding Met Council audit showing $237 million discrepancy in financial reporting

The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report on Met Council finances on Wednesday revealing a $237 million discrepancy between the funding they reported to the federal government and the funding they reported…

October 5, 2017

Senator Mark Koran, Minnesota Senate help stabilize individual health insurance market

The Minnesota Department of Commerce released final rates for the state’s 2018 individual health insurance market, revealing that recent legislative reforms will result in premium savings of 20% on average. Due to the reinsurance program supported…

October 5, 2017

Chamberlain statement on $237 million Met Council accounting discrepancy

The Legislative Auditor Wednesday released the results of an audit critical of Met Council management for a $237 million discrepancy between two separate funding numbers reported to the legislature and the federal government. The Met…

October 4, 2017

Sen. Rich Draheim supported reinsurance stabilizes Minnesota health insurance rates

The Minnesota Department of Commerce released final rates for the state’s 2018 individual health insurance market, revealing that recent legislative reforms will result in premium savings of 20% on average. Due to reinsurance, a program supported…

October 4, 2017

Sen. Ingebrigtsen, Republican reinsurance legislation stabilizes Minnesota’s health insurance market

Health care reform advanced by the Minnesota Senate Republicans has reversed a disturbing trend of rate increases which has plagued Minnesota’s individual health care market, the Minnesota Department of Commerce reported on Monday. This reform,…

October 4, 2017

Republican leaders raise questions over Met Council's misleading financial reports

The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report today on Met Council finances, showing a $237 million discrepancy between the funding they reported to the federal government and the funding they reported to…

Sen. Dan Hall discusses a bill in committee

October 4, 2017

Sen. Hall encourages Minnesotans to donate and volunteer to relief efforts assisting those impacted by Hurricane Maria

Senator Dan Hall is joining Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith in encouraging Minnesota to donate and volunteer with relief efforts aimed at assisting those impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. With…

October 3, 2017