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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…

December 1, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen to Serve as Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

The Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced committee structures and Chairs for the upcoming session. Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) will continue to serve as the Chair of the Senate’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee when…

December 1, 2020

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

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

Jasinski: What the budget forecast means for Minnesotans

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

Senator Newman statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

Senator Howe responds to November budget forecast

Senator Weber responds to November budget forecast

Senator Koran responds to November budget forecast

Senator Draheim responds to November budget forecast

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

Senator Jasinski statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

Senator Pratt statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

Senator Eichorn statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

Senator Lang statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

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

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

Senator Ingebrigtsen to Serve as Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Senator Mark Johnson to Serve as Chair of the Senate's Committee on Redistricting

Senator Benson responds to November budget forecast

Senator Ruud responds to November budget forecast