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February 16, 2017

Miller introduces repeal of Sunday sales ban

Minnesota’s longstanding law preventing liquor stores from operating on Sundays would be repealed under two new bills authored by State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona). Senate File 1086 would fully repeal the ban and allow liquor…

February 15, 2017

Commentary: Bill to keep Xcel's Sherco plan on track just makes sense

The following is a commentary by Sen. Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca) that ran in the February 15, 2017 edition of the Star Tribune Nestled between Minneapolis and St. Cloud, just off Hwy. 10, the small town…

February 15, 2017

Jasinski bill provides grant to promote local food growers

A bill introduced by Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to promote local foods has received its first committee hearing in the Senate. Senate File 455 would provide a $25,000 grant in each of the next two…

February 14, 2017

$35 million for Rural Finance Authority clears final committee

A $35 million piece of legislation for the Rural Finance Authority, authored by Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), has passed its last committee stop and will now be heard on the Senate floor. The bill, HF14,…

Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

February 14, 2017

Dahms brings expertise, experience to commission appointments

Last week, the Senate Rules and Administration Committee formally approved the appointment of Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) to several key commissions. Sen. Dahms was reappointed to the Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council (MAELC) and…

February 13, 2017

Senator Rich Draheim holds forum in Northfield

On Friday, February 10, State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) attended a town hall forum at the Cannon Valley Friends Meeting House in Northfield. The event was hosted by members of ISAIAH, a statewide faith-based…

February 13, 2017

How Does a Patient Matter?

A long-standing pillar of medical care—the relationship between patient and healer—is today under siege. Ongoing maneuverings in the health care industry sabotage this critical connection and undermine its value. This bond has been strained by…

February 8, 2017

Vikings stadium suite use investigated in joint committee hearing

The Minnesota House and Senate State Government committees will hold a joint hearing to demand answers regarding Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority's (MSFA) improper use of two Vikings stadium suites, which “violated a core ethical principle,”…

February 8, 2017

Sen. Anderson advances Minnesota Math Corps funding

The Senate Committee on Education Finance has passed a bipartisan bill to support a math tutoring program for elementary and middle school students. Minnesota Math Corps, an AmeriCorps initiative, delivers trained math tutors to school…

February 8, 2017

Draheim's Palmer amaranth bill passes first committee

A bill authored by Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) passed its first Senate committee on Tuesday. Senate File 405 would mandate the state of Minnesota notify property owners if the noxious Palmer amaranth weed is…

Sen. Gary Dahms hears testimony in committee

February 6, 2017

Dahms bill ensures the quality of care for disabled Minnesotans

Bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring quality, sustainable care for Minnesota’s most vulnerable citizens was introduced on Monday. The bill, authored by Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls), would raise the state’s reimbursement rate for Home- and…

February 3, 2017

Miller introduces income tax reciprocity bill

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) introduced Senate File 538, a bill instructing the Minnesota Department of Revenue to work with the Wisconsin Revenue Department to look at entering into a new income tax reciprocity agreement. “Income…

February 2, 2017

Mathews' Sherco bill passes committee

Legislation for the Sherco Power plant in Sherburne County cleared a major hurdle on Thursday, following its passage out of the Minnesota Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee. The bill, Senate File 85,…

February 2, 2017

Senators versus Gridlockers... Play Ball!

By Senator Scott Jensen Many folks view a legislative session as a battle between Republicans and Democrats. I want to rethink that depiction. Instead, I choose to use a metaphor - a baseball game with…

February 2, 2017

Senate Republicans commit to a legislative calendar that gets things done

Senate Republicans are acting to prevent end of session gridlock, aiming to get the legislature’s work done early for the first time in recent memory. Last week, House and Senate Republicans agreed to a third…

February 1, 2017

Lang works to pass $35 million in rural loan funding

Newly-elected Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) had a key piece of legislation heard before the Senate Capital Investment Committee on Tuesday, passing with bipartisan support. The bill, Senate File 236, appropriates $35 million in bond proceeds…

January 27, 2017

Ruud, Senate passes 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access Act

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed the amended 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access Act (Senate File 1), which includes provisions to provide immediate relief to the consumers in the insurance market, as well…

January 27, 2017

Senators versus Gridlockers... A Healthcare Homerun!

Score from the 1st Inning: Senators 0, Gridlockers 0 SECOND INNING The second inning began with the scoreboard scrolling the news that the House of Representatives had passed their own version of a healthcare bill which would meet up…

Minnesota Senate Republicans - Health Care Emergency Aid and Access

January 26, 2017

Health care premium relief, reform bill heads to governor's desk

Today, Senate Republicans passed the 2017 Emergency Health Care Aid and Access Act with bipartisan support, winning the votes of two thirds of the Senate. The bill represents a compromise with Governor Dayton, who accepted several Republican…

January 26, 2017

Draheim takes aim at Palmer amaranth with first bill

New State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) has used his first bill to address a major concern of Minnesota farmers – the management of the devastating Palmer amaranth weed. Senate File 405 lays out mandatory…

Miller introduces repeal of Sunday sales ban

Commentary: Bill to keep Xcel's Sherco plan on track just makes sense

Jasinski bill provides grant to promote local food growers

$35 million for Rural Finance Authority clears final committee

Dahms brings expertise, experience to commission appointments

Senator Rich Draheim holds forum in Northfield

How Does a Patient Matter?

Vikings stadium suite use investigated in joint committee hearing

Sen. Anderson advances Minnesota Math Corps funding

Draheim's Palmer amaranth bill passes first committee

Dahms bill ensures the quality of care for disabled Minnesotans

Miller introduces income tax reciprocity bill

Mathews' Sherco bill passes committee

Senators versus Gridlockers... Play Ball!

Senate Republicans commit to a legislative calendar that gets things done

Lang works to pass $35 million in rural loan funding

Ruud, Senate passes 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access Act

Senators versus Gridlockers... A Healthcare Homerun!

Health care premium relief, reform bill heads to governor's desk

Draheim takes aim at Palmer amaranth with first bill

Jasinski: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Minnesotans’ Medical Privacy Rights from Vaccine Passports

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Senator Kiffmeyer supports transparency in Charitable Bail Organizations, keeping violent criminals in jail

Senate Republicans Move To Stop Charitable Groups From Bailing Out Violent Criminals

Senator Gene Dornink Legislative Update

Senate Secures Pay Raises for Minnesota Law Enforcement

Senator Dornink Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

Senate Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

Senator Mathews Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

Senator Rarick’s Ecolab bill passes Senate