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March 2, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Legislative update on carjackings, funding for roads and bridges, and the February revenue forecast

Friends and neighbors, Addressing the rise in carjackings: The upsurge of carjackings in our state is alarming and serves as a concern that must be addressed this legislative session. Recently, my colleagues and I in…

March 2, 2022

Senate Republicans Pledge to Protect Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs by Extending Successful Reinsurance Program

Today, Senate Republicans announced legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another five years. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable for Minnesota families. “We must act now to fully fund…

March 1, 2022

Ruud Authors Legislation Creating the Companion Animal Board

More than 70 percent of Minnesotans own at least one pet--it's clear Minnesota residents value their dogs, cats, and other pets. That’s why Animal Humane Society and a coalition of 22 other animal welfare groups…

March 1, 2022

Sen. Newman responds to $9.25 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday 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 the next budget…

March 1, 2022

Senators Jim Abeler and John Hoffman to Carry Legislation Designating the Giant Beaver as the State Fossil

Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) will carry legislation this session to designate ‘Castoroides ohioensis,’ commonly known as the giant beaver, as the official state fossil of Minnesota. If signed into law, a photograph of…

February 28, 2022

Chamberlain responds to $9.25 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday 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 the next budget…

February 28, 2022

Senator Dahms Statement on State Budget Surplus

On Monday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February 2022 Forecast projecting a massive $9.253 billion dollar surplus which is up from the $7.746 billion surplus forecasted last November. Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) released the following statement: …

February 28, 2022

Statement from Senate Republicans on Massive $9.3 Billion Budget Surplus

Senate Republicans responded to the massive state surplus of $9.3 billion with the following statements: Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona): The massive surplus continues to get larger meaning the state government is simply collecting too…

February 28, 2022

Senator Osmek: Massive Surplus Belongs to Minnesotans

On Monday, Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota's financial picture. The report projects a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The surplus increased significantly…

February 28, 2022

Senator Weber: Record Surplus Signals Need for Permanent Tax Relief for Minnesotans

On Monday, Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota's financial picture. The report projects a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The surplus increased significantly…

February 28, 2022

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer responds to February budget forecast and calls for permanent tax relief

Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) today 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 the next budget cycle, which…

February 28, 2022

Goggin responds to $9.25 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday 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 the next budget…

February 28, 2022

Senator Ingebrigtsen: Give the Surplus Back to Minnesotans

(St. Paul, MN) On Monday, Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota's financial picture. The report projects a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The…

February 28, 2022

Senator Nelson responds to $9.25 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday 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 the next budget…

February 28, 2022

Senator Andrew Mathews responds to February budget forecast and calls for permanent tax relief

Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) today 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 the next budget cycle, which…

February 28, 2022

Senator Koran: No Excuse to Not Use Record Surplus for Permanent Tax Relief

(St. Paul, MN) On Monday, Minnesota’s Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The…

February 28, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman responds to February budget forecast and calls for permanent tax relief

Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) today 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 the next budget cycle, which…

February 28, 2022

Senator Gazelka: Record Surplus Offers Opportunity for Record Tax Relief

(St. Paul, MN) On Monday, Minnesota’s Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The…

February 28, 2022

Senator Rarick: Surplus Should Go to Tax Relief for All Minnesotans

On Monday, Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota's financial picture. The report showed us a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The surplus shockingly…

February 28, 2022

Senator Eichorn Statement on State Budget Surplus

On Monday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February 2022 Forecast projecting a massive $9.253 billion dollar surplus which is up from the $7.746 billion surplus forecasted last November. Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) released the following statement: …