Jasinski: New laws effective August 1
New laws effective August 1 By: Sen. John Jasinski By now you have probably heard that my slowpoke bill, which requires slow drivers to move out of the left lane if they are holding up…
Share your story: What is going on at the Department of Human Services?
Share your story: What is going on at the Department of Human Services? By: Senator Jason Rarick What in the world is happening at Minnesota’s Department of Human Services? At the end of June, the…
Senator Ingebrigtsen reacts to $25 million in overpayments by the Department of Human Services
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria), issued the following statement regarding a Pioneer Press report that Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) overpaid the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the White Earth Nation by $25 million for Medicaid…
Senator Housley named ‘legislator of distinction’ for economic development
Last week, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) was recognized as a ‘legislator of distinction’ by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) during the Coalition’s conference in Bemidji. Senator Housley was recognized for her…
Senator Gary Dahms receives environmental legislator of distinction award
State Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 25 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Bemidji for his positive impact on the state’s environmental policy.…
Rarick: Sappi Fine Paper receives $100,000 workforce development grant
Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) today congratulated Sappi Fine Paper in Cloquet for being selected to receive a $100,000 grant from Minnesota’s Dual Training Grant Program. The grant will help Sappi provide 25 employees with…
Senator Kiffmeyer appointed to Family Child Care Task Force
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) has been appointed as a senate member to the Child Care Task Force created by the Legislature in the 2019 session. The task force is responsible for giving…
Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update: August 2nd
Friends and Neighbors, August 1, several new laws go into effect. The most notable change is the update to distracted driving laws. It is clear folks are taking action as Walmart employees said they are…
Sen. Benson on DHS overpayments
Chair of the Senate Health and Human Service Committee Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement regarding the reports that Department of Human Services has overpaid Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the White Earth…
Senator Goggin Update: August 1
Friends and Neighbors, Summer is already flying by and it has been a great one! I am proud of all we accomplished last session and as the summer progresses, we are already gearing up for…
Senator Anderson legislative update: August 1
Friends and Neighbors, The Wright County fair was better than ever this year! Great food and conversation made it a wonderful weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello! Please read this…
Sen. Miller legislative update: New rules of the road in effect August 1
Dear friends and neighbors, As we know, summer means road construction. While lane adjustments, detours, and road closures can be aggravating, in the long run we know it makes our commutes smoother and safer. The…
Senator Kiffmeyer appointed to Vehicle Registration Task Force
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) has been appointed to the Vehicle Registration Task Force. Earlier this year, the Transportation committee included funding for the task force in their omnibus bill. Created to study methods of vehicle registration,…
Sen. Utke: Several New Laws Effective August 1
New laws effective August 1, 2019 As a result of bills passed and signed into law during the most recent legislative session, the following is a selection of new laws that will go into effect…
Sen. Benson on President’s announced reimportation plan to lower drug costs
Senator Michelle Benson released the following statement on the President’s changes announced today to allow American’s to import lower-cost prescriptions drugs from Canada. The practice, known as “reimportation” was first suggested in Minnesota when Governor Pawlenty testified…
Senator John R. Jasinski awarded fellowship to attend Midwestern leadership institute
Minnesota state Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) is among 37 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Sen. Jasinski will meet with fellow…
Sen. Gazelka Letter to Gov. Walz
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Statement from Sen. Benson and Sen. Draheim on changes at OIG
Senator Michelle Benson and Senator Rich Draheim released the following statements in response to changes at Office of the Investigator General Office in Department of Human Services: “I’m glad to see new leadership at the…
Benson: Here’s how Republicans delivered results for K-12 schools
Here’s how Republicans delivered results for K-12 schools in 2019 By: Senator Michelle Benson Minnesotans take pride in our education system. No matter which party is in charge or the state of the economy, Minnesota…
Sen. Hall: Celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of “In God We Trust”
This week, on July 30th, we commemorate the 63rd Anniversary of when President Eisenhower signed a bill into law that designated “In God We Trust” as the official national motto of the United States. Why…