News – Page 22 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

December 17, 2024

Senator Bruce Anderson: Democrats’ spending spree leads to a massive $5.1 billion deficit

Friends and neighbors, Minnesota Management and Budget recently released its annual November revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. While the latest forecast shows a meager $616 million surplus at…

December 16, 2024

Nelson: Minnesota facing $5.1 billion deficit; we must rein in unsustainable spending

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON Minnesota’s latest budget forecast is a sobering reality check. While the state is looking at a projected $616 million surplus for the next budget cycle, the long-term picture paints a far…

December 16, 2024

Latest case of fraud and abuse leads to parents losing tax refunds to fund deficient tutoring programs

It was recently uncovered legislation passed in 2023 has led to parents across the state being defrauded by deficient “tutoring” services. In 2023, Success Tutoring testified in favor of a bill that raised the income ceiling and increased the amount…

December 16, 2024

Gruenhagen: Bipartisan bill takes aim at pharmacy middlemen driving up drug costs

Friends and neighbors, A new bipartisan bill in the United States Congress is trying to stop pharmacy benefit managers – the middlemen in the prescription drug ecosystem – from owning pharmacies. The bill is aimed…

December 16, 2024

Gruenhagen: More fraud and waste in the Walz administration

Friends and neighbors, I know it is difficult to keep track of, but this week we learned of two new and alarming developments about waste and fraud in the Walz administration. $40 Million in Medicaid…

December 13, 2024

Senator Westrom reacts to Minnesota Senate’s “Blue Dog Caucus”

On Thursday, Dec. 12, nine Democrat state senators announced the formation of the “Blue Dog Caucus”in the Minnesota Senate, aiming to “pursue a practical, bipartisan path forward for all Minnesotans.” The state senators include Senator…

December 13, 2024

Ethnic Studies Working Group: A Failure on All Fronts

Ethnic Studies Working Group: A Failure on All Fronts By Senator Jason Rarick The controversial Ethnic Studies Working Group recently released a number of recommendations for the Department of Education (MDE) to consider when moving forward…

December 13, 2024

More Waste and a Bad Budget

More Waste and a Bad Budget by Senator Steve Green As 2024 winds down, it’s time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to next Session. We are just a few weeks away…

December 13, 2024

Kreun comments on FBI Raid on Autism Centers and the latest evidence of fraud in Minnesota

It was recently announced that officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched at least two Minnesota autism centers after investigations revealed “substantial evidence” of fraudulent Medicaid claims. The FBI conducted searches early Thursday…

December 12, 2024

Koran Responds to FBI Raid on Autism Centers Following Evidence of Fraud

Senator Mark Koran (North Branch) responds to the recent news of officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searching at least two Minnesota autism centers after investigations revealed “substantial evidence” of fraudulent Medicaid claims. …

December 12, 2024

Senator Johnson responds to the “Blue Dog Caucus”

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) responded to the “Blue Dog Caucus” announcement by nine Democrats this morning with the following statement: “Every single one of these democrats voted for a progressive,…

December 11, 2024

Kreun: “Ethnic Studies Group was hyper-partisan, poorly managed, and fails to prioritize kids’ education”

The controversial Ethnic Studies Working Group recently released a number of recommendations for the Department of Education (MDE) to consider when moving forward with Ethnic Studies curriculum. The recommendations include requirements for teaching “anti-racist” policies to…

December 11, 2024

Senator Bruce Anderson: Democrats’ spending spree leads to a massive $5.1 billion deficit

Nelson: Minnesota facing $5.1 billion deficit; we must rein in unsustainable spending

Latest case of fraud and abuse leads to parents losing tax refunds to fund deficient tutoring programs

Gruenhagen: Bipartisan bill takes aim at pharmacy middlemen driving up drug costs

Gruenhagen: More fraud and waste in the Walz administration

Senator Westrom reacts to Minnesota Senate’s “Blue Dog Caucus”

Ethnic Studies Working Group: A Failure on All Fronts

More Waste and a Bad Budget

Kreun comments on FBI Raid on Autism Centers and the latest evidence of fraud in Minnesota

Koran Responds to FBI Raid on Autism Centers Following Evidence of Fraud

Senator Johnson responds to the “Blue Dog Caucus”

Kreun: “Ethnic Studies Group was hyper-partisan, poorly managed, and fails to prioritize kids’ education”

SEN. LUCERO CO-LEADS HOA PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION

Lieske: Minnesota is heading for a financial disaster

Jasinski: Democrats turn $19 billion surplus into $5 billion deficit

Eichorn: Alarming Budget Forecast

Howe responds to DHS’s $40 million in outstanding overpayments to Medicaid providers

Sen. Utke responds to OLA Report revealing $40 million in unrecovered overpayments to Medicaid providers

Senator Westrom responds to November forecast, massive $5.1 billion deficit

Lang Reacts to Budget Forecast Highlighting Looming $5.1B Deficit