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March 1, 2021

Senator Nelson and Minnesota Senate vote to continue successful reinsurance program

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. The program has played an integral role in stabilizing insurance rates on the individual market without any additional cost…

March 1, 2021

Senator Goggin, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program

Senator Goggin, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program The commitment comes after the reinsurance program has delivered on its promise of improving access and affordability for health care consumers Minnesota Senator…

March 1, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka’s 2.26 Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors:Today we passed a bill off the Senate floor that would allow businesses to reopen and our economy to start back up. I’m pleased that this passed with a Tri-Partisan vote and I…

March 1, 2021

Senator Jason Rarick’s 2.26 Legislative Update

Hello Neighbor, Another busy week winds to an end with some budget forecast news that is a testament to the hardworking taxpayers of Minnesota. As we look ahead in this budget year, I remain committed…

March 1, 2021

Senator Rich Draheim’s 2.26 Legislative Update

February 26, 2021Neighbors,As we approach first deadline in 2 short weeks Senate Committees are taking up lots of bills and we passed an important bill to help re-open businesses off the Floor. I Chaired a…

March 1, 2021

Senator Bill Weber’s 3/1 Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors, It was another busy week in St. Paul, working hard to make sure you and your family are well represented in the legislature. This week I discuss SF 1 and our updated budget…

March 1, 2021

Senator Bill Weber: Surplus means no new taxes, focus on helping Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February economic forecast on Friday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.6 billion for the 2022-23 budget cycle, an increase…

March 1, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen: Surplus means no new taxes, focus on struggling Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February economic forecast on Friday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.6 billion for the 2022-23 budget cycle, an increase…

February 28, 2021

Housley Sends Bipartisan Letter to Governor Walz—Asks for Immediate Removal of Invasive Questions on Vaccine Connector

Attachment: Sen. Housley’s Letter to Gov. Walz Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) sent a bipartisan letter to Governor Walz asking for the immediate removal of invasive questions on the Department’s Vaccine Connector website. In order…

February 26, 2021

Senator Rich Draheim: Surplus means no new taxes, focus on helping struggling Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February economic forecast on Friday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.6 billion for the 2022-23 budget cycle, an increase…

February 26, 2021

Senator Goggin: budget forecast shows we should be discussing targeted tax relief

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…

February 26, 2021

Senator Miller: budget forecast is a testament to hard work of Minnesota taxpayers

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…

February 26, 2021

Senator Nelson: Budget forecast presents opportunity for ‘targeted tax relief’ to help businesses and employees struggling through the pandemic

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…

February 26, 2021

Senate Passes Bill That Puts Minnesotans in Driver’s Seat to Get Economy Moving

Senator Julia Coleman supports and voted for, SF 1, which passed on the Senate Floor today. This bill gives businesses individual authority to create and implement safety preparedness plans so they can open safely. With…

February 26, 2021

Senator Newman: budget surplus isn’t a license for the government to spend more

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…

February 26, 2021

Senator Rosen: Budget surplus shows need for targeted tax relief for workers and small businesses

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…

February 26, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Here are a few details regarding the Minnesota Senate this week…we continue to be busy with committee work, debating and passing legislation. Senate File 1 – Re-Opening Businesses Passes Minnesota Senate Minnesota…

February 26, 2021

Legislative Update: Thinking Outside the Icebox

Friends and neighbors,Last weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting our state’s Northwest Angle. It’s the chimney-like chunk of Minnesota that juts into Canada and is separated by Lake of the Woods from the rest…

February 26, 2021

Senator Pratt, Minnesota Senate pass bill to re-open Minnesota businesses

The Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that will give businesses still restricted by executive orders the authority to use safety preparedness plans for fully re-opening their doors safely. This legislation also seeks to make a statutory…

February 26, 2021

Senator Howe, Minnesota Senate pass bill to re-open Minnesota businesses

The Minnesota Senate today passed legislation that would give businesses individual authority to create and implement safety preparedness plans for re-opening their doors safely. Businesses across the state have different needs, and a one-size-fits-all mandate is…