Senator Rarick Encourages Passage of Voter ID Laws

(ST. PAUL, MN) – This Thursday, a bill to require photo identification for voting passed through the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Senator Scott Newman (R- Hutchinson) chief authored the legislation. It holds widespread support in…
Senator Gary Dahms

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 Scott Newman

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…

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…
Senator David Senjem

‘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…
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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…