News – Page 261 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

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,…

November 7, 2019

Senator Housley introduces legislation to protect freelance hair and makeup artists

Legislation authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) aims to reverse new Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners rules requiring freelance artists to obtain a full cosmetology salon manager license before styling hair and applying…

November 6, 2019

Senate Republicans announce Finance Committee hearing to review DHS illegalities, request additional documents from Department of Administration

Senate Republican leaders announced a Senate Finance Committee hearing next week to examine the use of illegal contract and spending practices in state agencies. Based on recent reporting of brazen use by DHS employees of…

November 5, 2019

Sen. Draheim to hold prescription drug costs listening session in New Prague – 11/20/19

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

November 5, 2019

Sen. Rarick legislative update: DHS waste & more

Hello Neighbors, Fall is definitely here and these cold temperatures remind me that winter will not be far behind. I hope you have had time to enjoy all the beautiful colors that nature has shared…

November 4, 2019

Senator Hall: Thank a Veteran on Veterans Day

On November 11, 1918, the leaders of Germany and the Allied powers met in France to sign the armistice that marked the end of major hostilities in World War I. The following year, President Woodrow…

November 4, 2019

Senate Capital Investment Committee to tour capital requests in Southeastern Minnesota

This week, the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee will continue its #MNfrastructure tour of capital requests in Southeastern Minnesota. The tour, which is taking place today, Tuesday, November 5 through Thursday, November 7, is the fourth in…

October 31, 2019

Senator Goggin Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you all have been enjoying this beautiful fall weather! We have had a lot happening at the Capitol lately representing you and your priorities. Reform at the Department of Human…

October 31, 2019

Statewide workforce development tour stops at Wyoming Machine

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth), Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, and other members of the Minnesota Senate will be visiting various communities throughout Minnesota to learn more about local public-private…

October 31, 2019

Senator Housley calls for end to Prohibition-era 3.2 percent beer

On Friday, November 1, Minnesota will become the only remaining state to sell 3.2 percent beer in supermarkets and gas stations. In response, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), vice chair of the Senate Commerce and Consumer…

October 31, 2019

Senate Republicans hold hearings on DHS dysfunction

Senate Health and Human Services Committees held a joint hearing to gather testimony from Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles, Commissioner Jodi Harpstead, and tribal nations today. The Legislative Auditor, Jim Nobles, gave a review of his report…

October 31, 2019

Senator Benson statement on hearing regarding investigation into DHS “dysfunction”

Senate Health and Human Services Committees on Wednesday held a joint hearing to gather testimony from Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles, Commissioner Jodi Harpstead, and tribal nations. Nobles gave a review of the Office of the…

October 30, 2019

Senate Higher Education Committee chairman to visit Pine Technical and Community College as part of statewide workforce development tour

Minnesota Senate Higher Education Committee Chairman Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) will visit Pine Technical and Community College Thursday as part of a statewide workforce development tour to learn more about local public-private partnerships between Minnesota employers,…

October 30, 2019

Senator Goggin joins workforce development tour

Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth), Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, and other members of the Minnesota Senate will be visiting various communities throughout Minnesota to learn more about local public-private partnerships between Minnesota employers,…

October 30, 2019

Senator Newman responds to legislative audit on DHS overpayments

On Tuesday, the Office of the Legislative Auditor released its “special review” of payments made to tribal nations by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). Among other aspects, the audit found “troubling dysfunction at the Department…

October 30, 2019

Sen. Chamberlain to host Higher Education Committee chairman on visit to White Bear Lake Thursday as part of statewide workforce development tour

State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) will host Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth), Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, as he visits the city of White Bear Lake on Thursday to learn more about local…

October 29, 2019

Senator Jasinski statement on Legislative Auditor’s report that found ‘troubling dysfunction’ at the Dept. of Human Services related to overpayments to tribes

Earlier today, the office of the Legislative Auditor released a report on their investigation into overpayments made by the Dept. of Human Services to two tribes in northern Minnesota for opioid addiction treatment. The report…

October 29, 2019

Sen. Miller to join Senate Higher Education Committee chairman on visit to Winona as part of statewide workforce development tour

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) will join Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth), Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, as he visits the city of Winona on Wednesday to learn more about local public-private partnerships between…

October 29, 2019

Sen. Jasinski to host Higher Education Committee chairman on visit to Faribault as part of statewide workforce development tour

State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) will host Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth), Chairman of the Senate Higher Education Committee, as he visits the city of Faribault on Wednesday to learn more about local public-private partnerships between…