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February 28, 2018

Minnesota forecasts ongoing budget surpluses and economic growth

Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) released the following statement regarding Minnesota's budget surplus Wednesday. "Everyone agrees: today's budget forecast shows tax cuts lead to economic growth. The doom and…

February 27, 2018

Senator Dahms, colleagues unveil 2018 "Advancing Minnesota" agenda

By Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) The 2017 legislative session was historically-productive, bringing tax relief for seniors, students, farmers, and small business owners, the largest investment in roads and bridges in decades, and changes to…

February 27, 2018

Senator Eichorn: Senate GOP Advancing a Minnesota agenda to protects wages and care for people

Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled their complete 2018 Advancing Minnesota agenda on Monday. The series of priorities emphasizes protecting Minnesotans’ wages and caring for people by holding government accountable for the ongoing DMV mess, improving school safety,…

February 26, 2018

Senator Goggin: Senate GOP Advancing Minnesota agenda protects wages, cares for people

Minnesota Senate Republicans today announced the second phase of their Advancing Minnesota agenda. The agenda builds on the historic success of the 2017 session, which included emergency health care premium aid, tax relief, and funding…

February 26, 2018

Jasinski: Senate Republicans’ 2018 Advancing Minnesota Agenda prioritizes caring for people

Minnesota Senate Republicans today formally unveiled their 2018 Advancing Minnesota agenda. The series of priorities places an emphasis on protecting Minnesotans’ wages and caring for people by holding government accountable for the ongoing DMV mess,…

February 26, 2018

Senator Miller legislative update: Tax conformity, MNLARS on the agenda. (Feb. 22, 2018)

Greetings from St. Paul, Over the last few weeks, I have been traveling the district holding meetings with constituents in preparation for the 2018 legislative session. The feedback I received from these meetings, just like…

Senate Republicans are Advancing Minnesota

February 26, 2018

Protecting Wages, Caring for People Are Top Priorities for 2018 Advancing Minnesota Agenda

Senate Republicans announce session priorities that include tax conformity, investments in infrastructure and school safety measures Minnesota Senate Republicans today announced their Advancing Minnesota agenda for 2018, following a historically productive 2017 session. The top…

February 26, 2018

Senator Utke: Senate Republicans to continue to fight for your family and your budget

Minnesota Senate Republicans unveiled an outline of their 2018 Advancing Minnesota agenda on Monday. The series of priorities places an emphasis on protecting Minnesotans’ wages and caring for people by holding government accountable for the ongoing…

February 25, 2018

Draheim: Taxes take center stage during 2018 MN legislative session

Sen. Rich Draheim: Taxes take center stage during 2018 MN legislative session Originally published in the Northfield News This week, the Minnesota legislature kicks off the 2018 session in St. Paul. While many issues are…

February 23, 2018

Senator Weber's update from the Capitol: February 23, 2018

Dear neighbors, The 2018 legislative session is underway. As committees begin their work and bills continue to be drafted, much of the week has been spent meeting with constituents and other stakeholders about some of…

February 20, 2018

Senator Benson statement on update of OHFC elder abuse investigations

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced an update into the backlog of elder abuse investigations by the Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC). The update from MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm shows progress has…

February 19, 2018

Jasinski: Bonding committee considers Southeast Minnesota project ideas

Bonding committee considers Southeast Minnesota project ideas By: Senator John Jasinski One of my more interesting committee assignments is the Capital Investment Committee. We have one specific objective: we work all session evaluating dozens and…

February 19, 2018

Senate Tax Committee to begin session by studying impact of Trump Tax Reform

Following several weeks of town hall forums to discuss tax issues, Senate Tax Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) has announced the committee will begin the 2018 legislative session by studying the details of the…

February 19, 2018

Southeastern Minnesota projects receive Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grants

Several projects in southeastern Minnesota have received grants from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. The beneficiaries include the Dodge County Historical Society, the Olmsted County Historical Society, and the St. Olaf Heritage Association.…

February 19, 2018

Senator Benson: ‘Infuriating’ that governor’s office ignored MNLARS concerns

A new report by Fox 9 investigators has found officials in charge of developing Minnesota’s new system for licensing and registering vehicles (MNLARS) knew years ago that the system was headed for disaster. According to…

February 19, 2018

Statement of Senator Housley on Office of Health Facility Complaints backlog update

In response to Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcom’s update on the backlog of complaints in the Office of Health Facility Complaints, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term…

February 15, 2018

Weber: Tax conformity, government accountability at forefront this session

Last year, the Republican-led legislative session turned out to be one of the most productive in recent memory. From $650 million in tax relief for farmers, students, small business owners, and seniors to the multi-billion…

Sen. Paul Gazelka elected as Majority Leader

February 12, 2018

Statement of Majority Leader Paul Gazelka on the January Revenue Report

"Minnesotans are feeling good about having more money in their pockets, the state budget is in surplus, and the sky isn't falling like Democrats claimed it would when Republicans cut taxes. Now we need to…

February 9, 2018

Capital Investment Committee to continue #MNfrastructure bonding tour in southeastern Minnesota

On Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13, the Senate Capital Investment Committee will visit southeastern Minnesota for the final leg of the #MNfrastructure statewide bonding tour. The committee will hear more than 30 proposals…

February 9, 2018

Senator Senjem, bonding committee to discuss mental health crisis during visit to Mayo Clinic

As part of the Senate Capital Investment Committee’s southeastern #MNfrastructure bonding tour, Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) will present a bonding proposal to establish regional behavioral health crisis centers across Minnesota. The presentation will is part…