News – Page 270 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 29, 2019

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen: Restraint in government gives all Minnesotans the opportunity to succeed

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…

March 29, 2019

Senator Paul Utke, colleagues, pass legislation preventing the use of taxpayer dollars for Governor Walz’s appeal of Enbridge Line 3

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation on Thursday that will protect Minnesota taxpayers from paying for the Governor’s appeal of the Public Utilities Commission order issuing a Certificate of Need for Enbridge Line 3. The bill,…

March 29, 2019

Senator Bruce Anderson legislative update: Accessibility, Affordability, Accountability

Friends and neighbors, This week, the Senate majority unveiled budget targets for the 2019 session. This term sounds like inside baseball, but it is pretty simple: budget targets represent how much we plan to spend…

March 29, 2019

Goggin & Senate Republicans unveil Access, Affordability, and Accountability agenda

Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) 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 and 2018.…

March 28, 2019

Sen. Westrom introduces bill to expand co-op health plans

Legislation expands successful program that allows agriculture cooperatives to form group health plans Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) introduced legislation to allow electric cooperatives in Minnesota the option to join in cooperative group health plans. The…

March 28, 2019

Sen. Rarick, Republican colleagues unveil Access, Affordability, and Accountability budget proposal

Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) 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 and 2018.…

March 28, 2019

‘Snow Day Relief Act’ conference committee report passes MN Senate

Bipartisan, compromise legislation allows school districts to adjust calendars due to weather events Bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to allow local Minnesota school boards, by board resolution, to count snow days taken…

March 28, 2019

Senator Relph, colleagues offer robust state budget proposal

On Thursday, the Senate Republican majority released its $47.6 billion proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget. The proposal, which does not raise taxes or fees on Minnesotans, is used as a starting point for…

March 27, 2019

Sen. Nelson supported bipartisan ‘hands-free driving’ bill overwhelmingly passes MN Senate

Bill would ban hand held use of cell phones while driving, allow ability to use ‘hands-free’ mode & GPS Bipartisan legislation supported by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to ban the use of hand-held cell phones…

March 27, 2019

Jasinski’s AIR Grant program would encourage infrastructure and business development at Greater Minnesota airports

Communities throughout Greater Minnesota would be eligible for grants to spur economic development connected to local and regional airports in Greater Minnesota under a new proposal from Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault), the vice chair of…

March 27, 2019

Senator Benson bill would help women get innovative, more accurate breast cancer detection technology

A new bill authored by Senate Health and Human Services Chair Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) would help at-risk women get health insurance coverage for a type of cutting edge mammogram technology as a preventative service.…

March 27, 2019

Senator Eichorn presents legislation to secure funding for the Grand Rapids Children’s Discovery Museum

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) presented legislation on Monday to secure funding for the Children’s Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids. The appropriation will allow the museum to enrich the lives of the children of Northern…

March 27, 2019

Goggin’s ‘Move Over’ bill would promote safety for drivers of service vehicles

Drivers of service vehicles would enjoy safer working conditions with the expanded ‘Move Over’ bill authored by Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing), which was approved by the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Tuesday.…

March 27, 2019

Civil asset forfeiture reform clears key Senate committee

On Tuesday, legislation to reform Minnesota’s asset forfeiture laws cleared a key Senate committee. The bill, designed to add clarity to the state’s patchwork of asset forfeiture laws, passed from the Senate Judiciary and Public…

March 27, 2019

Senator Benson bill would help women with positive alternatives to abortion

A bill from Senate Health and Human Services Chair Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) would provide grants to women considering abortion to support, encourage, and assist them with positive alternatives to ending the life of their…

March 26, 2019

Senate Republicans address soaring cost of prescription drugs with new transparency and accountability requirements

Consumers will have a much clearer understanding about the cost of prescription drugs and how pharmaceutical companies arrive at those prices thanks to a new bill from Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center). Senate File 1098…

March 26, 2019

Sen. Rarick bill would improve quality of life for minors with complex medical conditions

A new bill from Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) would jumpstart the creation of a new type of extended daily care facility for technologically dependent minors or minors with complex medical conditions. Prescribed Pediatric Extended…

March 26, 2019

Senator Dan Hall: ‘Hands-free bill’ will bring a necessary culture change to save Minnesota lives

On Monday, the Senate approved legislation that prohibits drivers from placing phone calls outside of hands-free mode. The bill, H.F. 50, known as the ‘hands-free bill’ passed the Senate with bipartisan support and now awaits…

March 26, 2019

Senator Johnson invests in play

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) presented legislation on Monday to fund the Minnesota Children’s Museum. The appropriation will allow the museum to continue enriching lives of children through play. The museum nurtures the real-world…

March 25, 2019

‘Hands-free’ bill clears Senate floor

On Monday, legislation that prohibits drivers from placing phone calls outside of hands-free mode was approved by the full Senate. House File 50, known as the ‘hands-free bill’ and authored by Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), passed…