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December 8, 2020

Senator Nelson praises Minnesota plan for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Earlier today, Gov. Tim Walz and Republican and Democrat leaders of the Minnesota Legislature announced the state’s plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccinations. The first shipment of vaccines is expected the week of December 14, while…

December 8, 2020

Senate Elections Committee hearing reviews integrity and security of Minnesota’s election

The Minnesota Senate State Government and Elections Committee today met to review the procedures and conduct of Minnesota’s 2020 general election, as well as scrutinize areas where improvements can be made. The meeting was motivated…

December 7, 2020

Senator Jason Rarick to Serve as Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Labor and Industry Policy

(St. Paul, MN) The Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced committee structures and Chairs for the upcoming session. Senator Jason Rarick (R- Pine City) will serve as the Chair of the newly formed Senate Committee on…

December 5, 2020

Sen. Utke legislative update: Line 3 and Budget news!

Greetings, Senate District 2! In addition to sharing some exciting news from the week, I take a closer look at what the recently released November economic forecast means for Minnesotans and the upcoming session. Minnesota…

December 4, 2020

Senator Torrey Westrom to serve as chair of newly-combined Senate Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced that Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) will again serve as the chair of the Senate’s Agriculture Finance Committee when the new legislative session begins in January, a post he has…

December 4, 2020

Goggin: Address the budget shortfall with smarter spending and economic growth, not tax increases

Address the budget shortfall with smarter spending and economic growth, not tax increases By Senator Mike Goggin When the Legislature reconvenes in January, one of the biggest items on the agenda will be creating a…

December 4, 2020

Jasinski: What the budget forecast means for Minnesotans

What the budget forecast means for Minnesotans By: Senator John Jasinski As you may have read, a new economic forecast came out on December 1. These forecasts are what legislators will use to guide budget…

December 3, 2020

Senator Rich Draheim to Serve as Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Housing

The Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced committee structures and Chairs for the upcoming session. Senator Rich Draheim (R- Madison Lake) will serve as the Chair of the newly formed Senate’s Housing Finance and Policy Committee when…

December 2, 2020

Senator Newman statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Tuesday released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget…

December 2, 2020

Senator Howe responds to November budget forecast

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November 2020 Forecast projecting a $641 million surplus. This is an improvement of $2.955 billion compared to deficit estimates published at the end of October. This…

December 2, 2020

Senator Weber responds to November budget forecast

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November 2020 Forecast projecting a $641 million surplus. This is an improvement of $2.955 billion compared to deficit estimates published at the end of October. This…

December 2, 2020

Senator Koran responds to November budget forecast

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November 2020 Forecast projecting a $641 million surplus. This is an improvement of $2.955 billion compared to deficit estimates published at the end of October. This…

December 2, 2020

Senator Draheim responds to November budget forecast

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November 2020 Forecast projecting a $641 million surplus. This is an improvement of $2.955 billion compared to deficit estimates published at the end of October. This…

December 2, 2020

Sen. Kiffmeyer: Government should tighten its belt to close projected budget gap

Government should tighten its belt to close projected budget gap By: Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget releases two big revenue forecasts every year that detail the state’s budget picture - one…

December 1, 2020

Senator Jasinski statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget cycle,…

December 1, 2020

Senator Pratt statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget cycle,…

December 1, 2020

Senator Eichorn statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget cycle,…

December 1, 2020

Senator Lang statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget cycle,…

December 1, 2020

Senator Housley to Serve as Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Aging and Long Term Care

The Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced committee structures and Chairs for the upcoming session. Senator Karin Housley (R-Saint Mary’s Point) will continue to serve as the Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Aging and Long…

December 1, 2020

Senator Koran to Serve as Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Technology and Reform

The Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced committee structures and Chairs for the upcoming session. Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) will serve as the Chair of the newly formed Senate’s Technology and Reform Committee when the new…