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January 9, 2018

Sen. Andrew Lang & committee tours West Central MN bonding projects; vets home in Montevideo

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) and members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee toured several proposed infrastructure projects in west central Minnesota, including a proposed veterans home in Montevideo. The senators toured the projects in preparation…

January 9, 2018

Jasinski: Ongoing fiasco in state’s system for licensing vehicles

This column originally ran in the Owatonna People’s Press. Ongoing fiasco in state’s system for licensing vehicles By: Senator John Jasinski On January 4, the Senate Transportation Committee held a second hearing to investigate the…

January 9, 2018

Goggin: New health care option for farmers off to a fast start

More than 1700 people across Minnesota have enrolled for health care coverage through two agricultural cooperative health plans during Minnesota’s recent open enrollment period. State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) fiercely advocated for the health…

January 8, 2018

Senator Miller asks IRRRB Commissioner Phillips for answers related to Range Trust

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona), the chairman of the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee, has sent a letter to Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRRB) Commissioner Mark Phillips seeking answers to several…

January 8, 2018

Sen. Nelson: MNLARS Mayhem

Sen. Carla Nelson: MNLARS Mayhem Over the last half year, if you have purchased a vehicle or renewed your license plate tabs, you have probably experienced Minnesota’s new automotive licensing system, MNLARS. And, if your…

January 5, 2018

Senator Gazelka applauds issuance of Polymet draft permit

In response to the decision by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to issue a draft permit for PolyMet Mining’s proposed Iron Range copper-nickel mining operation, Senate Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) issued the following…

January 4, 2018

Senator Jasinski comments on MNLARS oversight hearing

The Senate Transportation Committee today held its second hearing this interim to investigate failures related to Minnesota’s new vehicle licensing and registration system, called MNLARS. During the course of the roughly 90 minute hearing, legislators…

January 3, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson recognized for work on disability issues

State Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) has been recognized by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) for his work on behalf of the disability community during the 2017 legislative session — including funding increases…

January 3, 2018

Statement from Senator Michelle Fischbach regarding her becoming acting lieutenant governor

“At 12:01 a.m. this morning, in accordance with the Minnesota Constitution, I ascended to the position of acting lieutenant governor. My primary focus will continue to be serving the citizens of Senate District 13 in…

January 3, 2018

Jasinski: Greater Minnesota deserves fair share of Corridors of Commerce funding

This column originally ran in the Owatonna People’s Press Greater Minnesota deserves its fair share of Corridors of Commerce funding By: Sen. John Jasinski Last fall, Republicans were swept into control of the Minnesota Senate…

January 2, 2018

Senate Transportation Committee to hold MNLARS hearing on January 4

A meeting of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee has been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 4 in Room 1200 of the Minnesota Senate Building in St. Paul. The purpose of the…

December 29, 2017

Senator Lang, Capital Investment Committee to tour area projects seeking bonding

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) will join members of the Senate Capital Investment Committee on a tour of area projects seeking state funding. The tour, which will take place on Monday, January 8, is part of…

December 29, 2017

Statement from Senator Kiffmeyer on the retirement of Commissioner Baden

After Thursday’s retirement announcement of Minnesota IT Services Commissioner Tom Baden, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) chairwoman of the Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee issued the following statement: “I thank Commissioner…

December 27, 2017

New Minnesota laws effective January 1, 2018

On January 1, 2018, a series of new laws will go into effect across Minnesota. These changes to state law join those that went into effect last summer and were passed during the the historically-productive 2017 legislative…

December 21, 2017

Statement from Senate Leader Gazelka on attorney general’s advisory opinion

In response to the advisory opinion issued by the attorney general’s office regarding the succession to lieutenant governor, Senate Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) issued the following statement: “We just received the opinion of Solicitor General Gilbert, and…

December 20, 2017

Release: Jasinski pushes to maintain Corridors of Commerce funding for Greater Minnesota

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has sent a letter to the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Charlie Zelle expressing his concern about a potential policy change that would shift millions of Corridors of Commerce…

December 19, 2017

Senator Michelle Benson statement on resignation of Department of Health Commissioner Ehlinger

Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chairwoman Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) today released the following statement on the resignation of Dr. Ed Ehlinger from his position as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. “While…

December 19, 2017

Statement from Senator Housley on the resignation of Commissioner Ehlinger

After Tuesday’s resignation of Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, issued the following statement: “It is abundantly…

December 15, 2017

Statement from Senate President Fischbach following meeting with governor

Senate President Michelle Fischbach (R-Paynesville) issued the following statement after her meeting with Governor Dayton today: “I would like to thank the Governor for the delicious lunch and a great conversation. We had a good…

December 13, 2017

Sen. Utke encourages constituents to submit comments to DNR regarding sustainable timber harvest analysis

The Department of Natural Resources is currently taking comments until Dec. 30 on a sustainable timber harvest analysis which they plan to use to determine the statewide timber harvest level on DNR-administered forest land. The…