Housley renews call to modernize Minnesota’s liquor laws

After two major brewing companies announced they will no longer produce the lower-strength beer that can be sold in Minnesota grocery and convenience stores, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) is renewing her call to…
Senator Scott Newman

Senator Newman: “Budget surplus belongs to the taxpayers”

On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, which shows an estimated budget surplus of $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect the…

Senator Anderson responds to budget surplus

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.62 billion for 2020-21 budget cycle. By statute,…
senator mike goggin

Senator Goggin: surplus belongs to Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.62 billion for 2020-21 budget cycle. By statute, $284…
Senator Jeff Howe

Local legislators respond to National Guard helicopter crash

State Sens. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville, and Jerry Relph, R-St. Cloud and Reps. Tim O’Driscoll, R-Sartell, Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, and Tama Theis, R-St. Cloud, issued the following joint statement in the wake of a National…
Senator Mike Goggin

Senator Goggin Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and families! I spent time with my family and enjoyed the winter weather as we look forward to this Christmas season!…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends! We stayed inside and admired the wintry weather. We are looking forward to the Christmas season! I am thankful…

Sen. Carla Nelson: $1.6B surplus proof our leadership worked

On Thursday, December 5, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) announced a projected $1.616 billion budget surplus for the State of Minnesota in the current fiscal year. The surplus includes an automatic allocation to Minnesota’s budget reserves,…