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September 27, 2019

Senator Housley’s ‘Save the Growler’ petition passes 10,000 signatures

As more Minnesota breweries approach the production threshold known as the “growler cap”, a petition to raise that threshold has garnered nearly 10,000 signatures. The petition, which was started by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point),…

September 26, 2019

Sen. Miller legislative update: Cleaning up the problems at DHS

Greetings from the district, Minnesota is a well-run and well-functioning state. We have prided ourselves on this ever since Time Magazine put Governor Wendell Anderson on its cover in 1973 under the headline, “The Good…

September 25, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) Chair of the Senate’s Environment Finance Committee released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s unilateral move to adopt California’s fuel-efficiency laws in Minnesota: “Since taking office Governor Walz has been proclaiming…

September 25, 2019

Majority Leader Gazelka responds to Walz “Minnesota Green New Deal”

“The Governor doesn’t get to unilaterally decide how Minnesotans live their lives,” Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) said. “These goals are unrealistic to be adopted or met by everyday Minnesotans. 750,000 electric vehicles by 2030— a little…

September 24, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson supports Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Plan allows eligible Minnesotans to receive free insulin from manufacturers via their doctor Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) voiced support for the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program after his colleagues on the Senate Health and Human…

September 24, 2019

Sen. Draheim, MN Senate committee hear Insulin Patient Assistance Program bill

New plan provides access to insulin for those unable to afford the high cost of the life-saving medicine Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) and his colleagues on the Senate Health and Human Services Committee held…

September 24, 2019

Housley to introduce legislation that streamlines behind-the-wheel testing

Legislation authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) aims to dramatically improve wait times for driver’s tests. The proposal, which will be introduced at the beginning of the 2020 legislative session, would allow private…

September 23, 2019

Jasinski: Touring Northeast Minnesota bonding projects

Touring Northeast Minnesota bonding projects By: Senator John Jasinski One of my assignments here at the Senate is to serve on the Capital Investment committee, also known as the bonding committee. This is the committee…

September 23, 2019

Jasinski: expanding Minnesota’s trade relationship with Taiwan

Expanding Minnesota’s trade relationship with Taiwan By: Senator John Jasinski Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a bipartisan delegation of midwest legislators and leaders to Taiwan, where we met with Taiwan leaders and…

September 23, 2019

Chamberlain: Time to legalize sports betting in MN

Time to legalize sports betting in MN By: Senator Roger Chamberlain Fall is a great time for even the most casual of sports fans. New seasons of college football and the NFL are under way…

September 20, 2019

Legislative Update from Sen. Rarick. Sept 20, 2019.

Hello Neighbors, I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I enjoyed spending time in Cloquet at one of the longest continually held Labor Day Parades in the country! Now that school is back…

September 20, 2019

University of Minnesota responds to questions raised by Senate Higher Education Committee Chairman Paul Anderson

Last Thursday, Senator Paul Anderson, chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, sent a letter to University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel asking more than a dozen questions about the recent hiring of a House…

September 20, 2019

Senator Lang, colleagues announce insulin assistance program

This week, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford its high cost. The program, which could be implemented as…

September 20, 2019

Senator Relph announces support for insulin assistance program

This week, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford its high cost. The program, which could be implemented as…

September 20, 2019

Senator Eichorn, Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program today, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford the high cost of this life-saving medicine. The program requires insulin…

September 20, 2019

Senator Koran, Minnesota Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Assistance Program

Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program today, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford the high cost of this life-saving medicine. Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) released…

September 19, 2019

Sen. Goggin, Minnesota Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled the Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program today, a new plan to provide access to insulin for Minnesotans unable to afford the high cost of this life-saving medicine. Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) released…

September 19, 2019

Senator Housley’s ‘Save the Growler’ petition passes 10,000 signatures

Sen. Miller legislative update: Cleaning up the problems at DHS

Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal

Majority Leader Gazelka responds to Walz “Minnesota Green New Deal”

Sen. Paul Anderson supports Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Sen. Draheim, MN Senate committee hear Insulin Patient Assistance Program bill

Housley to introduce legislation that streamlines behind-the-wheel testing

Jasinski: Touring Northeast Minnesota bonding projects

Jasinski: expanding Minnesota’s trade relationship with Taiwan

Chamberlain: Time to legalize sports betting in MN

Legislative Update from Sen. Rarick. Sept 20, 2019.

University of Minnesota responds to questions raised by Senate Higher Education Committee Chairman Paul Anderson

Senator Lang, colleagues announce insulin assistance program

Senator Relph announces support for insulin assistance program

Senator Eichorn, Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Senator Koran, Minnesota Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Assistance Program

Sen. Goggin, Minnesota Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Senator Scott Jensen Offers Support for Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Sen. Miller, Minnesota Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program

Sen. Jasinski, Minnesota Senate Republicans Announce Insulin Patient Assistance Program