News - Page 110 - Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 1, 2023

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…

April 28, 2023

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…

April 28, 2023

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…

April 28, 2023

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…

April 28, 2023

Housley shares concerns with transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases, calls for bipartisan work to improve bills

April 28, 2023

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…

April 27, 2023

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…

April 27, 2023

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…

April 27, 2023

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…

April 27, 2023

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…

April 27, 2023

Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside; make Minnesota elections riskier, less transparent

Minnesota Senate Democrats on Wednesday tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan elections changes by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party…

April 27, 2023

Sen. Rarick: A Tale of Two Bills

The Senate recently passed two critical, but very different, bills: the Health and Human Services appropriation bill, and the Human Services appropriation bill. While these bills may have similar issue areas and the titles sound…

April 26, 2023

Housley, Senate pass bipartisan Housing bill

The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday passed a $1.1 billion Housing bill that makes needed investments in housing while creating new home ownership opportunities and expanding workforce housing. Included in this bill is language that helps…

April 26, 2023

Johnson and Weber respond to disappointing Senate Democrat Tax bill

ST. PAUL – Senate Committee Tax Lead Bill Weber (R- Luverne) and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statements on the Democrat’s disappointing tax bill: Senator Bill Weber: “This tax bill is a disappointment to most…

April 26, 2023

Senator Bahr: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside

Pratt opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases

Democrats pass dangerous, convoluted cannabis legalization bill

Senator Anderson: Democrats’ transportation budget includes $2.7 billion in tax and fee increases

Housley shares concerns with transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases, calls for bipartisan work to improve bills

Howe opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases

Democrat transportation bill with $2.7 billion in tax increases is a ‘non-starter’

Jasinski: ‘Deeply concerned’ with tax increases in the Senate Democrat transportation budget

Kreun secures $56 Million in funding for Hwy 65 in Transportation Omnibus Bill

Senator Dahms: Senate Republicans present 'Students First' education plan

Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside; make Minnesota elections riskier, less transparent

Sen. Rarick: A Tale of Two Bills

Housley, Senate pass bipartisan Housing bill

Johnson and Weber respond to disappointing Senate Democrat Tax bill

Senator Julia Coleman: Our Students Deserve Better

Miller: Spring Grove fire recovery included in both House and Senate tax bills

Senator Limmer leads Republicans with Safe & Sound Minnesota Public Safety Plan

Pratt opposes Democrats’ mandate-heavy education bills

Farnsworth votes for alternatives to mandate-heavy education bills

Housley disappointed in mandate-heavy education bills, favors alternative “Students First” education plan

Senator Bruce Anderson: Putting Minnesotans first

Senator Bruce Anderson: Massive data breach at the POST Board exposes identities of every undercover peace officer in the state

Capitol Update - No Property Tax for VFWs and American Legions

Commerce Committee holds hearing on new financial fraud investigation unit

Mathews champions bill to strengthen whistleblower protections to address government waste, fraud, and abuse

Massive data breach at Minnesota POST Board exposes identities of undercover officers – Howe demands accountability and answers

Koran co-sponsors bipartisan election bill to modernize Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund program

Uncommon Beginnings

A Bad News Budget Proposal

Senator Limmer Warns ‘Chickens Coming Home to Roost’ due to Looming $5 Billion Deficit