senator michelle benson

Senate Republicans ask for 90-day plan from new DHS commissioner

The Senate Health and Human Services and Human Services Reform Committees heard from newly appointed Commissioner Jodi Harpstead for the first time today. On August 30, Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) made an initial request from Harpstead…

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update: August 30

Friends and Neighbors, I have heard from many of you that your attempts to make road test appointments with Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) have not been successful. I received an email from a constituent…
Senator Jeremy Miller

Sen. Miller: Update on upcoming HWY 52 road work

Greetings from the district, I was notified by MnDOT that work will soon begin on Highway 52 between Fountain and Preston in Fillmore County, which requires closure of the road. If this is an area…

Sen. Benson releases written questions for DHS officials

During the HHS hearing on August 13, Senator Michelle Benson told DHS officials she would provide written questions for the department to answer. Questions were sent on August 19 to Carolyn Ham, Acting Commissioner Pam Wheelock, and…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Summer is coming to an end, and kids are getting ready to head back to school. Although we accomplished a lot last session, I am particularly proud of the work we did…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update: August 22nd

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you all are enjoying the last few weeks of summer. It is hard to believe that the State Fair is starting and it’s almost time for kids to go back…

Sen. Rich Draheim targets overbilling of building permit fees

Following release of report on building permit fees, Sen. Draheim to hold committee hearing on topic Following the release of a report from the Housing Affordability Institute detailing numerous concerns across Minnesota with municipal building…