Highway 14 Expansion Plan Unveiled
St. Paul, MN – Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls), alongside a bipartisan group of legislators and Governor Walz, announced that a plan is in place to finish the expansion of Highway 14 from…
Senator Chamberlain bill to prohibit most TCE use clears first committee
Minnesota state Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) on Monday continued his effort to bar companies from using the toxic and dangerous chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) during their manufacturing processes. The Minnesota Senate Environment and Natural Resources…
Senator Newman responds to announced $1.5 billion budget surplus
On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February budget forecast, which shows an estimated budget surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect…
Legislators announce a new bipartisan, bicameral caucus dedicated to reforming Minnesota’s criminal justice system
Today, a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of state legislators announced that they are forming a new caucus dedicated to reforming Minnesota’s criminal justice system. Members of the newly-formed Criminal Justice Reform Caucus will work together to…
Senator Rosen legislative update: The latest state budget forecast and much more!
Greetings Neighbors! Last week we completed week three of the 2020 Session. It was a busy week with committee hearings, the February Forecast release, and 14 constituent group visits! Wow! February Forecast: On Thursday the…
Senator Miller introduces bill to eliminate Social Security income tax
Minnesota Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) recently introduced a new bill that would allow Minnesota’s retirees to fully and completely deduct all Social Security income on their state income taxes beginning next year. “One of…
Highway 14 Expansion Plan Unveiled
Today, Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls), alongside a bipartisan group of legislators and Governor Walz, announced that a plan is in place to finish the expansion of Highway 14 from Nicollet to New…
‘Clean Energy First’ legislation clears first committee hurdle
On Thursday, legislation designed to modernize Minnesota’s energy resources by prioritizing renewable energy cleared its first committee. The legislation, known as ‘Clean Energy First’, passed the Minnesota Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee…
Senator Benson responds to February budget forecast
ST. PAUL, MN) - On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February budget forecast, showing an estimated budget surplus of $1.513 billion. The numbers have gone up since the November forecast, which showed…
Senator Westrom comments on February budget forecast
(ST. PAUL, MN) - Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February budget forecast, showing an estimated budget surplus of $1.513 billion. The numbers have gone up since the November forecast, which showed…
Senator Mathews: Budget surplus too high not to return to voters
The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released their annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-21 budget cycle, an increase…
Senator Rarick responds to February Budget Forecast
PAUL, MN) - Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February budget forecast, showing an estimated budget surplus of $1.513 billion. The numbers have gone up since the November forecast, which showed an estimated budget surplus of $1.332…
Senator Ruud recognized for support of county fairs
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Federation of County Fairs recently honored Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) with the 2020 ‘Friend of the County Fair’ award. “We appreciate the support Senator Ruud has provided all…
Senator Koran responds to February budget forecast
(ST. PAUL, MN) - The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released their annual February economic forecast on Thursday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-21…
Senator Abeler encourages responsible use of the budget surplus
Yesterday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) estimated a $1.513 billion surplus for FY 2020-21 at their annual February budget and economic forecast. This reflects a $181 million increase since the November forecast. The state budget…
Three Major MN Proposals – E-15, Rural Broadband, and RFA move through Senate
(St. Paul, MN) – The Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committees heard three proposals of interest to rural Minnesota this week. Thursday, the E15-Better Fuel Initiative passed through the committee. It is authored by…
Senator Nelson statement on Minnesota’s $1.5 billion budget surplus
The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) announced the results of their annual February economic forecast on Thursday, in which they project Minnesota will have a budget surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-21…
Budget surplus increases: more tax relief for Minnesotans
Today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) estimated a $1.513 billion surplus for FY 2020-21 at their annual February budget and economic forecast. This reflects a $181 million increase since the November forecast. “The state budget…
Senator Goggin: Budget surplus guarantees tax relief for Minnesotans
Today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) estimated a $1.513 billion surplus for FY 2020-21 at their annual February budget and economic forecast. This reflects a $181 million increase since the November forecast. “This surplus guarantees…
Senator Limmer Says “Give Surplus Back” in Tax Relief
In response to a $1.5 billion surplus, Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) said, “We have fully funded state government, the rainy-day accounts are full, and Minnesota’s economic outlook is stable. We have a few urgent…