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Jasinski: K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session

June 26, 2019

K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session By: Senator John Jasinski Pop quiz: The Minnesota Constitution requires state funding for only two budget areas. One is Transportation. Can you guess the other? If you guessed education, congratulations! At over…

Senator Draheim to join President Trump for executive order on health care pricing

June 24, 2019

On Monday, June 24, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) will join President Donald Trump as the president signs an executive order to improve price transparency in health care. The ceremony is set to take place at The White House in…

Senator Anderson legislative update June 21: Agriculture and Rural Development

June 21, 2019

Hello Neighbors and friends, As I mentioned last week, I would like to run through each budget bill with you to highlight some of the most notable things we accomplished this year. Today, I will share a few initiatives we…

Joined by Morris family, Senator Westrom’s bill authorizing first responders to administer lifesaving medications signed into law

June 20, 2019

Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday. The bill expands guidelines authorizing EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics in Minnesota to administer prescription medications to patients in lifesaving situations. Westrom was joined by Alexis Lhotka of…

Senator Senjem, legislators discuss sustainable farming and nutrient pollution on farm tour

June 20, 2019

On Tuesday, June 18, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) joined other members of the Mississippi River Legislative Caucus at a farm near Red Wing to discuss on-farm conservation efforts and sustainable farming methods to reduce nutrient pollution. “All Minnesotans share a…

Governor signs Senator Ruud’s Legacy Finance bill

June 19, 2019

Yesterday, Governor Walz signed the Legacy Finance bill which allocates constitutionally dedicated funds to preserve Minnesota’s valuable resources. “I appreciate the Governor’s support for the Legacy bill”, said Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point), Chair of the Legacy Finance committee. “We…

Governor signs Senator Jensen’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager bill

June 18, 2019

As prescription drug prices continue to sky rocket, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) is committed to finding solutions to improve affordability for Minnesotans. This year, he developed new regulations for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain that…

Legislation authored by Senator Dan Hall to expand Metro Mobility services to Lakeville signed into law

June 18, 2019

On Tuesday, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) joined Governor Tim Walz as he signed into law legislation that he authored to expand Metro Mobility services to provide coverage for residents in the city of Lakeville by January 2020. “Extending Metro Mobility…