Combatting the Opioid Crisis, Supporting Veterans

Governor Tim Walz signed two bills into law Tuesday, May 10: the omnibus veterans bill and a settlement agreement that will distribute to cities and counties Minnesota’s portion of a multi-state $26 billion settlement with some opioid manufacturers and distributors. 

Senator Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, joins Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke to talk about her efforts to hold the pharmaceutical industry responsible for their role in the opioid crisis and how the incoming funds will be used, and Senator Andrew Lang, R-Olivia, chair of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, provides details on the the initiatives to support veterans and veterans' services.

Also in the program, highlights from the Senate debate on a bill that would authorize insurance companies to develop paid family leave wage replacement products in Minnesota and the E-12 education conference committee as members seek to find common ground on supplemental spending priorities.