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February 20, 2020

Senator Newman: Tax cut plan gives surplus to all Minnesota taxpayers

Today, the Minnesota Senate Republican majority announced a tax cut plan that ultimately returns the state’s estimated $1.3 billion budget surplus to taxpayers. The multifaceted plan includes a series of tax cuts aimed at benefitting all earners and…

February 20, 2020

Senators Jasinski, Miller introduce Senate Resolution creating Officer Arik Matson Day

State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today introduced Senate Resolution 196, calling for February 22 to be observed as Officer Arik Matson Day in the state of Minnesota. The day…

February 20, 2020

Senator Benson Updates Public in Coronavirus Hearing

(ST. PAUL, MN) Senator Michelle Benson (R – Ham Lake) held an informational hearing on the effects and management of influenza and, pertinently, the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak. The Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health…

February 20, 2020

Get your billion back, Minnesota!

Senate Republicans unveil plan to give budget surplus back to taxpayers Senate Republicans today announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the…

February 19, 2020

Senator Jensen focuses efforts on cutting costs for prescription drugs

(St. Paul, MN) – As co-chair of the Advisory Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drug Prices, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) joined Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday to present their report on reducing drug prices.…

February 19, 2020

Senator Rarick Presents Aerial and Audible Fireworks Bill

The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee heard my bill for the sale of aerial and audible fireworks in Minnesota this Wednesday. Only ground-based sparkling fireworks, such as poppers or ground spinners, are currently legal. …

February 19, 2020

Senator Mathews Advocates for 2nd Amendment Sanctuary in Mille Lacs County

(St. Paul- MN) Senator Andrew Mathews (R- Princeton) and Representative Sondra Erickson (R- Princeton) sent a joint letter to Mille Lacs County officials urging the creation of a Second Amendment sanctuary resolution this past week.…

February 18, 2020

Senate Education Committee examines Minnesota’s achievement gap crisis

To begin the second week of the 2020 legislative session, Minnesota’s Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing to discuss Minnesota’s pervasive achievement gap, as well as a brief history of state funding…

February 18, 2020

Senator Rosen statement on Governor’s proposal to add $30 million to state disaster relief account

Governor Tim Walz today announced a proposal to add $30 million to Minnesota’s Disaster Contingency Account, which is used to provide assistance to communities following natural disasters. Senate Finance Chair Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) issued…

February 18, 2020

Senator Jensen leads on healthcare access and affordability

Senator Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) appointed Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) as Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Health Care Consumer Access and Affordability in 2017. Since then, the committee has developed policy driven by real…

February 17, 2020

Senator Miller: Here is how you can follow the action at the Capitol

Greetings from the Capitol, The 2020 legislative session is now officially underway here at the Minnesota Capitol! It’s always difficult leaving Janel and the boys, and being away from the scrap yard, but the energy…

February 17, 2020

Jasinski: Senate Republicans start off session by focusing on insulin crisis

By: Senator John Jasinski The Minnesota Legislature is officially back in session! It will be a short year – we are scheduled to adjourn in about 13 weeks – so we have a lot to…

February 15, 2020

Senator Newman reminds constituents of REAL ID deadline

As the deadline approaches, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, is reminding residents of District 18 to apply for a REAL ID. Beginning October 1, 2020, federal law…

February 14, 2020

Nelson: Senate Health and Human Services Committee hears bill establishing insulin affordability program

Barely three days into the 2020 legislative session, the Minnesota Senate is taking action to help diabetics who are struggling to afford their insulin. The Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday…

February 14, 2020

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen named 2019 Legislator of the Year by the Bluffland Whitetails Association

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), was named 2019 Legislator of the Year by the Bluffland Whitetails Association (BWA). Sen. Ingebrigtsen serves as Chair of the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee. Senator Ingebrigtsen was awarded…