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March 11, 2019

Senator Relph, colleagues pass health insurance premium relief

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed an extension of the Minnesota Premium Security Plan, also known as ‘reinsurance’. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, awaits action by the House of Representatives. “Over the past…

March 11, 2019

Senator Rosen statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Jasinski statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Goggin statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate voted today to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 11, 2019

Senator Lang hails passing of health insurance premium relief

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed an extension of the Minnesota Premium Security Plan, also known as ‘reinsurance’. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, awaits action by the House of Representatives. “Minnesotans purchasing health…

March 11, 2019

Sen. Pratt’s school safety bill passes Senate Public Safety Committee

Legislation allows for local flexibility in school fire drills Legislation chief-authored by Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) to increase school safety in Minnesota passed the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on a bipartisan vote.…

March 11, 2019

Senator Bruce Anderson weekly update: eliminating income taxes on Social Security, cleaning up MNLARS, and ditch mowing

Friends and Neighbors, The first two months of session has effectively been a free-for-all. Every legislator is free to introduce as many bills as they want on any topic that interests them. However, the first…

Patients First: Lowering the cost of health care

March 11, 2019

Senate Republicans pass ‘reinsurance’ extension

Today, Senate Republicans passed legislation to extend the successful reinsurance program in Minnesota for three years. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable, and without any additional cost to…

March 11, 2019

Senator Rarick statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

The Minnesota Senate today voted to extend Minnesota’s successful Reinsurance program for three more years. The Republican reform, which was first implemented in 2017, has been so successful that both local media and national news…

March 8, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 3/8/19

Sen. Paul Anderson’s links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senpaulanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTAnderson_MN SF628: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF628&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF670: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF670&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF799: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF799&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF973: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF973&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF993: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF993&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1110: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1110&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1237: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1237&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1473: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1473&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1573: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1573&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1583: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1583&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1702: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1702&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1704: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1704&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1831: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1831&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf SF1832:…

March 7, 2019

Sen. Nelson’s ‘Snow Day Relief Act’ passes MN Senate

Legislation allows school districts to avoid financial penalties and encourages e-learning days 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…

March 7, 2019

Sen. Koran named Vice-Chair of Minnesota Legislative Audit Commission

Koran’s post is top Senate leadership position on the commission Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) was recently appointed as Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Minnesota Legislative Audit Commission (LAC), the top Senate leadership position on the…

March 7, 2019

Bipartisan bills would ban the use of TCE and provide oversight of Water Gremlin settlement proceeds

A bipartisan group of state legislators, including Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Sen. Jason Isaacson (DFL-Shoreview), Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood), Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL-Roseville), Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL-Maplewood), and Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL-White Bear Lake)…

March 7, 2019

Senator Lang’s bill to designate “Ryane Clark Memorial Highway” passes committee, awaits full vote

This week, legislation designating a portion of state Highway 23 between New London and Spicer as the “Ryane Clark Memorial Highway” wrapped up the committee process. The bill, authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), honors…

March 7, 2019

Senate Taxes Committee approves Chamberlain bill giving Minnesotans the freedom to legally bet on sports

Minnesota would join a fast growing list of states who allow citizens to wager on sporting events under a new bill from Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes). The move comes after the United States Supreme…

March 7, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn helps Minnesota families cover children’s education expenses

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) introduced legislation Tuesday that would help Minnesota families cover the costs of their children’s education expenses. The bill, S.F. 560, would alter the eligibility requirements for the K-12 Education Tax…

March 7, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson supports Minnesota’s public libraries

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) presented legislation Wednesday that would support Minnesota’s public libraries. The bill, S.F. 1704, increases and stabilizes funding for the state’s libraries. “Benjamin Franklin’s revolutionary idea of a public library…

March 7, 2019

Senator Relph, colleagues pass health insurance premium relief

Senator Rosen statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

Senator Jasinski statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

Senator Goggin statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

Senator Lang hails passing of health insurance premium relief

Sen. Pratt’s school safety bill passes Senate Public Safety Committee

Senator Bruce Anderson weekly update: eliminating income taxes on Social Security, cleaning up MNLARS, and ditch mowing

Senate Republicans pass ‘reinsurance’ extension

Senator Rarick statement on Senate extending Reinsurance program that has successfully reduced health insurance premiums

Sen. Paul Anderson’s legislative update: 3/8/19

Sen. Nelson’s ‘Snow Day Relief Act’ passes MN Senate

Sen. Koran named Vice-Chair of Minnesota Legislative Audit Commission

Bipartisan bills would ban the use of TCE and provide oversight of Water Gremlin settlement proceeds

Senator Lang’s bill to designate “Ryane Clark Memorial Highway” passes committee, awaits full vote

Senate Taxes Committee approves Chamberlain bill giving Minnesotans the freedom to legally bet on sports

Senator Justin Eichorn helps Minnesota families cover children’s education expenses

Senator Mark Johnson supports Minnesota’s public libraries

Senator Hall introduces legislation to make Dan Patch the official horse of Minnesota

Senator Lang notes several area projects affected by bonding fix

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka Includes Funding for Little Falls Water Treatment in Bonding Bill