Senator Jeff Howe Responds to Governor Walz’s Budget

On Tuesday Governor Tim Walz released his proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget. The $52.4 billion budget proposal would be the largest budget in state history with an overall 9.5% increase from the previous…

Senator David Senjem Chosen as NCEL’s Minnesota State Lead

The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators has selected Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) as the 2021 Minnesota State Lead. This position reflects a continued sense of dedication to Minnesota’s environmental issues and a demonstrated leadership role…

Majority Leader Paul Gazelka’s 1.28.21 Legislative Update

Dear friends and neighbors,We are a few weeks into the 2021 session and already are hitting hard against the Governor’s and House Democrats’ agenda to increase taxes and adopt California Emissions Standards. The Senate has…
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A Legislative Update from Senator Jim Abeler

Dear Friends and neighbors,I am grateful, humbled, and challenged to be back in St. Paul representing our community for the 2021 Legislative Session. We have started this session strong, with many priorities to keep our…

Senator Limmer Alarmed by Gov. Walz Budget

“I am disappointed to see the Governor’s priorities do not seem to be on the people of Minnesota, and instead the focus is on increased taxing and spending.” Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) said, “If…

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update Week 4

Friends and neighbors, This week at the legislature, I have been focusing on the priorities of this session. I am concerned about recovering from COVID, rebuilding the economy, and keeping the elderly protected; however, my…

Senator Dornink responds to Governor Walz’s budget proposal

On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced his biennial budget for 2021-2022. After the year that Minnesota has had, there was optimism to work together to create a stronger, more unified state for our constituents without shifting…
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Senator Mathews responds to Governor Walz’s budget

On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced his biennial budget proposal for the next two years. After the year that Minnesota has had, we must work to create a stronger, more unified state for our constituents without…