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March 6, 2026

The Senate’s Role in Confirming Commissioners

The Senate’s Role in Confirming Commissioners by Senator Jason Rarick A job of the senate that many don’t think about very often is our role in confirming commissioners. This has been a long-time responsibility of…

March 6, 2026

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans proposal tax relief

On Monday, March 2, Senate Republicans unveiled several bills to provide tax relief that will make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The bills would provide targeted changes for broad relief for workers, homeowners, and…

March 5, 2026

Democrat “Climate Superfund” will raise energy prices for all Minnesotans

Minnesota Democrats today introduced Senate File 4126, a bill that would impose a punitive fee on oil, gas, and coal businesses, with proceeds directed into a “greenhouse gas pollution account” for climate change adaptation projects. “Minnesotans…

March 5, 2026

Nelson presents bill to improve affordable housing opportunities in Minnesota

Watch the bill presentation here A bill authored by Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) to strengthen the State Housing Tax Credit cleared a Senate committee Tuesday. The State Housing Tax Credit allows people and businesses in…

March 5, 2026

Koran introduces legislative package to strengthen Minnesota election integrity and restore voter trust

Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) this week introduced a legislative package of 11 bills aimed at strengthening election integrity in Minnesota. The bills focus on improving voter verification, enhancing the statewide registration system, and increasing…

March 5, 2026

Sen. Dornink: Transparency and accountability lead to affordability

Friends and neighbors, Minnesotans are careful with their budgets. They set priorities, plan for the future, and live within their means. Unfortunately, Minnesota state government is failing to show the same responsibility. Twice a year,…

March 5, 2026

Heintzeman: America needs the SAVE Act

Friends and neighbors, Recently, virtually every Republican in the Minnesota House and Senate signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging the U.S. Senate to take immediate action on the SAVE Act. I…

March 4, 2026

Pratt responds to February budget forecast

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the February Forecast last week, showing a projected balance of $3.7 billion for 2026-2027, $1.3 billion higher than estimates from November. However, spending continues to outpace taxes by $3.3…

March 4, 2026

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,…

March 3, 2026

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…

March 3, 2026

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…

March 2, 2026

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,…

March 2, 2026

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…

March 2, 2026

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…

March 2, 2026

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…

March 2, 2026

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…

March 2, 2026

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…

March 2, 2026

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…

February 27, 2026

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…

February 27, 2026

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…

The Senate’s Role in Confirming Commissioners

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans proposal tax relief

Democrat “Climate Superfund” will raise energy prices for all Minnesotans

Nelson presents bill to improve affordable housing opportunities in Minnesota

Koran introduces legislative package to strengthen Minnesota election integrity and restore voter trust

Sen. Dornink: Transparency and accountability lead to affordability

Heintzeman: America needs the SAVE Act

Pratt responds to February budget forecast

Time to Tackle the Fraud

Draheim bill targets TV drug ads to help lower prescription costs for Minnesotans

Coleman, Senate Republicans propose ‘Tax Relief that Makes a Difference’

Senate Republicans propose ‘Tax Relief that Makes a Difference’

An All Hands on Deck Approach to Fighting Fraud

Sen. Dornink responds to February forecast, calls for fiscal discipline

SENATOR LUCERO STATEMENT ON FEBRUARY BUDGET FORECAST

Lang: Week 2 Legislative Updates

Holmstrom: Week 2 Legislative Updates

Draheim: Week 2 Legislative Updates

Sen. Rasmusson responds to February forecast, demands action to stop the fraud

Gruenhagen: Trump economy helps improve Minnesota’s budget

Koran Update April 22, 2026: What is happening this session?

Bad Budget Priorities

Westrom helps lead the charge to expand autonomous vehicle use in Minnesota

“Living in Minnesota is Taxing” - Pratt joins Senate Republicans in discussing tax increases that have made life unaffordable

Sen. Nelson celebrates Senate passage of Carter’s Law

Senate passes Lang provision to protect children online by strengthening sextortion penalties

Lieske: Watch out for more possible tax increases coming your way

Heintzeman: Democrats continue to push huge tax increases

Jasinski: Tax season reminds us that affordability is the top priority

Gruenhagen: Shining a light on Minnesota’s high tax burden