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July 15, 2019

Statement from Sen. Jason Rarick on turmoil at the Minnesota Department of Human Services

Minnesota State Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) today released the following statement in the wake of Department of Human Services Commissioner Tony Lourey’s resignation and the resignation of two deputy commissioners last week. “No matter…

July 15, 2019

Statement from Senator Benson on the Resignation of DHS Commissioner Tony Lourey

Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), Chair of the Senate Health and Humans Services Committee released the following statement upon the resignation of Commissioner Tony Lourey: “I want to thank Commissioner Lourey for his service to…

July 12, 2019

Senator Anderson legislative update: July 12

Friends and neighbors, Next month, Minnesota Veterans Affairs is hosting a Community Mental Health Summit. Veterans, Service members, and their families, are encouraged to utilize the variety of resources that will be available. They are…

July 12, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer update: July 12th

Boards and Commissions There are many vacancies for state boards, councils, and committees. The open positions are currently accepting applications online within 21 days of the “publish date”. There are a variety of openings including…

July 11, 2019

Sen. Jeremy Miller: K-12 and higher education accomplishments in 2019

Greetings from the district, I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Independence Day holiday! Now that summer is unofficially at its half-way point, parents will soon begin thinking about the fall school year.…

July 11, 2019

Sen. Michelle Benson statement on proposed 2020 individual health insurance market premiums

The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced proposed individual market premiums for 2020. Final, approved rates will be officially announced on October 2, 2019. Next year’s rate changes range from a decrease of 1.4%…

July 9, 2019

Sen. Dahms responds to proposed insurance rates

Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) issued the following statement in response to proposed premium rate changes for plans sold on the individual insurance market for 2020. The rate changes released by the Commerce Department range from…

July 3, 2019

New medication repository program begins

Last session, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) worked with pharmacy students to pass medication repository language in the Health and Human Services Omnibus bill. Senator Jensen views this approach to reducing waste in health care as…

July 3, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer: Happy Independence Day!

Neighbors, The Declaration of Independence, declared by twelve of the thirteen colonies of the United States of America, was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Two hundred and forty years…

July 2, 2019

Senator Miller legislative update: new laws effective July 1

Greetings from the District, The following select laws were passed during the 2019 legislative session and took effect on July 1, 2019. You can find a comprehensive list of all new laws here. Courtesy of…

July 1, 2019

Senator Rosen applauds opioid bill

Today, Governor Tim Walz hosted a ceremonial bill signing for new legislation to create an Opiate Epidemic Response Account. “Today is a great day for those struggling with opioid addiction, their families and supporters, for…

July 1, 2019

Sen. Jason Rarick honored as ‘Energy Champion’ by Coalition for a Secure Energy Future and Lignite Energy Council honors

Joel Johnson, Director of The Coalition for a Secure Energy Future (The Coalition) is announcing a series of “Energy Champion” awards to a group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators. Recipients of the award have championed an…

June 28, 2019

Sen. Miller attends exclusive workforce development conference

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) this week attended an exclusive meeting aimed at preparing states to adapt to the world’s changing workforce needs. Sen. Miller received the invitation due to the work he has done…

June 28, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer update for June 28: Freedom of the Press

Congratulations and in recognition of Big Lake’s 40th celebration of the West Sherburne Tribune Newspaper, I’ll share some history on the 1st Amendment to our constitution which includes freedom of the press. In the 13…

June 27, 2019

New laws effective July 1, 2019

As a result of legislation signed into law during the 2019 legislative session, including provisions within the two-year state budget agreement passed by the legislature, a series of new laws have gone into effect. You…

June 26, 2019

Jasinski: K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session

K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session By: Senator John Jasinski Pop quiz: The Minnesota Constitution requires state funding for only two budget areas. One is Transportation. Can you guess the other? If you…

June 24, 2019

Senator Draheim to join President Trump for executive order on health care pricing

On Monday, June 24, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) will join President Donald Trump as the president signs an executive order to improve price transparency in health care. The ceremony is set to take place…

June 21, 2019

Senator Anderson legislative update June 21: Agriculture and Rural Development

Hello Neighbors and friends, As I mentioned last week, I would like to run through each budget bill with you to highlight some of the most notable things we accomplished this year. Today, I will…

June 20, 2019

Joined by Morris family, Senator Westrom’s bill authorizing first responders to administer lifesaving medications signed into law

Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday. The bill expands guidelines authorizing EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics in Minnesota to administer prescription medications to patients in lifesaving situations. Westrom was…

June 20, 2019

Senator Senjem, legislators discuss sustainable farming and nutrient pollution on farm tour

On Tuesday, June 18, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) joined other members of the Mississippi River Legislative Caucus at a farm near Red Wing to discuss on-farm conservation efforts and sustainable farming methods to reduce nutrient…