Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update
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Senator David Osmek responds to Senate DFL’s New Clean Energy and Climate Caucus
) On Tuesday, DFL members of the Minnesota Senate today announced their new statewide Senate DFL Clean Energy and Climate Caucus. The new caucus will develop progressive energy policies and prioritize initiatives they believe will…
Statement from Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen on chronic wasting disease deer found in Douglas County
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirms an 8-year-old white-tailed doe tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) after its white-tailed buck pen-mate killed it in a small, two-deer, hobbyist herd in Douglas County. The…
Statement from Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen on the passing of Perham Guardsman
State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, issued the following statement today upon confirmation that District 8 resident Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles P. Nord, from Perham, was among the three Minnesota National Guard soldiers who died…
Rarick: It’s time to break up the Department of Human Services
It’s time to break up the Department of Human Services By: Senator Jason Rarick It’s time to break up the Minnesota Department of Human Services. This was the recommendation of Acting Commissioner Pam Wheelock this…
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 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 Relph's statement on projected $1.3 billion state budget surplus
Last week, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, which shows a projected budget surplus of $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect…
Senator Anderson to participate in upcoming violence prevention hearings
Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, announced this week that his committee will hold two informational hearings regarding violence prevention laws. Recent reports of…
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 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 Howe: Budget forecast shows Minnesota’s economy is strong, no need for new taxes
On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, showing an estimated budget surplus of $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect the state’s…
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 Johnson: Budget forecast positive for Minnesota, points to need for additional investment in middle-class Minnesota families
On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, showing an estimated budget surplus of $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect the state’s…
Sen. Andrew Mathews: Taxpayers created MN’s $1.6B surplus, they should get it back
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…
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 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…
Senator Utke: Budget forecast reveals positive signs for Minnesota’s economy
On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, showing an estimated budget surplus of $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year, reports on the state’s…
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,…
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, $284…