News – Page 260 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 17, 2019

Senator Eichorn votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Senator Hall votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Rosen votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

The Minnesota Senate Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middle men in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Sen. Pratt statement on funding state government in the event of a legislative stalemate

Senate Finance Committee passed bill to keep state government open, prevent furloughs for 35,000 employees Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement after the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee passed legislation to fully fund state government…

May 17, 2019

Senator Ingebrigtsen votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to protect small businesses and consumers by regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill authored by Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) that improves oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). PBMs work alongside pharmacies as the middlemen that negotiate with health insurance companies and…

May 17, 2019

Senator Newman to vote to keep Minnesota open

As the Minnesota Senate continues legislation to keep state government funded in the event of a legislative stalemate, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued the following statement: “We are coming to the end of the legislative…

May 17, 2019

Chamberlain votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

The Minnesota Senate Thursday unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middle men in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 17, 2019

Senator Hall votes to keep Minnesota open in the event of budget negotiations collapse

Legislation will ensure continued funding for Minnesota’s critical services On Friday, the Minnesota Senate voted to pass legislation to keep state government funded as a contingency in the event of a legislative stalemate between the…

May 16, 2019

Statement of Sen. John Jasinski on bill to fund state government in the event of legislative stalemate

Sen. John Jasinski released the following statement on the Senate bill to continue funding state government in the event of a legislative stalemate: “I have faith that Gov. Walz and House and Senate leaders will…

May 16, 2019

Miller votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middle men in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for…

May 16, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson, MN Senate unanimously pass bipartisan bill that aims to lower the cost of prescription medications

On Thursday, May 16, Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in unanimously passing bipartisan legislation that aims to lower the costs of pharmaceuticals in Minnesota. Known as the Minnesota Pharmacy Benefit…

May 16, 2019

Rarick: Pharmacy Benefit Manager reforms will help patients get more affordable prescription drugs

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen in the supply chain of getting medicines to patients. This bill requires transparency and accountability for PBMs,…

May 16, 2019

Chamberlain statement on state funding bill

Statement of Sen. Roger Chamberlain about introducing a bill that funds state government in the event of legislative stalemate: “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Now is a prudent time for the Minnesota…

May 16, 2019

Co-authored by Sen. Draheim, bipartisan bill to lower cost of prescription medications unanimously passes MN Senate

The Minnesota State Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) that aims to lower the costs of pharmaceuticals in Minnesota. Known as the Minnesota Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation…

May 16, 2019

Senator Eichorn votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

Senator Hall votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

Rosen votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

Sen. Pratt statement on funding state government in the event of a legislative stalemate

Senator Ingebrigtsen votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

Senator Koran, Senate pass bill to protect small businesses and consumers by regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Senator Newman to vote to keep Minnesota open

Chamberlain votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

Senator Hall votes to keep Minnesota open in the event of budget negotiations collapse

Statement of Sen. John Jasinski on bill to fund state government in the event of legislative stalemate

Miller votes for bill to reform pharmacy middle men; lower prescription drug costs

Sen. Paul Anderson, MN Senate unanimously pass bipartisan bill that aims to lower the cost of prescription medications

Rarick: Pharmacy Benefit Manager reforms will help patients get more affordable prescription drugs

Chamberlain statement on state funding bill

Co-authored by Sen. Draheim, bipartisan bill to lower cost of prescription medications unanimously passes MN Senate

Benson votes to protect patients by improving Pharmacy Benefit Manager transparency and accountability

Jasinski: Pharmacy Benefit Manager reforms will lead to cheaper prescription drugs

Senate passes bill to protect small businesses and consumers by regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Senator Eichorn applauds renewal of Twin Metals leases and the economic opportunity it will create

Legislators raise awareness against forced organ harvesting in China