 A bill to offset health insurance premium rate hikes passed in the Senate today, Republicans who control the legislature have pushed for income-based subsidies to offset 50 to 67 percent increases on the individual market this year. They're also looking to allow for-profit insurers to sell plans in Minnesota. Governor Mark Dayton and other Democrats have said that the setup would take too long to deliver the checks. We are probably going to move at slightly different speeds than the Senate, but we are going to make sure that all members get a chance to be heard. We're going to be talking about miniature and health care and health insurance a lot this session, lots of different potential reforms coming up. I look forward to working with everybody that's going to be involved, people from the administration, House, Senate, everybody. The House is expected to pass similar legislation next week. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.