Neighbors,

It was a busy week at the capitol. Read below for this week’s headlines. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to let me know!

Sincerely,

John

Twin Cities New Talk interview about Minnesotans for Ridesharing

Last week I was on Twin Cities News Talk to discuss Minnesotans for Ridesharing and the bill I’m carrying that would create a uniform set of standards for ridesharing companies in Minnesota. Click the picture below to listen to a clip of the broadcast.

 

Medical Assistance Work Requirements

This week we introduced a plan that would require able-bodied people collecting Medical Assistance to spend part of their time working, looking for work, or doing community or public service. There are exceptions, but we want to get more people off public health programs and back to work.

Read more: https://www.mnsenaterepublicans.com/republican-legislators-unveil-medical-assistance-work-requirement-legislation/

My “slowpoke” bill would stop people from driving slowly in the left lane

We’ve all been stuck behind slow moving drivers hogging the left lane, even though that lane is only supposed to be used for passing. Recently I introduced a bill that would ease some of those frustrations by adding Minnesota to the list of states that penalizes left-lane drivers.

Read more: http://www.startribune.com/bill-introduced-at-capitol-calls-for-lane-hogs-to-move-right/476866013/