News – Page 100 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 6, 2022

Disabled Veterans’ Homestead Market Value Exclusion Championed by Sen. Howe

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) has authored legislation that seeks to correct an unintended consequence that resulted from the Disabled Veterans’ Homestead Market Value Exclusion. This bill was heard in the Senate Property Taxes Committee last…

April 5, 2022

Housley bill elevating law enforcement profession included in public safety bill

The Senate Finance Committee heard and passed a comprehensive public safety bill, which provides critical funding to hold criminals accountable and keep Minnesota’s communities safe. It focuses on all aspects of the criminal justice system…

April 5, 2022

Duckworth Votes for Minnesota to Divest from Russia and Belarus

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February, the Senate unanimously passed legislation that divests Minnesota’s state pension fund from Russia and Belarus. Notably, this bill also codifies an Executive Order barring Minnesota…

April 4, 2022

Senate Education Committee investigates Feeding Our Future scandal; Commissioner Mueller provides few concrete answers to committee questions

Watch the hearing here. (St. Paul) – The Minnesota Senate Education Committee today investigated the Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) role in the Feeding our Future scandal, in which the FBI is investigating the nonprofit…

April 4, 2022

Miller, Senate Unanimously Pass Drought Relief & Animal Disease Outbreak Prevention Bill Targeted to Help Minnesota Farmers in Need

The Minnesota Senate has unanimously passed significant legislation to help Minnesota Farmers devastated by last year’s drought and invest in preparations for future challenges including the developing avian flu outbreak. “It’s no secret that 2021 was a rough year for…

April 4, 2022

Senate Education Chair Chamberlain response to House DFL education proposal

Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement responding to the House DFL proposal for education spending: “Schools and students received historic funding in last year’s budget. It’s obvious now that the worst thing…

April 3, 2022

Goggin: Finding a cure for ALS and helping victims of sex trafficking

Finding a cure for ALS and helping victims of sex trafficking By: Senator Mike Goggin More than 5,000 people are diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) every year. Over 90% of them will have no…

April 1, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – April 1, 2022

Friends and neighbors, On March 29, we observed the 5th annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day. As a Vietnam era Veteran myself, this day holds an important place in history, as March 29, 1973, was the day…

April 1, 2022

Senate Public Safety Budget Prioritizes Safe Communities Through Support For Law Enforcement and Holding Criminals Accountable

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, the Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee passed its comprehensive public safety bill, introduced by Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove). The bill provides critical funding to hold criminals accountable and keep Minnesota’s communities…

April 1, 2022

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate, Pass Successful Reinsurance Program, Protecting Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market health insurance plans by covering some…

April 1, 2022

Miller legislative update: Supporting seniors and vulnerable Minnesotans; extending reinsurance

Greetings from the CapitolThis week, besides dealing with more sleet and snow, we introduced our proposal to support nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and group homes. We also passed a bipartisan deal to extend the…

April 1, 2022

Senator Gazelka, Senate, Pass Successful Reinsurance Program, Protecting Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs

– On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market health insurance plans by covering…

April 1, 2022

Newman: Senate Unanimously Passes Drought Relief & Animal Disease Outbreak Prevention Bill Targeted to Help Minnesota Farmers in Need

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday unanimously passed significant legislation to help Minnesota Farmers devastated by last year’s drought and invest in preparations for future challenges including the developing avian flu outbreak. “Farmers had a…

April 1, 2022

Senator Osmek, Senate, Pass Successful Reinsurance Program, Protecting Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market health insurance plans by covering some…

April 1, 2022

Senator Rarick: Reinsurance Program Agreement Protects Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs

On Thursday, we passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market health insurance plans by covering some of…

April 1, 2022

Jasinski, Senate pass 3-year extension of successful reinsurance program

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Senate Republicans on Thursday passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual…

April 1, 2022

Senator Weber, Senate, Pass Successful Reinsurance Program, Protecting Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market health insurance plans by covering some…

April 1, 2022

Rosen, Senate pass 3-year extension of successful reinsurance program

Senate Finance Chairwoman Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) and Senate Republicans today passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market…

April 1, 2022

Senator Koran, Senate, Pass Successful Reinsurance Program, Protecting Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs

On Thursday, Senate Republicans passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market health insurance plans by covering some…

April 1, 2022

Miller, Senate pass 3-year extension of successful reinsurance program

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and Senate Republicans today passed a three-year extension of the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market…