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December 20, 2018

Sen. Jensen addresses National Governors Association Pharmaceutical Summit

Discussed price transparency and lowering costs of prescription drugs Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) was invited to Washington, D.C. to address the National Governor’s Association (NGA) Pharmaceutical Summit on December 11-12, 2018 regarding legislation he is introducing…

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December 20, 2018

Senate Republicans react to MPCA approval of three important PolyMet permits

On Thursday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced its decision to approve three important permits for the PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Today’s action includes approval of the water quality and air quality…

December 20, 2018

‘No Senior Ignored’: Senator Housley outlines elder care reforms for 2019 session

On Thursday, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) held a press conference outlining potential elder care reforms for the 2019 legislative session. The legislation comes as part of the ‘No Senior Ignored’ initiative, which highlights…

December 20, 2018

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen to hold a series of town halls in District 8 on January 3rd

Who: Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen What: Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen will be kicking off the new year and new legislative session by hosting a series of town halls throughout the district to discuss issues in the upcoming…

December 20, 2018

Senator Dan Hall: Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas!

This time of year is special for so many reasons. Holiday cheer fills hearts and homes, and the spirit of giving unites people and nations. For millions of people all across the world this is…

December 19, 2018

Sen. Anderson, Rep. McDonald to host town hall forum in Montrose

State Sen. Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) and State Rep. Joe McDonald (R-Delano) will be co-hosting a town hall for residents of House District 29A to discuss the state budget, health care, tax relief, and other legislative…

December 18, 2018

Senator Weber previews the 2019 legislative session

The elections are over and the new legislative session is almost upon us. When legislators convene in Saint Paul on January 8, we’ll get to work right away on the myriad of important issues that…

December 18, 2018

New laws effective January 1, 2019

The following select laws were passed during the 2018 legislative session and take effect on January 1, 2019. ‘Certified’ reinsurers join the state’s risk-sharing groups Minnesota will recognize a new class of reinsurance organizations deemed…

December 18, 2018

Sen. Torrey Westrom’s statement on Gov.-elect Walz’s appointee for MHFA Commissioner

Senator Torrey Westrom [R-Elbow Lake], Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Committee, released the following statement in response to Governor-elect Walz naming Jennifer Ho as his appointee to serve as Commissioner…

December 18, 2018

Senator Newman comments on transportation commissioner nomination

On Tuesday, Governor-elect Tim Walz nominated Margaret Anderson Kelliher to serve as commissioner of transportation. Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “Congratulations to Margaret…

December 18, 2018

Sen. David Osmek: The fact is, we can provide money without raising taxes

By Senator David Osmek Originally published in the StarTribune on 12/18/18 James Lenfestey may have his opinion (“Minnesota … must consider rural areas,” Dec. 11), but he is not entitled to his own facts or misleading…

December 17, 2018

Jasinski: Protecting veterans from scammers

Identity theft is a hot issue right now, but even with better tools to track and combat hacking and phishing, scammers are still finding quite a bit of success. Veterans are particularly susceptible to these…

December 14, 2018

Sen. Jensen encourages Carver Co. communities & organizations to apply for Urban Agriculture Grants

Grant application deadline: 1/17/18 Senator Scott Jensen [R-Chaska] is encouraging local Carver County non-profit organizations,for-profit businesses, schools, Native American tribal communities, and local government entities to apply for Urban Agriculture Grants provided by the Minnesota…

December 14, 2018

Senator Weber applauds ruling upholding legislative oversight of state agencies

Administrative law judge upholds legislative authority to delay ‘Nitrogen Rule’ In a recent court order, an administrative law judge has upheld the legislature’s authority to delay implementation of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s proposed Groundwater…

December 13, 2018

Senator Relph announces grant application deadline extension

Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) announced an extension of the deadline to apply for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Urban Agriculture Grant Program from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Applications for the program,…

December 13, 2018

Senator Goggin: MDA Extends Deadline for Urban Agriculture Grants

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) announced today that due to high demand the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for the Urban Agriculture Grant program until January 17, 2019. The Urban…

December 13, 2018

Senator Roger Chamberlain named Legislator of the Year by Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Minnesota State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) was named the 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) at the organization’s annual meeting and trade show in…

December 11, 2018

Sen. Draheim holding Legislative Solutions Town Halls

Seeks public input on legislative priorities Senator Rich Draheim will hold two town hall listening sessions at the Belle Plaine and Elko-New Market Libraries on December 18th, prior to the start of the 2019 Minnesota…

December 11, 2018

Jeff Howe sworn in as Minnesota’s newest state senator

On Tuesday, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) was officially sworn in to the Minnesota Senate. Senator Howe, who was elected in a November special election for the seat formerly held by Lieutenant Governor Michelle Fischbach, represents…

December 11, 2018

Senator Weber comments on $1.5 billion budget surplus

Last week, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast. The forecast, which details the state’s finances, projected a surplus of $1.544 billion for the upcoming two-year budget cycle – the largest budget surplus…