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March 22, 2019

Senator Eichorn, colleagues, pass deputy registrars reimbursement bill

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation to reimburse deputy registrars whose businesses were battered by problems created by Minnesota’s failed new vehicle licensing and registrations system (MNLARS) on Thursday. The bill co-authored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand…

March 21, 2019

Senate passes deputy registrars reimbursement bill

The Minnesota Senate today passed a bill authored by Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to reimburse deputy registrars who were battered by problems created by Minnesota’s failed new vehicle licensing and registrations system (MNLARS). Senate File…

March 20, 2019

Sen. Rich Draheim: Cracking down on the cost of college text books

Originally published in the Northfield Newsby Senator Rich Draheim It’s no secret, college is expensive. And as a state, Minnesota’s student debt load is unfortunately ninth highest in the country, with 68 percent of 2016-17…

March 20, 2019

Gazelka: Children deserve an education that isn’t based on ZIP code or income.

Bill was heard today in Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee; would provide access to a range of quality school options Legislation that gives parents the opportunity to access the best educational option for their children, the Equity…

March 20, 2019

Senator Housley’s Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act clears first committee

On Wednesday, comprehensive elder care reform passed the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee. The Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), includes a series…

March 19, 2019

Opportunity Scholarship legislation would provide options for low- and middle-income families to access best school for each child

March 19, 2019

Sen. Abeler: Solving Rail Road crossing doesn’t require raising the gas tax

“I appreciate Gov. Walz’s visit to my neighborhood in Anoka and his concern about the most dangerous rail crossing in the state at Ferry Street and Highway 47. The funds to solve this problem will…

March 19, 2019

Senator Benson bill would prohibit abortion of unborn children who feel pain

More babies would be given a chance at life under a new bill from Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) that would prohibit abortions once a baby is able to feel pain inside a mothers’ womb.…

March 17, 2019

Karin Housley speaks out about mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s

Note: The following commentary by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) appeared in the March 17, 2019 edition of the Duluth News Tribune. It’s often painful and lonely, slow and confusing. It tests our capacity…

March 15, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 3/15/19

Links in Sen. Anderson’s update: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTAnderson_MN Reinsurance Program: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF761&b=senate&y=2019&ssn=0 Reinsurance Program Local Media: http://www.startribune.com/mnsure-premiums-drop-with-reinsurance/477552053/ Reinsurance Program NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/02/us/politics/minnesota-health-care-reinsurance.html Breakfast After the Bell: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1427&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF889: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0889&ssn=0&y=2019 SF1347: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1347&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&version=latest SF1056: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1056&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&version=latest SF1211:…

March 15, 2019

Senator Housley’s sexual harassment bill clears committee

On Friday, legislation to update Minnesota’s sexual harassment laws cleared the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), amends state law to protect…

March 15, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn introduces legislation to teach kids firearm safety and get them involved in the outdoors

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) introduced legislation to teach kids proper firearm safety and get them involved in the outdoors. The bill, S.F. 793, would allow schools to teach gun safety, provide hunting and angling…

March 15, 2019

Senator Newman invites McLeod County residents to property tax town hall meeting

Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) invites residents of McLeod County to attend a property tax town hall meeting on Friday, March 22. Residents are invited to discuss individual property taxes, property classifications, and the influence of…

March 15, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn: Administration can’t turn its back on Minnesota’s daycare fraud

The Legislative Auditor (OLA) released its special review of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) examining daycare fraud allegations on Wednesday morning. The OLA’s report details widespread fraud in the program, and the lack of…

March 15, 2019

Senator Carrie Ruud introduces legislation to continue the fight against aquatic invasive species

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) introduced legislation to combat aquatic invasive species (AIS) that continue to pose a threat to Minnesota’s precious lakes and waters. The legislation provides funding for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species…

March 15, 2019

Senate Republicans take immediate action on Child Care Assistance Fraud

Senate Republicans heard legislation to address the shocking revelations of the Legislative Auditor’s report on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Four bills in the Human Services Reform Committee focused on increasing oversight and maintaining the integrity of the…

March 14, 2019

Senate unanimously approves Goggin’s ‘Save our Farms’ bill

Legislation would provide emergency assistance to farmers whose barns have collapsed under February’s historic snowfall On Thursday the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a new bill from Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) that would give the…

March 14, 2019

Senator Housley’s child care bill moves through Senate committees

Legislation aimed at addressing Minnesota’s child care crisis passed its first committee on Thursday. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), includes a series of provisions designed to support child care providers…

March 14, 2019

Sen. Draheim calls for independent agency to combat human services fraud

Draheim’s call follows recommendation by independent Legislative Auditor Following the release of the nonpartisan and independent legislative audit of fraud allegations within the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) is…

March 14, 2019

Senator Jasinski responds to Legislative Auditor report on Child Care Assistance Fraud

The office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) Wednesday released the findings of their investigation into fraud within Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. The investigation was prompted by a whistleblower who alleged that the amount of…