Time to Tackle the Fraud
Nearly every time I talk to someone in my district, the first thing they bring up is fraud. They are completely dumbstruck knowing the federal government and US Attorneys say Minnesota has $9 billion in fraud,…
Draheim bill targets TV drug ads to help lower prescription costs for Minnesotans
Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake) today presented Senate File 3650, a bill aimed at reducing the soaring cost of healthcare by prohibiting prescription drug manufacturers from using televised advertisements to promote the direct sale of their…
Coleman, Senate Republicans propose ‘Tax Relief that Makes a Difference’
Senate Republicans today released several bills to provide tax relief that will make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The bills propose targeted changes for broad relief for workers, homeowners, and drivers across the…
Senate Republicans propose ‘Tax Relief that Makes a Difference’
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Republicans today released several bills to provide tax relief that will make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The bills propose targeted changes for broad relief for workers, homeowners,…
An All Hands on Deck Approach to Fighting Fraud
Fraud has been in the forefront of Minnesota news for far too long. It has occurred in numerous areas: health and human services programs, education programs, housing programs – the list is seemingly endless. In…
Sen. Dornink responds to February forecast, calls for fiscal discipline
On Friday, Feb, 27, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) presented the state’s annual February budget forecast.It shows an initial surplus of $3.7 billion this budget cycle, with continued structural imbalances impacting the bottom line in…
SENATOR LUCERO 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 imbalanced spending ahead that could easily…
Lang: Week 2 Legislative Updates
Friends and neighbors, It should come as no surprise that more fraud news came out this week. This time, it's Minnesota’s autism services programs. Recent reports revealed that of the more than 500 unlicensed autism…
Holmstrom: Week 2 Legislative Updates
Friends and neighbors, The Democrats continued their full-blown assault on your liberties this week. They advanced a bill to place a referendum on the ballot this fall that would enshrine unlimited abortion up until birth…
Draheim: Week 2 Legislative Updates
Friends and Neighbors, Thanks to all the constituents and advocates who have visited me at the Capitol to talk about priorities and concerns. This is my last session, and my goal is to be as…
Sen. Rasmusson responds to February forecast, demands action to stop the fraud
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the state’s February budget forecast today. Minnesota is projected to have a $3.7 billion surplus for the 2026–2027 budget cycle, $1.3 billion higher than November estimates. But looking ahead, spending…
Gruenhagen: Trump economy helps improve Minnesota’s budget
Friends and neighbors, 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…
Sen. Johnson criticizes overspending of Minnesotan’s tax dollars; advocate for tax relief that makes a positive difference
Minnesota’s budget forecast released today shows an initial surplus of $3.7 billion this budget, with continued structural imbalances impacting the bottom line in the future. “While Democrats continue to blame D.C. for Minnesota problems, the…
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…
Koran: Long-term budget imbalance due to Democrat spending despite record taxes
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released the state’s February budget forecast. It shows an initial surplus of $3.7 billion this budget, with significant structural imbalances in the future. Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) released…
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…
Sen. Bahr responds to February forecast, demands fiscal responsibility
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today presented the state’s February budget forecast. It shows an initial surplus of $3.7 billion this budget, with continued structural imbalances impacting the bottom line in the future. “Minnesota continues to…