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December 4, 2025

Nelson statement on projected $3 billion budget deficit on horizon

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released its annual November economic forecast, which provides a picture of the state’s budget picture. According to MMB, the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 includes a…

December 4, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson responds to November forecast, criticizes state spending and fraud under Walz

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) presented the state’s November budget forecast today, revealing the state’s spending is outpacing revenue. It projects a future deficit due to runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and slow economic growth hampered by…

December 4, 2025

Senator Dahms responds to November forecast

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) presented the state’s budget forecast today. The forecast revealed a short-term surplus with a future deficit due to runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and slow economic growth hampered by billions in…

December 4, 2025

Howe responds to budget forecast showing long-term deficit resulting from overspending, unchecked fraud, and tax hikes

The state budget forecast presented today revealed continuing deficits due to runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and slow economic growth hampered by billions in new taxes on Minnesotans. “Uncontrolled spending leads to long-term deficits that even…

December 4, 2025

Koran: Democrats’ runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and tax hikes drive Minnesota into deficit

The state budget forecast presented today revealed a sustained deficit due to runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and slow economic growth hampered by billions in new taxes on Minnesotans. Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) issued the…

December 4, 2025

Coleman: Democrats’ big spending, big taxes, and big fraud problems lead to deficit

December 4, 2025

Draheim: Deficit caused by Democrats’ overspending and failure to control fraud

December 4, 2025

Lang: Democrats drive Minnesota’s deficit with overspending, fraud, and higher taxes

December 4, 2025

Democrats’ runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and tax hikes lead to sustained deficit

December 3, 2025

Lang responds after National Guard soldiers targeted in deadly Washington, D.C. shooting

On Wednesday, November 26, two National Guard soldiers were attacked by a gunman in Washington, D.C. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from the attack. U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was seriously…

December 2, 2025

Minnesota risks $30 million in highway funds over illegal CDLs; Senator Bahr calls for immediate compliance

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a federal audit found significant noncompliance in Minnesota’s issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), including one-third of reviewed licenses issued in violation of federal law. Secretary Duffy…

December 2, 2025

Joint statement from Senate Republicans welcoming a U.S. Treasury investigation into Minnesota’s fraud dollars

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced last night he will investigate accusations that fraudulent Minnesota funds may be funding overseas terrorism. Senators Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) previously requested federal assistance…

November 26, 2025

Howe responds to tragic news of National Guard members shot in DC

Earlier this evening it was announced that two National Guard Members from West Virginia were shot while deployed to the nation’s capital. Both guard members were hospitalized and in critical condition. Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville),…

November 26, 2025

Senate Capital Investment Committee visits Senate District 9 to review community priorities

On Thursday, Nov. 13, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), a member of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee, hosted the committee in Senate District 9 to hear directly from communities about priorities. Members learned about…

November 25, 2025

Senate Republican Committee Leads call for federal investigation into potential terrorism connection with Minnesota fraud

Recent reporting by the City Journal is sounding more alarms about the international impact of Minnesota’s fraud problem. The reporting, which has additional sources verifying what has been reported as early as 2018, shines more…

November 24, 2025

Nelson statement on projected $3 billion budget deficit on horizon

Sen. Rasmusson responds to November forecast, criticizes state spending and fraud under Walz

Senator Dahms responds to November forecast

Howe responds to budget forecast showing long-term deficit resulting from overspending, unchecked fraud, and tax hikes

Koran: Democrats’ runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and tax hikes drive Minnesota into deficit

Coleman: Democrats’ big spending, big taxes, and big fraud problems lead to deficit

Draheim: Deficit caused by Democrats’ overspending and failure to control fraud

Lang: Democrats drive Minnesota’s deficit with overspending, fraud, and higher taxes

Democrats’ runaway spending, unchecked fraud, and tax hikes lead to sustained deficit

Lang responds after National Guard soldiers targeted in deadly Washington, D.C. shooting

Minnesota risks $30 million in highway funds over illegal CDLs; Senator Bahr calls for immediate compliance

Joint statement from Senate Republicans welcoming a U.S. Treasury investigation into Minnesota’s fraud dollars

Howe responds to tragic news of National Guard members shot in DC

Senate Capital Investment Committee visits Senate District 9 to review community priorities

Senate Republican Committee Leads call for federal investigation into potential terrorism connection with Minnesota fraud

Sen. Nelson highlights key facts about federal energy rescissions

Sen. Rasmusson: Pelican Rapids victimized again by Feeding Our Future fraud

Senator Jeff Howe announces he will not seek reelection in 2026

Statement from Sen. Johnson on selective partisan outrage

Senator Draheim's 11/18/2025 Capitol Update

Jasinski: A fraud report you paid for that taxpayers can't read

Heintzeman: Senate Republicans announce education package

Heintzeman: Audit finds DHS refused to investigate kickbacks

Heintzeman: Democrats attempt to strip parental rights away

Gruenhagen: A $40 million handout to pay people’s past-due rent

Westrom urges the passage of the SAVE America Act

Holmstrom introduces bill to protect public safety and local control by removing roadblocks for counties taking over probation

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans roll out a plan for safe and smart kids

Addressing Minnesota’s Lack of Affordability

Sen. Dornink: Protecting taxpayers, fighting fraud