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October 18, 2019

Senator Hall and Senate Health and Human Services Committee to hold listening sessions around Minnesota about prescription drug costs

Minnesota families are finding their budgets stretched thin due to the rising cost of prescription drugs. Senate Republicans have heard the outcry and have planned a series of listening sessions around the state with the…

October 18, 2019

St. James approved for sewer and water infrastructure funding

The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) recently announced $23.4 million in water infrastructure loans and grants for St. James and several other Minnesota cities to improve water infrastructure in those communities. “I am thrilled St.…

October 17, 2019

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Neighbors and Friends, I have been staying busy in our district! Last week, I toured a local manufacturer, attended an award ceremony for our local Pizza Ranch, and spent some time in our schools talking…

October 17, 2019

Senator Anderson shadows local principals

Last week was Principal Shadowing week across the country, and Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) met with principals in his district to see some of their activities and challenges firsthand. They discussed vaping, professional development, mental…

October 16, 2019

Senator Weber criticizes Court’s feedlot decision

Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ordered the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to reconsider a permit granted to Daley Farms in Lewiston, saying the permit did not adequately consider the potential effects of greenhouse gas…

October 16, 2019

Senator Newman calls for changes to state’s driver’s testing procedures

In recent weeks, KARE and KSTP have reported on the extraordinarily long wait times at state-run driver’s testing stations. According to the reports, many driver’s license applicants are choosing to camp overnight outside testing facilities or drive…

October 16, 2019

Senator Goggin announces town hall meeting

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) will be co-hosting a town hall forum with State Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa). The event will serve as an opportunity for constituents to learn about the events of session,…

October 16, 2019

Senator Hall’s Letter to the Editor on Education

This week, most school children across Minnesota will have Thursday and Friday off, for MEA Weekend, a break that happens every year, which coincides with a teachers’ convention in St. Paul. As our children enjoy the long weekend,…

October 15, 2019

Senator Anderson visits Carpentry Contractors Company

Last Tuesday, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) and the Senate Select Committee on Home Ownership Affordability & Availability met in Montrose on their tour of various sites related to the manufacturing and development of housing in…

October 14, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson attends Rockford Road bridge ribbon cutting in Plymouth

Anderson chief-authored legislation, signed into law, providing $9.7MM for repairing the bridge Senator Paul Anderson joined local elected officials and representatives from the City of Plymouth at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of…

October 14, 2019

Sen. Pratt to host Prior Lake community listening session on insulin – 10/26

Free town hall meeting will give community opportunity to discuss insulin On Saturday, October 26th, Senator Eric Pratt will host an insulin listening session in Prior Lake. From 10 AM until 11 AM at Prior…

October 14, 2019

Benson: Turmoil at the Department of Human Services

Turmoil at the Department of Human Services By: Sen. Michelle Benson Minnesota’s Department of Human Services is in complete turmoil. I don’t make that statement lightly. Minnesota has a reputation for effective government, but DHS…

October 14, 2019

Jasinski: You might be paying too much for your license tabs

You might be paying too much for your license tabs By: Sen. John Jasinski Most taxes we pay are hidden, at least to some degree. They are taken out of our paychecks or tacked on…

October 10, 2019

Monticello Pizza Ranch receives award from Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation

On Wednesday, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) attended an award ceremony at the Monticello Pizza Ranch. The restaurant was nominated for the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation Outstanding Employer Award for 2019. They work alongside…

October 9, 2019

Sen. Nelson receives 2019 MN Charter School Champion Award

Recognized as a leader on charter school issues and legislation Senator Carla Nelson received the 2019 Minnesota Charter School Champion Award from the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools. Specifically, the award recognizes her efforts in…

October 9, 2019

Senator Ruud attends National Waterways Conference

In September, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) joined legislators from six other Mississippi River states in Memphis to discuss recent flooding, opportunities to reduce nutrient loss, and building coalitions to improve river health and local…

October 9, 2019

Senator Rosen attends Minnesota Supreme Court visit to Fairmont

The highest court in Minnesota was in Fairmont on Tuesday and Wednesday for one of their regular visits to communities throughout Minnesota. The event, titled “An Informal Evening with the Minnesota Supreme Court,” offered residents…

October 8, 2019

Sen. Draheim leads Senate Homeownership Committee on second leg of affordable homeownership tour

Draheim and fellow senators toured Minnesota home manufacturers and developments Senator Rich Draheim, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Homeownership Affordability and Availability, led his fellow committee members on a tour of various sites…

October 8, 2019

Senator Rarick responds to EPA, USDA agreement for biofuels and renewable fuel standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an agreement on renewable fuel standards last Friday. The agreement includes a commitment for 15 billion gallons of conventional ethanol beginning in 2020, provide relief…

October 8, 2019