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February 24, 2022

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans, Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

On Thursday, Senate Republicans proposed significant changes to the state's tax code. The proposal reduces the first-tier income tax rate from 5.35% to 2.8% and eliminates the tax on Social Security. If passed, the changes…

February 24, 2022

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Minnesota Senate Republicans proposed the largest tax cut in state history today. The proposal reduces the first-tier income tax rate from 5.35% to 2.8% and eliminates the state’s tax…

February 24, 2022

Senator Gazelka, Senate Republicans, Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

February 24, 2022

Senator Osmek, Senate Republicans, Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

February 24, 2022

Jasinski, Senate Republicans Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Minnesota Senate Republicans proposed the largest tax cut in state history today. The proposal reduces the first-tier income tax rate from 5.35% to 2.8% and eliminates the state’s tax on…

February 24, 2022

Senate Tax Chair Carla Nelson Proposes Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Watch the press conference. ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and Senate Republicans proposed the largest tax cut in state history today. The proposal reduces the first-tier income tax rate…

February 24, 2022

Senate Republicans Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senate Republicans proposed major changes to the state’s tax code today. The proposal reduces the first-tier income tax rate from 5.35% to 2.8% and eliminates the state’s tax on Social Security benefits. If passed, the…

February 24, 2022

Bill authored by Sen. Pratt Increases Probation Funding—Maintains Community Safety While Rehabilitating Offenders

Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) yesterday presented legislation in the Senate Judiciary Committee that adds $5 million to three community supervision probation delivery systems in Minnesota. Minnesota has been a traditionally low-incarceration state and has maintained this…

February 24, 2022

Howe bill prevents pattern bargaining from being used for state law enforcement officer salaries

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) yesterday presented legislation that precludes pattern bargaining for state law enforcement officer salaries. This bill requires that when the Commissioner of Management and Budget is negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, they must consider…

February 23, 2022

Nelson: Gov. Walz must immediately send National Guard troops to save group homes on brink of closure

Additionally, all four caucus leaders must declare an emergency and agree to pass rescue funding package Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today called on Gov. Walz to immediately send in National Guard troops to…

February 23, 2022

Eichorn: Prioritize Road & Bridge Infrastructure

Senate Republicans and labor and business leaders today proposed a massive new investment in roads and bridges using existing revenue. The proposal would direct 100% of tax revenue from the sale of auto parts to rebuild…

February 23, 2022

Senate Republicans, labor, business leaders propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

February 23, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Committee update, SW Light Rail project, and redistricting

Friends and neighbors, My colleagues and I in the Senate are currently busy reviewing key legislation in our committees. Any single week there can be 24 to 26 committees here in the Senate, and most…

February 23, 2022

Duckworth Bill Helps Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) presented legislation in the Senate Education Committee that allows the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District much needed flexibility regarding their property. After paying any related debts, it allows for funds to be deposited into the district’s general fund where…

February 22, 2022

Senator Jasinski, Senate Republicans join labor and business leaders to propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges with specific funding for small cities and towns

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Senate Republicans, along with labor and business leaders, are proposing a massive new investment in roads and bridges using existing revenue, with specific funding for small cities and townships. The…

February 22, 2022

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans join labor and business leaders to propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) and Senate Republicans today were joined by labor and business leaders to propose a massive new investment in roads and bridges using existing revenue. The proposal would direct 100% of…

February 22, 2022

Senate Republicans, labor, business leaders propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and labor and business leaders today proposed a massive new investment in roads and bridges using existing revenue. The proposal would direct 100% of tax revenue from the…

February 22, 2022

Senator Lang presents Outdoor Heritage Fund Bill

Yesterday in the Senate Environment Policy and Legacy Finance Committee, Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) presented legislation that appropriates key funding to Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund based on recommendations provided by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.The Lessard-Sams Outdoor…

February 21, 2022

Eichorn Named to Committee Overseeing Banking, Insurance, Consumer Protection

The Minnesota Senate Majority recently announced that Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) will become a member of the Senate Commerce Committee during the 2022 legislative session. The committee held its first hearing of the year on…

February 21, 2022

Ruud authors legislation to improve snowmobile safety

Today in the Senate Environment Policy and Legacy Finance Committee, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) presented legislation that seeks to improve snowmobile safety by increasing penalties and fines given to snowmobile operators that knowingly leave…

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate Republicans, Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senator Gazelka, Senate Republicans, Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senator Osmek, Senate Republicans, Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Jasinski, Senate Republicans Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senate Tax Chair Carla Nelson Proposes Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Senate Republicans Propose Biggest Tax Cut Ever

Bill authored by Sen. Pratt Increases Probation Funding—Maintains Community Safety While Rehabilitating Offenders

Howe bill prevents pattern bargaining from being used for state law enforcement officer salaries

Eichorn: Prioritize Road & Bridge Infrastructure

Senate Republicans, labor, business leaders propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

Duckworth Bill Helps Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Senator Jasinski, Senate Republicans join labor and business leaders to propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges with specific funding for small cities and towns

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans join labor and business leaders to propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

Senate Republicans, labor, business leaders propose directing 100% of auto parts sales tax revenue to roads and bridges

Senator Lang presents Outdoor Heritage Fund Bill

Eichorn Named to Committee Overseeing Banking, Insurance, Consumer Protection

Ruud authors legislation to improve snowmobile safety

Education policy omnibus fails to put students first, focuses on additional unfunded mandates

Senator Coleman’s bill to increase motorcyclist safety incorporated into transportation policy omnibus

A Tale of Two Policy Bills

Labor policy omnibus is bad for workers, fails to make Minnesota more competitive for businesses

Senate Republicans vote to repair last year’s tax bill and avoid early tax hikes on small businesses, entrepreneurs

Labor policy omnibus is bad for workers, fails to make Minnesota more competitive for businesses

Education policy omnibus further burdens schools, fails to put students first

Gruenhagen: The doctors who oppose assisted suicide

Jasinski proposes $25 million road boost for small towns and cities

Education policy omnibus burdens schools, fails to put students first