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April 3, 2019

Senator Dan Hall presents legislation to strengthen Minnesota’s EMS system

Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) presented legislation on Tuesday that would help ensure 911 operators are trained to talk callers through potentially life-saving actions. The bill, SF1638, would use resources to strengthen Minnesota’s EMS system by encouraging…

April 2, 2019

Senator Bruce Anderson presents bill to prevent domestic abuse among veterans and their families

Veterans and their families would have better access to domestic abuse prevention and treatment resources thanks to a new bill from Senate Veterans Committee Chairman Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo). Senate File 1118 appropriates $796,000 over the…

April 2, 2019

Goggin bill would provide research funding for the prevention of Chronic Wasting Disease

The Minnesota Senate Environment Committee on Tuesday approved a bill from Sen. Mike Goggin (R – Red Wing) that would address Chronic Wasting Disease, a prion disease similar to Mad Cow, that has been plaguing…

April 2, 2019

Senator Lang, colleagues offer robust state budget proposal

Last week, the Senate Republican majority released its $47.6 billion proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget. The proposal, which does not raise taxes, is used as a starting point for budget negotiations. “Our budget…

April 2, 2019

Senator Chamberlain backs comprehensive approach to fight opioid addiction crisis

On Monday, Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) voted for a multi-faceted approach to combating the state’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis. The bill, which was approved on a bipartisan vote of 59-6, creates a new Opiate…

April 2, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn: Sustainable spending and opportunity for middle-class key focus in budget release

Senate Republicans unveiled their $47.6 billion budget proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget Thursday afternoon. The proposal, which avoids raising taxes or fees on Minnesotans, will serve as a starting point for the Senate’s…

April 1, 2019

Sen. Carla Nelson joins MN Senate colleagues in passing bipartisan bill tackling opioid crisis

Passed overwhelmingly, legislation preserves physician flexibility in multi-faceted approach to epidemic Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) helped pass bipartisan legislation that combats the ongoing opioid addiction crisis through a multi-faceted approach. The bill touches each level of the…

April 1, 2019

Sen. Nelson bill to close traffic law loophole for light rail drivers unanimously passes MN Senate

Bipartisan legislation applies current carless and reckless driving laws to light rail operators Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to close a loophole in Minnesota traffic law unanimously passed the Minnesota State Senate on…

April 1, 2019

Sen. Nelson’s bipartisan ‘Snow Day Relief Act’ signed into law by Gov. Walz

Bipartisan, compromise legislation allows school districts to avoid financial penalties & reimburse staff Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to allow local Minnesota school boards, by board resolution, to count snow days taken during the…

April 1, 2019

Senate Republicans unveil agenda focused on access, affordability, and accountability

Senate Republicans unveil agenda focused on access, affordability, and accountability By: Senator John Jasinski When Gov. Walz announced his budget proposal in February it left a lot to be desired. His budget increased spending to…

April 1, 2019

Co-authored by Sen. Draheim, bipartisan bill combating opioid crisis passes MN Senate

Passed overwhelmingly, legislation targets multi-faceted approach in addressing opioid epidemic ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota State Senate overwhelmingly passed on a bipartisan vote legislation co-authored by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) that tackles the ongoing opioid…

April 1, 2019

Senate overwhelmingly approves comprehensive approach to fight opioid addiction crisis

The Minnesota Senate on Monday overwhelmingly approved a bill that takes a multi-faceted approach to combating the state’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis. The bill, authored by Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center), creates a new Opiate…

April 1, 2019

Senator Goggin backs comprehensive approach to fight opioid addiction crisis

Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) today voted for a multi-faceted approach to combating the state’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis. The bill, which was approved on a bipartisan vote of 59-6, creates a new Opiate Epidemic…

March 29, 2019

Sen. Koran to host town hall listening sessions – April 15 & 16

Cambridge and Wyoming town halls free of charge and open to the public Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) will hold a series of town hall listening sessions in Cambridge and Wyoming on Monday April 15…

March 29, 2019

Rosen & Senate Republicans unveil budget focused on affordability, accessibility, and accountability

Senate Finance Chair Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) and Minnesota Senate Republicans today unveiled budget targets for the 2019 legislative session along with an ambitious and detailed agenda that builds on responsible investments made in 2017…

March 29, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson legislative update: 3/29/19

Links in Sen. Anderson’s update: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ptanderson_mn?lang=en Senate Budget: https://www.mnsenaterepublicans.com/budget/?fbclid=IwAR01j1vil7LEZBHjZizunstu81PbyOkv8HZqK9z4iVNSnWn1wXfJoCW6QkU Governor Walz revised budget: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/documents/budget/operating-budget/gov-rec/mar19/governor-revised-budget-summary-press-handout.pdf SF 1472: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1472&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF 2086: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2086&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2086&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF 2517: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2517&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF 2692: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2692&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF 2666: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2666&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0 SF 929: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF929&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0…

March 29, 2019

Senator Dan Hall, Senate focus on Minnesota families and responsible governing with budget rollout

March 29, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson: Small leaks can sink great ships

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Watch the small things. A small leak can sink a great ship.” Senate Republicans take this to heart when structuring their $47.6 billion budget proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget…

March 29, 2019

Chamberlain bill aims to give parents simple, transparent information about school performance

Minnesota parents would have a much easier time deciding if schools are putting their children in the best possible position to succeed under a new bill from Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes). The bill would…

March 29, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn co-authors legislation preventing the use of taxpayer dollars for Governor Walz’s appeal of Enbridge Line 3

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation on Thursday to prevent Minnesota taxpayers from paying for the state’s appeal of Enbridge Line 3. The bill, co-authored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids), comes just over a month…