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February 12, 2019

Senator Dahms’ health insurance premium security extension passes first committee

On Tuesday, legislation to extend the Minnesota Premium Security Plan for an additional three years cleared its first committee. The bill, commonly referred to as “reinsurance”, passed the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and…

February 12, 2019

Sen. Mark Johnson: Inexcusable for Gov. Walz to continue challenge of Enbridge Line 3

On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz’s announced his decision to proceed with efforts to challenge the Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline. The petition for reconsideration challenges the unanimous decision by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to…

February 12, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson recognized as Legislative Leader by Minnesota Housing Partnership

To recognize exceptional dedication to the advancement of affordable housing at the State Capitol in 2018 Minnesota Housing Partnership’s (MHP) named Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) as an inaugural recipient of MHP’s Legislative Leader…

February 12, 2019

Senator Mark Johnson introduces tax abatement legislation to reduce gas energy costs for residential and business consumers

On Tuesday, February 5, Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) presented legislation that would provide property tax abatements on small town natural gas pipelines. The legislation, SF 318, would allow for expansion of natural gas…

February 12, 2019

Sen. Eichorn responds to Gov. Walz challenge of Enbridge Line 3

February 12, 2019

Sen. Mathews: Gov. Walz flunks first chance at “One Minnesota”

Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Milaca), Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy, issued the following statement concerning Gov. Walz’s decision to continue the Dayton Administration’s Minnesota taxpayer funded lawsuit to oppose…

February 12, 2019

Goggin responds to Gov. Walz’s Line 3 pipeline decision

Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) on Governor Tim Walz’s decision to appeal the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Program: “The governor’s decision was disappointing and frustrating. Gov. Walz talks a lot about ‘One Minnesota,’ but in…

February 12, 2019

Sen. Julie Rosen receives Minnesota Hospital Association Public Achievement Award

The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) honored Sen. Julie Rosen with its 2018 Public Achievement Award, which recognizes a public official or a private citizen who has performed extraordinary service in health care policy. The award…

February 12, 2019

Sen. Carrie Ruud & Rep. Dale Lueck author charitable gambling tax reform allowing organizations to give back more to their communities

(St. Paul- MN) This session, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) and Representative Dale Lueck (R- Aitkin) have co-introduced bills related to charitable gambling. The legislation would reduce the taxes rates across the board for charitable…

February 12, 2019

Senator Justin Eichorn authors charitable gambling tax reform to make sure donations serve local communities and causes

On Thursday, the Senate’s Committee on Taxes heard several bills related to charitable gambling. One piece of legislation, SF 414, was authored by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids). That bill would exempt donations from the…

February 12, 2019

Senator Paul Utke: Disappointed to see Gov. Walz challenge Enbridge Line 3

It is very disappointing to hear that Governor Walz and his administration are going to follow the Dayton administration and appeal of the Certificate of Need for the Line 3 Pipeline Replacement project. Enbridge started…

February 12, 2019

Statement of Senate Leader Gazelka on Governor Walz’s decision to continue appeal of Line 3 pipeline

Statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) on Governor Tim Walz’s decision to appeal the Enbirdge Line 3 Replacement Program: “I’m surprised Governor Walz is ignoring the overwhelming public record on the Line 3…

February 11, 2019

Senate Education Committee hears Chamberlain bill to help students with dyslexia

The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee last week heard a number of bills that would improve student reading proficiency in Minnesota, including a bill authored by Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) that would help students…

February 11, 2019

Senator Bruce Anderson highlights tax preparation resources available to Minnesotans

State Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) wants residents of Wright and Hennepin Counties to know they could be eligible for free tax filing resources available from the state, including assistance preparing returns and free e-filing. “I…

February 11, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s Legislative Update: 2/11/19

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February 8, 2019

Sen. Paul Anderson’s community-based job training bill heard in Jobs Committee

Bipartisan legislation invests in North Minneapolis-based Summit Academy OIC On Monday, February 4, the Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth heard Senator Paul Anderson’s bipartisan legislation he chief-authored to invest in vocational training and…

February 8, 2019

Sen. Bruce Anderson: taking care of at-risk veterans

Friends and neighbors, It has been another whirlwind week at the capitol. Below is a rundown of what we did last week. Taking care of at-risk veterans Last year, the Senate secured funding for three…

February 7, 2019

Senator-elect Jason Rarick to be sworn in on Wednesday, February 13

Senator-elect Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) will be sworn in to the Minnesota Senate on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. On February 5, Senator-elect Rarick won a special election to represent District 11, which includes all or…

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…