Senator Mark Johnson attends March for Life
On Tuesday, Senator Mark Johnson joined thousands of Minnesotans at the state Capitol in St. Paul for the annual March for Life to give voice to the idea that human rights belong to all human…
‘Hands-free bill’ passes first Senate committee
On Wednesday, legislation that prohibits drivers from using cell phones to place calls outside of hands-free mode cleared its first Senate committee. The legislation, known as the ‘hands-free bill’ and authored by Senator Scott Newman…
Senator Limmer invites nominations for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year
The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Women Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Dayton, Rogers, Maple Grove, Osseo, and Hassan Township are invited to nominate outstanding female…
Senator Limmer update: top priorities for 2019
Friends and Neighbors, I spent a lot of time during the interim listening to your concerns and your ideas. Your feedback is what helped shape our early session agenda. The first five bills of the…
Sen. Osmek’s bill to make penalty for distracted driving accidents equal to DUI passes committee on unanimous, bipartisan vote
On Wednesday, January 23, legislation chief-authored by Senator David Osmek [R-Mound] to discourage distracted driving and raise awareness of the problem passed the Senate Transportation Committee on a bipartisan, unanimous vote. Under the proposal, the…
Housley, Dettmer announce February town hall meetings
Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) and Representative Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) announced a set of town hall meetings during the month of February. The town hall meetings are an opportunity for constituents to interact…
Senator Lang’s biomass plant compensation legislation passes first committee hurdle
Legislation to provide compensation to businesses affected by the Benson Power Plant passed a key committee hurdle on Tuesday. Senate File 182, authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia), was cleared by the Senate Energy and…
Sen. Koran addresses Cambridge’s Polaris Battalion Division of Navy Sea Cadets
Honored cadets at annual military ball in Braham On January 12, Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) addressed the Polaris Battalion Division of the Navy Sea Cadets at their annual military ball. The Cambridge based cadet…
Jasinski — Tax season tips
Tax season tips: How tax conformity could impact you By: Senator John Jasinski It is unlikely your ears perk up with excitement when you hear the phrase “tax conformity.” Yet, tax conformity has the potential…
Sen. Westrom co-authors broadband expansion legislation
Holds rural development committee hearing on topic Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) is co-authoring legislation to expand broadband access in Greater Minnesota. Senator Westrom, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing…
Sen. Paul Anderson, bipartisan coalition authoring special education reforms that reduce paperwork for teachers, put focus back on students
Watch press conference here Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) joined a bipartisan coalition of senators in introducing a series of reforms to strengthen Minnesota’s special education policies, alleviate unnecessary burdens on teachers, put the focus back on…
‘Patients First’: Senator Housley calls for innovation in health care
This week, the Senate Republican majority announced a series of innovative ideas designed to reduce health care costs and cut through the red tape to give consumers better choices and more say in their own…
Senator Jasinski bill making it easier for veterans to determine tax break eligibility clears first committee
A bill authored by State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to streamline the process by which disabled veterans get tax benefits they are qualified for cleared its first committee Thursday, January 17. Senate File 58 allows…
Senator Warren Limmer announces early session priorities
State Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) has announced a series of key initial priorities the legislature will address in 2019. Sen. Limmer said the first five bills of the year will focus on issues impacting…
Special education reforms will reduce paperwork for teachers, put the focus back on students
A bipartisan coalition of senators today introduced a series of reforms to strengthen Minnesota’s special education policies, put the focus back on students, keep teachers in the classroom, and save school districts money in the…
Sen. Draheim: Just Drive – tackling distracted driving in Minnesota
by Senator Rich Draheim Originally published in the Northfield News on 1/16/18 As anyone who drives our Minnesota roadways can tell you, distracted driving is reaching a crisis level in our state. While making the…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Support local servicewomen with nominations for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year
The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Sherburne, Wright, and Hennepin counties are invited to nominate outstanding female veterans who have…
Sen. Jensen & Senate Republicans unveil innovative legislation to reduce health care costs
Watch today’s press conference here. Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) and his fellow Senate Republican colleagues unveiled a number of innovative ideas aimed at reducing health care costs today, promising to cut through red tape to…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: Support local servicewomen with nominations for 2019 Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year
The Minnesota Women Veterans Initiative is now accepting applications for its annual Minnesota Women Veteran of the Year Award. Residents of Sherburne, Wright, and Hennepin counties are invited to nominate outstanding female veterans who have…
Sen. Draheim joins colleagues in unveiling innovative legislation aimed at reducing health care costs
Watch today’s press conference here. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) joined his fellow Senate colleagues in unveiling several innovative ideas aimed at reducing health care costs, promising to cut through red tape, give consumers more…