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January 27, 2015

Dayton’s budget: More taxes, more spending, no reform, no inspiration

Senate Republicans were critical of Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget announcement today, pointing out the massive increases in taxes and spending without any real reforms in education and healthcare. Gov. Dayton’s budget proposal increases state government…

January 26, 2015

Gov. Dayton Retreats to His Comfort Zone on Transportation: Raise Gas Taxes!

In a move that surprised no one, Gov. Mark Dayton proposed to solve a Minnesota problem by raising gas taxes. Dayton’s proposal to apply a sales tax to wholesale gasoline, raise vehicle registration fees and…

January 23, 2015

Senator Nelson Authors Alzheimer’s Research and Support Act

Creating an Alzheimer’s research program and connecting resources to people with Alzheimer’s and the families that care for them. (St. Paul, MN) A group of bipartisan and bicameral lawmakers, all with personal ties to Alzheimer’s…

January 22, 2015

“We overbuilt.”

Senate Republican Leader David Hann released the following statement regarding the new Capitol floor plan: “We overbuilt.” The new Capitol floor plan released today reveals a decrease of only 18,000 usable square feet from the…

January 21, 2015

Senate Republicans Introduce “Retire in Minnesota Act”

Bill will phase out taxes on Social Security income, make Minnesota more welcoming for retirees In an effort to help Minnesota seniors and retirees, Republican Senators today proposed the “Retire in Minnesota Act” (RIMA), which…

January 16, 2015

Recipe for Real Education Reform

By: Senator Roger Chamberlain During the past several years I’ve written a lot about education. It’s an emotional issue and it has been frustrating to witness the continued deconstruction of public education. It’s why education…

January 16, 2015

Senate Republican Wary of Dayton Met Council Pick

Adam Duininck short on experience, long on DFL politics Senator Michelle Benson criticized Gov. Dayton’s choice to lead the Metropolitan Council with the following statement: “I’m not convinced Adam Duininck will focus his efforts on the true transportation needs…

January 14, 2015

CAPITOL BLUEPRINTS: Duplicate Offices for Senators

When the new $90 million Senate office building was approved by the House and Senate last year, the expectation was that all 67 Senators and their staff would be housed in the new building. Today, Senate…

January 14, 2015

Common sense reform would keep Minnesota budget focused on priorities

Minnesota budget A new bill introduced by Senate Republicans proposes substantial reforms to the way the Minnesota budget is developed. If passed, the bill would reset the state budget to zero every two years, allowing lawmakers to rebuild it…

January 13, 2015

Republicans work to eliminate new boat trailer decal mandate

Minnesota boaters will be forced to meet new requirements before launching their watercraft in Minnesota lakes this summer. A new law starting July 1, 2015 will require every person driving a boat on a trailer…

January 12, 2015

Tomassoni Lobbyist Job is a Blatant Conflict of Interest

In response to news that Senator David Tomassoni (D-Chisholm) has accepted a position as the head of an Iron Range lobbying group, Republicans and the news media have raised questions about what appears to be…

January 9, 2015

Senate Republicans propose reforms: change school rules, re-aim transit money, don’t raise gas tax, diversify MNsure board

An open letter to Gov. Mark Dayton from Minnesota Senate Republicans: Celebrating the New Year is traditionally a time for reflection and resolution. Reflecting on the last legislative session and the results of the election,…

December 12, 2014

Dayton appointee Commissioner Rothman abused his office to funnel taxpayer money to political allies

Recent reports reveal Commerce Commissioner Rothman had been warned for years about mismanagement of government grant funds at the disgraced non-profit Community Action of Minneapolis, and despite this knowledge, employed political favoritism to renew the…

December 3, 2014

High School League overstepped authority with transgender policy in high school athletics

In anticipation of a vote by the Minnesota State High School League on adoption of a new transgender policy for high school athletics, Republican Leader David Hann wrote the following letter to the MSHSL board:…

November 21, 2014

MNsure house of cards was built on discredited Gruber data

Health insurance exchange’s fiscal solvency relies on Gruber numbers By: Republican Leader David Hann as published in the Star Tribune The hot political story out of Washington DC this week is the saga of a professor from…

November 19, 2014

Here’s our reaction when 2015 property taxes go up

For two years, Democrats have repeated their promise to bring down property taxes. Now the Department of Revenue says they’re going up in 2015. Again. (SURPRISE!) The 2015 property tax news release from the Dept. of Revenue has all the gory details:…

November 13, 2014

Report Reveals Minnesota’s Health Insurance Premiums Are Rising Faster than Forty-Eight Other States

Minnesota no longer has the lowest rates in the country. Whichever way you spin it, Minnesota no longer has the lowest health insurance premiums in the nation, contrary to numerous preliminary claims made by Governor…

November 6, 2014

Senate Republicans Announce Elected Leadership

The Senate Republican Caucus reelected Senator David Hann (Eden Prairie) as Leader, a position he has held since 2012. Senator Gary Dahms (Redwood Falls), Senator Paul Gazelka (Nisswa), and Senator Warren Limmer (Maple Grove) were…

November 5, 2014

Senate Republicans Congratulate Minnesotans on Election of a House Republican Majority

Progress is around the corner for Minnesota. After Tuesday’s election in which Minnesota voters chose a new House Republican majority, Senate Republican Leader David Hann congratulated all Minnesotans with the following statement: “Yesterday, Minnesotans voted…

October 30, 2014

Senate Republicans Send Questionnaire to Minneapolis School Board Regarding Hayden Ethics Investigation

At the request of the Senate Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct, Senate Republicans sent a letter and questionnaire to Minneapolis School Board members and staff yesterday. The subcommittee will resume the hearing for Senator Jeff Hayden (D-Minneapolis)…