Minnesota State Senate
Recent News About Minnesota State Senate
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Benson makes statement in support of Fairview Health Services operational changes
Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) has issued a statement about Fairview Health Services' operational and structural changes.
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Minnesota Grocers Association launches Drug Disposal Awareness Program
A new statewide industry Drug Disposal Awareness Program has been announced by the Minnesota Grocers Association and Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative.
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Minnesota Senate approves act to help veterans receive treatment instead of jail time
The Minnesota Senate recently unanimously approved The Veterans Restorative Justice Act, a bill that aims to divert at-risk veterans toward probation and social service programs instead of jail time when they commit certain less-severe crimes.
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Benson, Senate Republicans vote for an end to Walz's emergency powers
Senate Republicans again pressed for the end of Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers as part of their opening floor session on Aug. 12.
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Benson defends National Guard after Walz calls them '19 year olds who are cooks'
After Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was claimed to hesitate to send in the National Guard to the city, Gov. Tim Walz commented on the hesitation.
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Benson disappointed in lawsuit against Alec Smith Affordable Insulin Act
Sen. Michelle Benson issued a statement expressing her disappointment in PhRMA for filing a lawsuit against the Alec Smith Affordable Insulin Act, which would provide free insulin to those who cannot afford it.
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Chamberlain gives update on special Senate session
Sen. Roger Chamberlain released a special statement recently on the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus website.
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Benson asks residents to help local communities
Minnesota Sen. Michelle Benson is calling on residents to help the community by cleaning up and donating money.
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Chamberlain calls on Walz to reopen state
Minnesota Sen. Roger Chamberlain issued a statement calling on Gov. Tim Walz to reopen the state's economy.
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Minnesota church guidelines are 'disrespectful,' Benson says
Deputy Majority Leader Michelle Benson released a statement claiming Gov. Tim Walz's guidelines for places of worship are disrespectful to the faith communities.
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From Minnesota State Wire
Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.
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From Minnesota State Wire
Benson pleased that Minnesota can resume elective surgeries
Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) is glad that Gov. Tim Walz has signed an order to resume elective surgeries in Minnesota.
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Abeler urges Walz to open safe, non-essential businesses
Sen. Jim Abeler gave an update on the coronavirus pandemic status in Minnesota, urging to governor to let safe businesses open to save dying cities in the state.
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Minnesota Legislature cooperates on nonpartisan COVID-19 relief
After both the Minnesota House and Senate recently passed $330 million of COVID-19 response legislation, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt hailed the nonpartisan cooperation and contrasted it to the lack of similar cooperation at the federal level.
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Benson supports postponing elective surgeries
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an order postponing elective surgical procedures to allow the state’s health care providers to focus on the COVID-19 crisis, a move Sen. Michelle Benson supported.
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DHS Commissioner shares department issues with Senate committee members
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Jodi Harpstead visited the members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee early in December to share her 90-day report on her progress in the position.
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Sen. Rarick on Veterans Day: 'Every citizen has a role to play in carrying the legacy and burden of freedom'
Minnesota state Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Brook Park) recently took time to thank Armed Force officers everywhere in recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
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Tax surplus allows funding for school safety, Metro Mobility
Three state programs will receive a total of $63 million due to budget officials allocating the money to them, MinnPost reports.