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February 7, 2019

Sen. Jensen introduces bipartisan ballot access legislation

Bill would lower vote threshold required for Major Party status, expand petition timeline Watch press conference here Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) and Representative Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington) joined chairs representing every Minor Political Party in the…

February 7, 2019

Senator Lang urges federal government to fund planned Montevideo veterans home

On Thursday, an official Senate resolution urging the federal government to fund its share of the proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. The resolution, co-authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), passed the Senate…

February 7, 2019

Sen. Mark Johnson responds to attempted pipeline shut down

On Monday, four protesters were arrested for attempting to close pipeline valves for Enbridge’s Line 3 and Line 4 pipelines which stretch across north-central Minnesota. The activists broke into a facility in southeast Grand Rapids…

February 7, 2019

Senator Dan Hall co-authors legislation to expand Metro Mobility services to Lakeville

On Wednesday, the Senate’s Transportation Finance and Policy Committee took up legislation co-authored by Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) that would expand Metro Mobility services to provide coverage for residents in the cities of Columbus, Forest…

February 7, 2019

Goggin bill would combat spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Minnesota deer

A bill authored by State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) would jumpstart the state’s efforts to combat Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a devastating neurological disease that affects deer, elk, moose, reindeer, and caribou. Sen. Goggin’s…

February 7, 2019

Legislation protecting electronic monitoring rights passes first Senate committee

On Wednesday, legislation that would give elderly and vulnerable adults, and their guardians or families, the right to electronic monitoring passed the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee. The bill, authored by Senator Karin Housley…

February 6, 2019

Senator Rosen offers tips for 2019 tax season

State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) wants residents of Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties to know they could be eligible for free tax filing resources available from the state,…

February 6, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson legislative update: here’s what is happening in St. Paul

Friends and neighbors, If you’re reading this, congratulations: you survived the polar vortex! It was a challenging few days, but Minnesotans are a pretty tough bunch so I’m not surprised we made it through unscathed.…

February 6, 2019

Jasinski: ‘Hands Free’, other bills currently moving through the legislature

‘Hands Free’, other bills currently moving through the legislature By: Senator John Jasinski We are nearly one month into the 2019 legislative session. Even though we can’t begin in-depth discussions on the state budget until…

February 6, 2019

Goggin: Preparing for tax season

Preparing for tax season By: Senator Mike Goggin Tax season is upon us once again, and though April is still a couple months away I know many of you like to get a jump on…

February 5, 2019

Sen. Eichorn: Attempted pipeline shutdown was reckless and dangerous

On Monday, four protesters were arrested for attempting to close pipeline valves for Enbridge’s Line 3 and Line 4 pipelines which stretch across north-central Minnesota. The activists broke into a facility in southeast Grand Rapids…

February 5, 2019

Sen. Westrom to hold public town halls – 2/15/19

Free of charge and joined by Rep. Jeff Backer Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) and Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) will hold a series of town hall listening sessions throughout House District 12A on Friday,…

February 5, 2019

Sen. Paul Utke: Legislation needed to protect against repeated pipeline attacks

On Monday, four protesters were arrested for attempting to close pipeline valves for Enbridge’s Line 3 and Line 4 pipelines which stretch across north-central Minnesota. The activists broke into a facility in near Grand Rapids…

February 5, 2019

Sen. Paul Utke Receives National MS Society 2018 Legislator of the Year Award

It was an honor to be recognized as the National MS Society legislator of the year for 2018. This recognition was due to our work on the Step Therapy Bill this past year. This was…

February 5, 2019

Chamberlain, Runbeck to host February listening sessions in Hugo and Circle Pines

State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and State Representative Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) will be co-hosting two listening sessions in February for residents of House District 38A, which includes Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington,…

February 4, 2019

Senator Paul Utke: Feds should honor commitment to Minnesota Vets and Bemidji Veterans Home

On Thursday, a resolution co-authored by Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) asking the United States federal government to honor veterans by funding its portion of construction costs for proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston was…

February 4, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson: Support Our Veterans in Greater Minnesota

On Thursday, a resolution asking the United States federal government to honor veterans by funding its portion of construction costs for proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston was heard in the Senate’s Committee on Veterans…

February 4, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn Continues Support of Bemidji Veterans Home

On Thursday, Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) presented a resolution asking the United States federal government to honor veterans by funding construction costs for proposed veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston. Over $31 million in state…

February 4, 2019

Sen. Dan Hall co-authors legislation to protect kids operating lemonade stands

Children who operate lemonade or hot dog stands would be protected from petty calls to the police under a bill currently moving through the Senate. The legislation, co-authored by Dan Hall (R-Burnsville), would allow any…

February 4, 2019

Senator Kiffmeyer joins fellow legislators condemn the New York law and Virginia bill allowing abortions up to the moment of birth

On Thursday, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) joined her fellow Senate and House Republicans at a joint press conference to express opposition to a law in New York and a bill in Virginia that will allow…