Senator Anderson Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors, Veterans Day Last week, I joined students at Delano and Buffalo high schools to speak at their Veterans Day assemblies. I shared some of my own experiences from my time in the…
Senator Goggin applauds federal rule changes to increase price transparency in health care
(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senate Republicans applauded the President on keeping 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…