New laws effective August 1, 2019
As a result of bills passed and signed into law during the most recent legislative session, the following is a selection of new laws that will go into effect on August 1, 2019: Hospital billing…
Statement from Senator Benson on Acting Commissioner Wheelock and the resignation of DHS Chief of Staff Stacie Weeks
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Michelle Benson released the following statement: “I was pleased to receive a call from Acting Commissioner Pam Wheelock last night. Leading an agency as massive and complex as…
Sen. Ingebrigtsen responds to resignation of former DHS commissioner
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) issued the following statement regarding former Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Tony Lourey’s resignation.“Republicans have repeatedly raised concerns about serious flaws in Governor Walz’s administration in regards to the management and…
Statement from Sen. Jason Rarick on turmoil at the Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota State Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) today released the following statement in the wake of Department of Human Services Commissioner Tony Lourey’s resignation and the resignation of two deputy commissioners last week. “No matter…
Statement from Senator Benson on the Resignation of DHS Commissioner Tony Lourey
Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), Chair of the Senate Health and Humans Services Committee released the following statement upon the resignation of Commissioner Tony Lourey: “I want to thank Commissioner Lourey for his service to…
Senator Anderson legislative update: July 12
Friends and neighbors, Next month, Minnesota Veterans Affairs is hosting a Community Mental Health Summit. Veterans, Service members, and their families, are encouraged to utilize the variety of resources that will be available. They are…
Senator Kiffmeyer update: July 12th
Boards and Commissions There are many vacancies for state boards, councils, and committees. The open positions are currently accepting applications online within 21 days of the “publish date”. There are a variety of openings including…
Sen. Jeremy Miller: K-12 and higher education accomplishments in 2019
Greetings from the district, I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Independence Day holiday! Now that summer is unofficially at its half-way point, parents will soon begin thinking about the fall school year.…
Sen. Michelle Benson statement on proposed 2020 individual health insurance market premiums
The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced proposed individual market premiums for 2020. Final, approved rates will be officially announced on October 2, 2019. Next year’s rate changes range from a decrease of 1.4%…
Sen. Dahms responds to proposed insurance rates
Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) issued the following statement in response to proposed premium rate changes for plans sold on the individual insurance market for 2020. The rate changes released by the Commerce Department range from…
New medication repository program begins
Last session, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) worked with pharmacy students to pass medication repository language in the Health and Human Services Omnibus bill. Senator Jensen views this approach to reducing waste in health care as…
Senator Kiffmeyer: Happy Independence Day!
Neighbors, The Declaration of Independence, declared by twelve of the thirteen colonies of the United States of America, was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Two hundred and forty years…
Senator Miller legislative update: new laws effective July 1
Greetings from the District, The following select laws were passed during the 2019 legislative session and took effect on July 1, 2019. You can find a comprehensive list of all new laws here. Courtesy of…
Senator Rosen applauds opioid bill
Today, Governor Tim Walz hosted a ceremonial bill signing for new legislation to create an Opiate Epidemic Response Account. “Today is a great day for those struggling with opioid addiction, their families and supporters, for…
Sen. Jason Rarick honored as ‘Energy Champion’ by Coalition for a Secure Energy Future and Lignite Energy Council honors
Joel Johnson, Director of The Coalition for a Secure Energy Future (The Coalition) is announcing a series of “Energy Champion” awards to a group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators. Recipients of the award have championed an…
Sen. Miller attends exclusive workforce development conference
State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) this week attended an exclusive meeting aimed at preparing states to adapt to the world’s changing workforce needs. Sen. Miller received the invitation due to the work he has done…
Senator Kiffmeyer update for June 28: Freedom of the Press
Congratulations and in recognition of Big Lake’s 40th celebration of the West Sherburne Tribune Newspaper, I’ll share some history on the 1st Amendment to our constitution which includes freedom of the press. In the 13…
New laws effective July 1, 2019
As a result of legislation signed into law during the 2019 legislative session, including provisions within the two-year state budget agreement passed by the legislature, a series of new laws have gone into effect. You…
Jasinski: K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session
K-12 schools are big winners in 2019 session By: Senator John Jasinski Pop quiz: The Minnesota Constitution requires state funding for only two budget areas. One is Transportation. Can you guess the other? If you…
Senator Draheim to join President Trump for executive order on health care pricing
On Monday, June 24, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) will join President Donald Trump as the president signs an executive order to improve price transparency in health care. The ceremony is set to take place…