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Senator John Jasinski Minnesota State Academies bonding stop

November 18, 2019

JASINSKI: Senate Bonding Committee spotlights projects in Faribault, Owatonna

Senate Bonding Committee spotlights projects in Faribault, Owatonna By: Senator John Jasinski Recently the Senate Capital Investment Committee completed tours of projects in southwest and southeast Minnesota. These were the final legs of a statewide…

November 18, 2019

Senator Newman responds to latest allegations of DHS mismanagement, fraud

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee held an oversight hearing into recent reports of fiscal mismanagement at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) that contributed to almost 2,000 violations of state over the past year.…

November 18, 2019

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

Minnesota Senator Jason Rarick (R-Brook Park) today applauded the President for keeping his promise to increase transparency and accessibility to health care costs. “Republicans in Minnesota have been working on prescription drug affordability for a…

November 15, 2019

Sen. Draheim applauds new federal changes to increase health care price transparency

Draheim was one of only ten state legislators invited to the White House for the executive order signing Senator Rich Draheim applauded new federal rule changes, announced today, that “take historic steps to increase price…

November 15, 2019

Legislative Audit Commission reappoints Jim Nobles as Legislative Auditor

The Legislative Audit Commission (LAC) met today and reappointed Jim Nobles as Legislative Auditor for another 6-year term. The LAC also confirmed Chris Buse and Judy Randall as Deputy Auditors. “We are grateful for Jim…

November 15, 2019

Legislative Audit Commission reappoints Jim Nobles as Legislative Auditor

The Legislative Audit Commission (LAC) met today and reappointed Jim Nobles as Legislative Auditor for another 6-year term. The LAC also confirmed Chris Buse and Judy Randall as Deputy Auditors. “We are grateful for Jim…

November 15, 2019

Senator Anderson tours Veterans Court

(ST. PAUL) – Members of the Judiciary committee and the Veterans committee, including chairman Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo), took a joint tour of the Veterans treatment courts today. Veterans treatment courts play a significant role…

November 15, 2019

Senator Anderson joins ag committee hearing in Clearwater

(ST. PAUL) – This week, the finance and policy divisions of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee held joint committee hearings in Clearwater and Crookston. The hearings, chaired by Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne)…

November 15, 2019

Senator Goggin joins ag committee at hearings in Crookston and Clearwater

(ST. PAUL) – This week, the finance and policy divisions of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee held joint committee hearings in Clearwater and Crookston. The hearings, chaired by Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) and Senator…

November 15, 2019

Senate Republicans applaud federal rule changes to increase price transparency in health care

Senator Republicans applauded the President on keeping his promise to increase transparency and accessibility to health care costs today. “As health care has gotten more complicated, it’s also increasingly difficult to understand for the average…

November 15, 2019

Senator Dave Senjem honored with legislative advocacy award

This week, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) was presented with a ‘legislative advocacy award’ from the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing. The award honors Senator Senjem for his years of advocacy…

November 13, 2019

Senator Anderson invited to Veterans Day Assembly

Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) joined students at Delano and Buffalo high schools to speak at their Veterans Day assembly. Senator Anderson shared some of his own experiences from his time in the service and encouraged…

November 12, 2019

Workforce Development and Jobs Tour focuses on career development

Public-private training programs address needed skills training for a new generation of workers (ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) led the Workforce Development and Jobs tour; the first part held on October 30…

November 12, 2019

Senate ag committees to hold joint hearings in Crookston, Clearwater

This week, the finance and policy divisions of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee will be holding joint committee hearings in Clearwater and Crookston. The hearings, chaired by Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) and…

November 8, 2019

A Veterans Day message from Senator Kiffmeyer

Friends and Neighbors, As we approach this upcoming Veterans Day, I am reminded of the 370,000 veterans that call Minnesota home. Veterans are some of the strongest members of our society and I am proud…

November 8, 2019

Senator Anderson recognizes Veterans Day

Friends and neighbors, On November 11, 1918, a German delegation and leaders of the Allied Powers gathered in France to officially bring an end to World War I. The resulting armistice took effect at the…

November 8, 2019

Senate Capital Investment Tour stops in Red Wing

The Senate Capital Investment Committee’s bonding tour made a stop in Red Wing on Thursday to visit Minnesota State College Southeast. The committee heard presentations on asset preservation, Old West Main Street Reconstruction, the Mississippi…

November 8, 2019

Senator Housley’s update from the State Capitol

It’s hard to believe it’s already the second week of November! As you prepare for the holidays (and winter weather!), here’s a quick update on some of the issues at the State Capitol: Insulin Insulin…

November 7, 2019

Senator Rarick legislative update: Veterans Day, hunting opener, and more!

Hello Neighbor, On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the men and women of America’s Armed Forces who have demonstrated their willingness to put country before self; patriots who serve for the greater good and…

November 7, 2019

Highway 14 groundbreaking a cause for celebration!

Yesterday, Friday, November 1 was a date that thousands upon thousands of southern Minnesota residents have been looking forward to for a very, very long time. Decades after the idea was first borne, we finally,…