Sen. Carla Nelson: Minnesota economy continues to grow

April report from MN Dept. of Revenue shows $489M more in tax revenue Following a recent report from the Minnesota Department of Revenue that indicates the state took in nearly half a billion dollars more…

Senate Republicans stand strong on not raising taxes

Today Senate Republicans presented a second offer to Governor Tim Walz and Speaker Melissa Hortman to resume budget negotiations. The second offer included an additional $100 million in spending in two key areas: education and…

Sen. Pratt’s bill honoring Dick Ames unanimously passes MN Senate

Legislation honors local benefactor and highway construction magnate through 'Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway' The Minnesota State Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation chief-authored by Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) to designate a segment of highway between the…

Sen. Carla Nelson joins bipartisan call for Tobacco 21 bill

Legislation would raise tobacco purchase age to 21 in MN Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) joined kids, physicians, health advocates, and legislators from both sides of the aisle to make an impassioned plea for the Minnesota…

Sen. Westrom: In state budget, grow paychecks not taxes

Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) issued the following statement after Governor Tim Walz’s Department of Revenue released a report revealing the State of Minnesota collected $489 million more than projected from taxpayers in the month…

Legislative assistant receives honorary FFA degree

Monday night, Wendy Haavisto received the Honorary State FFA Degree. The purpose of the degree program is to recognize individuals who render outstanding service to the agricultural education ‒ FFA program. Haavisto has served as…
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Jasinski: Budget bills recap part 2

Budget bills recap: Part 2 By: Senator John Jasinski It was another frenetic week here at the capitol, as the Senate finished work on our initial budget offer. Here’s a recap of what happened this…

Senator Howe appointed to serve on tax conference committee

As the legislature works to assemble a final state budget agreement, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) will serve on the conference committee for the tax bill. The conference committee, which includes five members of each legislative body,…