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Recent News About Minnesota State Senate
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Senate Republicans vote to end Walz's emergency powers
The resolution to end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers passed 36 to 31 by the Minnesota Senate, with Sen. Scott Jensen (R-Chanhassen) voting in favor of ending the emergency powers.
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Newman calls on Walz to apologize to National Guard
Minnesota State Sen. Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) has called on Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to make an apology to the National Guard for his "disparaging" remarks saying "they deserve better."
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Senate resolution limits Walz's power to open or close schools broadly
Senate Republicans recently passed a resolution that would allow school districts across the state to individually choose the best option, in-person or remote instruction, for their students this fall.
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Newman reviews law enforcement actions after third precinct burned, highways blocked during riots
Sen. Scott Newman has shared results from a review into law enforcement actions and responses to riots and the burning of the third precinct, according to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus on July 16.
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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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Jensen's bill to help diabetics get insulin clears joint committee
A bill that sets up a system for diabetics who can’t afford insulin to get it at a reduced cost cleared a joint Minnesota House and Senate conference committee.
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New legislation protects rural pharmacies from Big Pharma, preventing PBM price gouging
New legislation is being drawn up to protect rural independent drug stores from Prescription Benefits Managers (PBMs) price gouging, which is putting access to affordable prescriptions for Minnesota residents at risk, Sen. Rich Draheim and Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen announced March 12.
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Emergency coronavirus funding passed by the Minnesota Senate
The Minnesota Senate passed Sen. Jerry Relph’s authored bill regarding emergency funding in a fight against the coronavirus, according to the Minnesota State Senate Republicans.
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Osmek speaks on bipartisan success in passing 2020 budget
Recently, Sen. David Osmek, along with the rest of the Minnesota lawmakers met for the opening day of the 2020 legislative session in St. Paul at the Minnesota State Capitol.