 Republicans who control the Minnesota legislature have their plans to address health insurance costs. GOP lawmakers vowed to quickly move a relief package for the residents paying premium increases of up to 67% this year on the individual market. But disagreements with Governor Mark Dayton over how to shape that assistance could drag the debate out a few weeks. We all recognize that this is a crisis providing that relief. We agree that that's important. It's just important that we get some of those reforms as well. And so I don't want them to do anything to slow down the process. And we want to make sure that the governor is coming in and working with us. We know that for it to happen, we have to have agreement with the governor and we intend to have that. The Republicans plan would scale subsidies based upon income, but cut off support for those making eight times the poverty level, about $190,000 for a family of four. House Speaker Kurt Daut says their plan could pass next week. The Senate is hoping to pass the plan shortly after that. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.