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March 24, 2017

Sen. Draheim: Advancing Minnesota agenda willing to try something different

You may have read about our new Advancing Minnesota agenda. This is our vision for the state of Minnesota, so you can be confident about what we believe is the best path for our state…

March 22, 2017

Senate Transportation Chair Newman on proposed budget

As chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, I have been working on a transportation budget bill that meets the needs of all corners of our state. On Monday, my colleagues and I…

March 18, 2017

Sen. Nelson’s prior authorization reform moves forward following committee hearing

Legislation aimed at ensuring a patient’s needed medication would continue to be covered under their existing insurance policy was given its first committee hearing last week. The bill, authored by Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), would…

March 17, 2017

Sen. Koran helps advance health care reform with support for reinsurance program

Senate Republicans continued work to Advance Minnesota’s health care system with the second major reform bill in three months. In January, the new majority showed its commitment to health care reform when it passed the…

March 17, 2017

Advancing Minnesota: Senate Republican 2017 budget targets prioritize health care, transportation and tax relief

Minnesota Senate Republicans released their budget targets for the 2017 session today making healthcare, transportation and tax relief their top priorities. Senate leaders committed $900 million for the tax bill to deliver a permanent tax…

MN Senate Republicans Advancing Minnesota Tax Relief

March 16, 2017

Senate Republicans Advancing Minnesota with $900 million pro-growth tax plan

Minnesota Senate Republicans today unveiled a $900 million pro-growth tax plan that targets permanent relief to all taxpayers and provides a significant boost to the economy, especially in Greater Minnesota. The Senate Republican tax relief…

Minnesota Senate Republicans - Health Care Emergency Aid and Access

March 16, 2017

Senate Republicans Advance Minnesota’s health care market with the Minnesota Premium Security Plan

Today, Senate Republicans will again deliver on their ongoing commitment to Advance Minnesota’s health care system with the second major reform bill in three months, the Minnesota Premium Security Plan. Senate File 720 will stabilize…

March 16, 2017

Sen. Jerry Relph on the passing of Dan Coborn

Sen. Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) released the following statement on the passing of Dan Coborn: “Central Minnesota, and our entire state, is better off because of people like Dan Coborn. A giant in the greater…

March 16, 2017

Miller gets hearings on local tax relief bills

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) is helping lead the effort on several tax relief proposals that will significantly benefit local citizens and communities, including tax relief for students, senior citizens, farmers, and small businesses as well…

March 16, 2017

Draheim, Vogel to host series of legislative town hall meetings

House District 20A residents are invited to attend any of several town hall meetings co-hosted by Sen. Rich Draheim, R-Madison Lake, and Rep. Bob Vogel, R-Elko New Market on Saturday, March 18. The meetings are…

March 7, 2017

Sen. Goggin bill helps veterans start a new career

Veterans who are looking to transition into a new civilian career would receive an extra boost thanks to a bill being debated in the Senate. The Senate Jobs Committee recently heard Senate File 1350, which…

March 7, 2017

Questions and facts about REAL ID

Here are answers to frequently asked questions surrounding the Senate REAL ID bill: Download as PDF

March 3, 2017

Sen. Weber on budget growth, local government aid, ditch mowing

As we move into March, two full months of the legislative session are already behind us. This week brought a number of important bills before committees and to the floor, as well as the release…

Sen. Dahms listens to committee testimony

March 2, 2017

Sen. Dahms legislation seeks to remedy ditch mowing policy

Legislation prohibiting the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) from enacting certain policies related to the mowing of highway ditches cleared the full Senate on Thursday. The bill, Senate File 218, prohibits MnDOT from requiring, issuing,…

February 28, 2017

Sen. Nelson comments on February budget forecast

An updated statewide budget forecast was released this morning by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), providing the most up-to-date picture of the state’s finances. The forecast projects a $1.65 billion budget surplus, up from a…

February 28, 2017

Draheim votes to repeal Sunday sales ban

State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), voted yesterday to overturn the state law preventing liquor stores from operating on Sundays. House File 30 would let liquor stores sell beer, wine, and alcohol between the hours…

February 28, 2017

Mathews legislation for Sherco plant signed into law

Legislation that paves the way for the construction of a natural gas plant to be built on the site of the current Sherco plant in Becker was signed into law on Tuesday. The bill, authored…

February 27, 2017

Nelson joins bipartisan majority in clearing Sunday liquor sales

A bipartisan coalition of legislators, including Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), voted on Monday to approve legislation allowing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. “I voted ‘yes’ along with a majority of constituents who support giving…

February 27, 2017

Senate passes bill to repeal Sunday liquor sales ban

Minnesota’s 159-year-old ban on Sunday liquor sales is poised to fall after the state Senate voted on Monday to repeal the law. By a vote of 38 to 28, the Senate passed House File 30,…

February 24, 2017

Education Committee hears Miller bill to help Caledonia school district

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) recently introduced Senate File 709, which would reimburse Caledonia Area Public Schools for interest payments made on its “maximum effort” loan for school facilities. Caledonia originally qualified for the loan based…