Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Dahms responds to February forecast

On Friday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the state’s annual February budget forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The forecast shows a $3.734 billion surplus at the end of…
Rarick

A Plan to Address Fraud in Minnesota

A Plan to Address Fraud in Minnesota by Senator Jason Rarick We have all seen the headlines – fraud has been plaguing our state for far too long. Unfortunately over the last few legislative sessions,…

SENATOR DRAZKOWSKI STATEMENT ON FEBRUARY BUDGET FORECAST

Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget released its February budget forecast on Friday, showing a $3.7 billion surplus in the current two-year budget cycle. The forecast continued to predict structural imbalances ahead that could easily…

SENATOR JASINSKI STATEMENT ON FEBRUARY BUDGET FORECAST

Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget released its February budget forecast on Friday, showing a $3.7 billion surplus in the current two-year budget cycle. The forecast continued to predict structural imbalances ahead that could easily…

SENATOR LIESKE STATEMENT ON FEBRUARY BUDGET FORECAST

Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget released its February budget forecast on Friday, showing a $3.7 billion surplus in the current two-year budget cycle. The forecast continued to predict structural imbalances ahead that could easily…

SENATOR NELSON STATEMENT ON FEBRUARY BUDGET FORECAST

Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February budget forecast on Friday, showing a $3.7 billion surplus in the current two-year budget cycle. MMB noted a slightly improved economic outlook was responsible for…
Utke

Fraud and a New Commissioner Who Doesn’t Recognize It

As I’m sure many have seen, Governor Walz finally appointed Shireen Gandhi commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Until now, Gandhi had been serving as temporary commissioner for a full year. I’m sure…

Senator Jim Abeler 2026 Survey Issue

Dear Friend and Neighbor, I am honored to serve you in the Minnesota Senate. With the 2026 legislative session underway, I would like to share my focus for this year. Though it’s a new session,…

Capitol Update: Feb. 23, 2026

Friends and neighbors, On Tuesday, we kicked off the 2026 legislative session with a speech from Sen. Hoffman in the Senate and a remembrance for Representative Melissa Hortman in the House. All committee meetings were…

Sen. Holmstrom fights to protect life and Title IX

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee advanced SF 473, a bill that would place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot. The bill would effectively enshrine unlimited abortion in the Minnesota Constitution and…