News – Page 274 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

December 6, 2018

Senator Miller statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion 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 $1.544 billion for 2020-21 budget cycle. By…

December 6, 2018

Senator Goggin statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion 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 $1.544 billion for 2020-21 budget cycle. By…

December 6, 2018

Senator Chamberlain statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion 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 $1.544 billion for 2020-21 budget cycle. By…

December 6, 2018

Senator Rosen statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion 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 $1.544 billion for 2020-21 budget cycle. By…

December 6, 2018

Republican budget led to $1.5 billion surplus; Minnesota well-positioned to fund priorities without raising taxes

Republicans will consider new tax relief in next biennial budget New budget estimates released by Minnesota Management and Budget show the last Republican budget led to a $1.5 billion budget surplus heading in to the…

December 5, 2018

Senator Jasinski: MDA Extends Deadline for Urban Agriculture Grants

State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) announced today that due to high demand the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for the Urban Agriculture Grant program until January 17, 2019. The Urban Agriculture…

December 5, 2018

Senator Julie Rosen selected for exclusive legislative negotiation seminar at Harvard’s Kennedy School

State Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) was one of only 26 state legislators from across the United States selected to attend an exclusive training seminar on legislative negotiation techniques and innovative ideas. The three day…

December 5, 2018

Experts estimate 57,000 fewer Minnesotans would have health insurance coverage under Democrats’ MinnesotaCare Buy-In plan

Expert testimony in today’s Senate Health and Human Services Committee highlighted the negative impact of Democrats’ proposed MinnesotaCare Buy-In plan. An analysis done by Oliver Wyman, an international management consulting firm, found that 57,000 fewer…

December 5, 2018

Senator Goggin: Caring for Minnesota’s Veterans

Caring for Minnesota’s Veterans By: Senator Mike Goggin With the recent observance of Veterans Day, I thought it would be a good time to share some of the legislation we worked on that cares for…

December 5, 2018

Jasinski: We don’t need to raise the gas tax to fix roads and bridges

We don’t need to raise the gas tax to fix roads and bridges By: Senator John Jasinski One of the first priorities announced by Governor-Elect Tim Walz was his intention to raise gas taxes this…

December 3, 2018

Senator Senjem to continue as chair of Capital Investment Committee

The Minnesota Senate majority has announced that Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will remain as chairman of the Senate Capital Investment Committee for the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions. Senator Senjem has been a member of…

December 3, 2018

Housley issues statement on medical cannabis expansion

On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), chairwoman of the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee, issued the following…

December 3, 2018

Senator Jeremy Miller selected for exclusive legislative negotiation seminar at Harvard’s Kennedy School

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) was one of only 26 state legislators from across the United States selected to attend an exclusive training seminar on legislative negotiation techniques and innovative ideas. The three day conference,…

December 3, 2018

Senator Relph applauds expansion of medical cannabis program

On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “Today, the Department of Health announced the addition of…

November 30, 2018

Senator Warren Limmer earns top marks for small business record

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 30, 2018

Senator Bruce Anderson to continue as chair of Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee

The Minnesota Senate majority announced today that Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) will once again chair the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Anderson also chaired the committee in 2017 and 2018.…

November 29, 2018

Senator Carrie Ruud receives top marks for small business record

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) has received a perfect 100% ranking from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her support of Minnesota’s small business owners and employees. NFIB announced the rankings as part…

November 29, 2018

How should we fund transportation?

By Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) Chair of the Senate Transportation Finance & Policy Committee Gas tax increase? No. One of the big topics we will wrestle with this session is how to fund Minnesota’s transportation…

November 29, 2018

Senator Julie Rosen to continue as chair of Senate Finance Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced this week that Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) will once again chair the Senate Finance Committee, a position she held during the 2017-2018 legislative session. The Finance Committee is widely seen…

November 29, 2018

Sen. Osmek introduces bill to make penalty for texting caused accidents equal to DUI

Senator David Osmek [R-Mound] will be introducing a bill during the 2019 Minnesota legislative session to make the penalty for operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic device and causing an accident equal to…