Nothing but Broken Promises
It feels like things have really come full circle this Session… We started with Democrats coming into this year promising tax relief for Minnesotans. Yet every time Senate Republicans pushed for a measure that delivers…
More of the Extreme
Democrats have continued their reign of terror in Minnesota politics, this time by passing an extreme bill that focuses on legalizing marijuana with zero safeguards. The Democrats have stuck to a theme with their bills…
Tax Omnibus Bill Raises Taxes, Fails to Deliver Meaningful Relief
Senate Democrats on Tuesday passed a controversial tax bill that raises taxes by $1.2 billion from foreign sources through controversial worldwide reporting, which has not been implemented in any other state. The bill fails to…
Tax Omnibus Bill Raises Taxes, Fails to Deliver Meaningful Relief
Senate Democrats on Tuesday passed a controversial tax bill that raises taxes by $1.2 billion from foreign sources through controversial worldwide reporting, which has not been implemented in any other state. The bill fails to…
Sen. Johnson: Democrat tax bill is full of broken promises
ST. PAUL – Today Senate Democrats passed their partisan and controversial tax bill. They claim it is the “biggest tax cut ever” however, it raises taxes by $1.2 billion from foreign sources through controversial worldwide…
Senate approves three bipartisan bills introduced by Senator Rasmusson to protect consumers
The Senate recently approved three bills introduced by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) to protect Minnesota consumers. If signed into law, Rasmusson’s bills would lower gas prices; help local community-owned banks; and lower dairy product…
Senator Limmer says New Recreational Marijuana Bill
A Danger to Minnesota The bill forces recreational marijuana into neighborhoods without adequate public safety support, public awareness campaigns, or substance abuse prevention. ST. PAUL – Recently the Minnesota Senate voted to make recreational marijuana…
Senator Mathews: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside
On Wednesday, April 26, Minnesota Senate Democrats tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan electionchanges by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party line vote 34-33. “With…
Lieske: Schools facing net funding loss due to heavy mandates in Democrat budget
Friends and neighbors, Before I dive into this week’s newsletter, I wanted to share something with you that was dropped off at my office this week: On Friday, April 28, the Senate passed a bill…
Gruenhagen: No transgender surgeries on children
Friends and neighbors, I believe deep in my soul that God called me to serve. I am guided by the principles of my faith in everything I do, but I am also am guided by…
Senator Bahr: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside
(ST. PAUL) – On Wednesday, April 26, Minnesota Senate Democrats tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan electionchanges by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party line…
Pratt opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Democrats pass dangerous, convoluted cannabis legalization bill
The bill forces cannabis into cities without adequate public safety support, public awareness campaigns, or substance abuse prevention. ST. PAUL – Today Senate Democrats voted to advance cannabis legalization that Republicans say is not ready…
Senator Anderson: Democrats’ transportation budget includes $2.7 billion in tax and fee increases
Friends and neighbors, This week, the Senate heard the Democrats’ Transportation budget bill. This legislation contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fees and vehicle registration taxes as well as motor vehicle tax hikes. The…
Housley shares concerns with transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases, calls for bipartisan work to improve bills
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Howe opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fees and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Democrat transportation bill with $2.7 billion in tax increases is a ‘non-starter’
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a Transportation Budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Jasinski: ‘Deeply concerned’ with tax increases in the Senate Democrat transportation budget
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that provides funding for critical transportation infrastructure but also contains $2.7 billion in tax increases – including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase…
Kreun secures $56 Million in funding for Hwy 65 in Transportation Omnibus Bill
The Minnesota Senate today passed a transportation budget bill that included a critical amendment authored by Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) that funds the construction of Highway 65 in Blaine. “Highway 65 has consistently been a…
Senator Dahms: Senate Republicans present 'Students First' education plan
On Monday, April 24, Senate Republicans introduced a “Students First” education plan that presents a better alternative to a set of Democrat-led mandate-heavy education bills. The “Students First” plan incorporates five key points that aim…