News – Page 281 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 3, 2019

Senate Republicans on DFL healthcare budget: “Unaffordable”, “cuts are baffling”, “ONECare is more of a slogan than a plan”

St. Paul—House Democrats rolled out an expensive and unaffordable budget for healthcare this morning. Included in their budget is a $1 billion tax increase on every trip to the doctor and dentist, every surgery and…

April 3, 2019

Senate Taxes Committee hears Bruce Anderson bill for Monticello Fire Station

Minnesota’s Senate Taxes Committee on Wednesday heard a bill from Sen. Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) that would provide the city of Monticello a sales tax exemption for materials, supplies, and equipment used during construction of the…

April 3, 2019

Sen. Benson & Rep. Robbins introduce legislation to ban pelvic exams without consent

On Wednesday, Senator Michelle Benson, R- Ham Lake and Chair of the HHS Finance & Policy Committee in the Senate, held a press conference to announce the introduction of SF2782, a bill to make it a…

April 3, 2019

Senator Dahms, colleagues pass comprehensive response to opioid epidemic

This week, the Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation to combat the state’s ongoing opioid addiction crisis. The legislation, which passed with wide bipartisan support, takes a multi-pronged approach in responding to the opioid epidemic. “Opioid…

April 3, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson joins community leaders at Second Harvest Heartland “wall breaking”

Anderson bills provided funding for food center expansion, expand school breakfast for in-need children Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined local business leaders and community officials at the “wall breaking” ceremony for Second Harvest Heartland’s food…

April 3, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson joins MN Senate in overwhelmingly passing bipartisan bill tackling opioid crisis

Passed overwhelmingly, legislation targets multi-faceted approach in addressing opioid epidemic Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined his Minnesota State Senate colleagues in overwhelmingly passing bipartisan legislation that tackles the ongoing opioid addiction crisis through a multi-faceted approach.…

April 3, 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 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

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…