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STAFF BLOG TALES FROM THE CHIEF Speaking with Allen Quist
Last month, I spoke with a pair of candidates - Tom Bakk (Democrat) and Pat Anderson (Republican) - who hope to be Minnesota's next governor. Blogs about those interviews can be found in the "Tal...
Posted on 12/2/09 at 3:57 AM
Letter: Hamilton - I'm fighting for long-term care facilities, nursing homes
During a comprehensive health and human services finance bill debate on the Minnesota House floor, I — as well as other rural lawmakers — made the attempt to give nursing homes and long-term care facilities and their employees much-needed funding increases
By District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake , April 25, 2013
Letter: Pay raises needed for those who care for our elderly, developmentally disabled
I will support legislation that is intended to give nursing homes, group homes and long-term care facilities — and their employees — a long-overdue pay raise.
By District 22 Sen. Bill Weber, R-Luverne , April 23, 2013
Letter: Many deserve thanks for cottage fundraiser
The eighth annual Sunset Cottage Fundraiser was a great success. Thank you to each of you who attended and those who purchased items at the auction, both live and silent.
By Sharon Lynn, Chair, The Hospice Committee , April 11, 2013
Letter: Cuts to long-term care are shocking, wrong
Recently, the Minnesota House Democratic majority unveiled its budget targets for the next two years. The proposal would spend more than $39 billion on state government programs — nearly $4 billion more than what’s being spent in our current budget — and contains a $2.4 billion increase in state taxes.
By District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake , April 09, 2013
Ready for reform
Minnesota health insurance marketplace close to realityST. PAUL — Minnesota is just a few steps away from some of the biggest health insurance reforms in recent history.
By Danielle Killey , March 15, 2013
Letter: Health care exchange does more harm than good
The Minnesota House has approved legislation that creates a health insurance exchange in Minnesota. I opposed this version of the legislation because the bill does not guarantee better health care, lower insurance premiums, increased coverage or savings in the health care system.
By District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne , March 13, 2013
Health marketplace makes a big change
Weber: It's the beginning of the end of the greatest health insurance systemST. PAUL — Sen. Tony Lourey endured 12 hours of debate on what he called the biggest change in the Minnesota health care system in decades.
By Don Davis , March 08, 2013
Column: Prescription drug prices should be affordable for seniors
WASHINGTON — Medicare has been a great American success story, protecting the health and financial well-being of millions of senior citizens. It’s an American promise that should never be broken.
By Sen. Amy Klobuchar , February 15, 2013
Letter: Giving to support Hospice Cottage is appreciated
It’s that wonderful time of the year when we pause to give thanks for our many blessings and reflect on the events of the coming year.
By Karen Freese, Worthington , December 21, 2012
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