Jasinski bill would keep convicted felons in prison longer

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee today heard and approved a bill authored by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) that would increase the presumed amount of time convicted felons would spend behind bars to three-quarters of their…

“Opportunity to Purchase” for Mobile Homeowners

Mobile homes, or “manufactured homes,” provide the most affordable housing option in the market today. The average price of a new manufactured home is $74,200, compared to the average price tag of $296,400 for a…

Draheim: Legislative update

We are moving swiftly along in the 2022 Legislative Session, and I am working hard to get Minnesotans back on the right track. My colleagues and I have called for more transparency in how your…

Goggin: Historic surplus calls for historic tax cut

Friends and neighbors, This week we learned the state’s record budget surplus grew even larger. It is up to $9.3 billion now. For comparison, in November it was $7.7 billion. It’s so big it’s almost…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski: Give the surplus back to taxpayers

Give the surplus back to taxpayers By: Senator John Jasinski This week we received the latest budget forecast from the state’s budget office. The February forecast is what legislators use to guide decisions for the…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – March 4, 2022

Friends and neighbors,  This week, Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for our state’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $9.253 billion for the…

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Minnesota Revenue ForecastOn Monday, the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $9.253 billion for…

Senator Dahms Video Statement on Budget Surplus

Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) released the following video statement on the state budget forecast that was released on Monday showing a massive $9.3 billion budget surplus.  Watch Video Statement You can also listen to the video…

Dornink: Update from the Capitol

Friends and Neighbors, It has been busy here at the Capitol as we are approaching the end of the first month of session! I have been focused on introducing legislation to get Minnesotans back on…