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December 2, 2019

Senator David Osmek responds to Governor Walz’s executive order establishing Climate Change Subcabinet

On Monday, Governor Tim Walz held a press conference to sign a new executive order establishing the Climate Change Subcabinet and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Climate Change. The Subcabinet, comprised of representatives from across Walz’s administration, will work…

November 30, 2019

An open letter from Senator Newman on state agency mismanagement

You may have heard the recent allegations of rampant fraud, waste, and abuse at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and other state agencies. Earlier this month, a Senate committee held an oversight hearing…

November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving from Senator Anderson

Friends and Neighbors, Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the opportunity to reflect this time of year. Although our day-to-day routine may feel mundane and filled with challenges, we have so much to be thankful…

November 27, 2019

Senator Rarick’s legislative update

Hello Neighbor, Happy Thanksgiving! There are so many reasons to celebrate all that we are thankful for this year, but I especially want to thank all of you for the honor of representing you in…

November 27, 2019

Senator Benson: Happy Thanksgiving! (Plus a DHS update, prescription drugs, and other news from the legislature!)

Friends and neighbors, Thanksgiving is about being grateful for the many things that we take for granted. The abundant food provided by the work of farmers. The joy of innocent children running and playing. Washing…

November 25, 2019

SEN. UTKE & REP. GROSSELL ON PROTESTERS PUTTING LIVES IN DANGER

On Monday, Line 3 protesters blocked an entrance to the Enbridge facility in Clearbrook. During the slick morning commute, law enforcement was required to respond while the protest groups took the opportunity to raise funds…

November 24, 2019

Sen. Dan Hall Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not only a special time of year to gather with family and friends, but it is also a time to reflect and recount the many blessings we experience as freedom-loving Americans. This great American…

November 22, 2019

Sen. Westrom chairs Senate Agriculture Committee hearings in Greater MN

Hearings in Crookston and Clearwater focused on difficult harvest season for farmers Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) co-chaired two joint hearings of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committees in Crookston and Clearwater. The…

November 21, 2019

Sen. Eichorn: Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans homes

On Tuesday, members of the Minnesota Legislative Advisory Commission (LAC) sent a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans approving the agency’s plans to spend pending federal grant funds for the construction of…

November 20, 2019

Sen. Draheim and Chair Benson hold prescription drug cost listening session

On Wednesday, November 20, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) and Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, held a listening session in New Prague on the topic of…

Senator Jasinski and Senator Dahms bankers roundtable

November 20, 2019

Senator Jasinski hosts roundtable of local area small bankers on issues related to banking, commerce, and protection of seniors

State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) on Monday hosted Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) and a group of more than a dozen local bankers for a roundtable discussion on issues facing local banks…

November 19, 2019

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans homes

On Tuesday, members of the Minnesota Legislative Advisory Commission (LAC) sent a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans approving the agency’s plans to spend pending federal grant funds for the construction of…

November 19, 2019

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans homes

SAINT PAUL – On Tuesday, members of the Minnesota Legislative Advisory Commission sent a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans approving the agency’s plans to spend pending federal grant funds for…

November 19, 2019

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans home in Preston

On Tuesday, members of the Minnesota Legislative Advisory Commission sent a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans approving the agency’s plans to spend pending federal grant funds for the construction of…

November 19, 2019

Senator Lang: Legislature approves federal grant spending for new veterans homes

On Tuesday, members of the Minnesota Legislative Advisory Commission sent a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans approving the agency’s plans to spend pending federal grant funds for the construction of…

November 19, 2019

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for three new Minnesota veterans homes

On Tuesday, members of the Minnesota Legislative Advisory Commission sent a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans approving the agency’s plans to spend pending federal grant funds for the construction of…

November 19, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Last week, the President fulfilled his promise to increase transparency and accessibility to health care costs. An Executive Order signed by the President last June directed various federal agencies to change rules and regulations…

November 19, 2019

Senator David Osmek responds to Governor Walz’s executive order establishing Climate Change Subcabinet

An open letter from Senator Newman on state agency mismanagement

Happy Thanksgiving from Senator Anderson

Senator Rarick’s legislative update

Senator Benson: Happy Thanksgiving! (Plus a DHS update, prescription drugs, and other news from the legislature!)

SEN. UTKE & REP. GROSSELL ON PROTESTERS PUTTING LIVES IN DANGER

Sen. Dan Hall Happy Thanksgiving

Sen. Westrom chairs Senate Agriculture Committee hearings in Greater MN

Sen. Eichorn: Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans homes

Sen. Draheim and Chair Benson hold prescription drug cost listening session

Senator Jasinski hosts roundtable of local area small bankers on issues related to banking, commerce, and protection of seniors

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans homes

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans homes

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans home in Preston

Senator Lang: Legislature approves federal grant spending for new veterans homes

Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for three new Minnesota veterans homes

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Senator Housley honored by National Foundation for Women Legislators

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Senator Goggin applauds federal rule changes to increase price transparency in health care