Senator Michelle Benson

Statement from Sen. Benson on 2020 MNsure Rates

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced yesterday that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee,…
Senator Jason Rarick

Statement from Sen. Rarick on 2020 MNsure Rates

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced today that MNsure rates for 2020 are going down or remaining flat. Senator Jason Rarick (R-Brook Park) released the following statement: “As recently as 3 years ago MNsure nearly…
Sen. Gary Dahms smiles during a Senate floor session in 2016

Statement from Sen. Dahms on 2020 MNsure Rates:

Senator Gary Dahms, Chair of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, released the following statement regarding the announcement this morning from the Minnesota Department of Commerce on MNsure rates for 2020: “Today’s announcement is…

Senator Howe Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s unilateral move to adopt California’s fuel-efficiency laws in Minnesota: “Governor Walz’s new “Clean Cars Minnesota” proposal is a shortsighted attempt to appease environmental activists…

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you are all enjoying the start to the fall! As always, I am looking forward to the changing leaves. I am very thankful for the opportunity to experience all four…

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

New Insulin Patient Assistance Program The Minnesota Insulin Patient Assistance Program was unveiled last week by a Senate Republican work group. They have worked with health plans, manufacturers and physician groups to keep patients provided…
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen

Senator Ingebrigtsen Responds to Gov. Walz’s Clean Cars Minnesota Proposal

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) Chair of the Senate’s Environment Finance Committee released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s unilateral move to adopt California’s fuel-efficiency laws in Minnesota: “Since taking office Governor Walz has been proclaiming…

Jasinski: Touring Northeast Minnesota bonding projects

Touring Northeast Minnesota bonding projects By: Senator John Jasinski One of my assignments here at the Senate is to serve on the Capital Investment committee, also known as the bonding committee. This is the committee…

Jasinski: expanding Minnesota’s trade relationship with Taiwan

Expanding Minnesota’s trade relationship with Taiwan By: Senator John Jasinski Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a bipartisan delegation of midwest legislators and leaders to Taiwan, where we met with Taiwan leaders and…
Senator Roger Chamberlain

Chamberlain: Time to legalize sports betting in MN

Time to legalize sports betting in MN By: Senator Roger Chamberlain Fall is a great time for even the most casual of sports fans. New seasons of college football and the NFL are under way…
Senator Jason Rarick

Legislative Update from Sen. Rarick. Sept 20, 2019.

Hello Neighbors, I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I enjoyed spending time in Cloquet at one of the longest continually held Labor Day Parades in the country! Now that school is back…