Senator Paul Anderson's Legislative Update February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020 Dear Friends, We have completed the second week of the 2020 legislative session, and it's fair to say, we are off to a busy start. This week we had our first two…
Sen. Koran, Senate Republicans want to give "your billion back"
(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans today announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income…
Senator Westrom, Senate Republicans release budget surplus plan
(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income and…
Senator Miller introduces disaster assistance bill
Today Senate President Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) introduced a bipartisan bill to fund $30 million into the state disaster assistance contingency account. The appropriation would be used to assist communities to recover and rebuild from damages as a result…
Senator Mark Johnson supports plan to return budget surplus back to Minnesota families, farmers, and small businesses
– Senate Republicans today announced a taxpayer focused plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus back to the taxpayers. The Senate plan emphasizes returning your money back in your pockets, particularly middle-income and low-income earners, so…
Senator Kiffmeyer, Senate Republicans unveil plan to give budget surplus back to taxpayers
(St. Paul) – This week, Senate Republicans announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly…
Senator Ruud, Senate Republicans unveil plan to give budget surplus back to taxpayers
(St. Paul) – This week, Senate Republicans announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly…
Senator Kiffmeyer strengthens voter privacy for Minnesotans
Senator Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake), chair of the State Government Finance and Elections Committee, introduced a bill to protect the privacy of Minnesotans who choose to participate in the presidential nomination primary process. In 2016, Senator Ann Rest…
Statement from Sen. Mathews on Northern Metal Fire
Senator Mathews also responds to the Governor's comments on a permitting hold, additional MPCA requirements "Northern Metal is fully cooperating with the state fire investigation, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and their local public health officials," said…
Senator Mathews: Republican Tax Plan is Good News for All Minnesotans
(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans today announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income…
Sen. Rosen: Here is what happened at the Capitol this week!
Greetings Neighbors! We have just finished week two of the 2020 Session. My schedule has been busy with floor Sessions, Committee hearings, and visits with constituents from the district! Sincerely, Julie 2020 Bonding Session: We…
Senator Rarick, Senate Republicans release budget surplus tax relief plan
(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans today announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income…
Senator Benson, Senate Republicans unveil budget surplus plan
St. Paul) – Senate Republicans today announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income…
Senate Agriculture Committee Holds Hearings on Grain Bin Safety
(St. Paul – MN) This week, the Senate Agriculture, Housing, and Rural Development Committee held hearings on grain bin and silo safety. Tragic farm accidents involving grain bins have been an ongoing problem in most…
Senator Utke's Bill to Increase Penalties for Ecoterrorists Passes to the Senate Floor
This past Monday my Worker Safety and Energy Security Act bill passed out of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee and was returned to the Senate floor. This bill would increase…
Senator Anderson Legislative Update
Friends and Neighbors, Session is in full swing this week. Committees are meeting, constituents are here, and we are getting to work on our vision for this session. One of the most important things we…
Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans unveil tax plan
(St. Paul) – Senate Republicans today announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income and…
Senator Goggin: Some of the best career options are shut out of our schools
(St. Paul, MN) - Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) is taking action after hearing reports that some school districts are not giving military, skilled trades, and manufacturing recruiters proper notice and access to career fairs…
Senator Nelson champions tax relief plan for working Minnesotans
Senate leaders on Thursday announced a multifaceted plan to provide significant tax relief to Minnesota’s workers. The plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income and low-income earners, as…
Senator Weber calls for tax plan that gives budget surplus back to taxpayers
Today, the Minnesota Senate Republican majority announced a tax cut plan that ultimately returns the state’s estimated $1.3 billion budget surplus back to taxpayers. The multifaceted plan includes a series of tax cuts aimed at…
