Sen. Torrey Westrom

Sen. Westrom supports increase to MN school safety

Sen. Torrey Westrom Supports Increase to Minnesota School Safety Senator Torrey Westrom and his colleagues in the Minnesota State Senate announced plans to fund additional school safety measures throughout the state’s schools. The proposed legislation…
Senator Karin Housley

Senator Housley comments on legislative auditor’s report

In response to a scathing report by the Office of the Legislative Auditor of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Health Facility Complaints, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chair of the Senate Aging…
Senator Bill Weber

Senator Weber's weekly update for March 2, 2018

Dear neighbors, With the second week of the 2018 legislative session behind us, the pace has picked up considerably here at the Capitol -- and things are moving quickly! I wanted to take a moment…

Jasinski to carry 'Minnesotans for Ridesharing' bill

A new coalition committed to bringing ridesharing to all of Minnesota launched at the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday. “Minnesotans for Ridesharing” includes business organizations, non-profits, restaurants, hospitality venues and individuals who believe the Minnesota…
Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake)

Sen. Draheim: Budget surplus result of tax relief

Sen. Rich Draheim: Budget surplus result of tax relief   On Tuesday, February 28, officials at with the State of Minnesota announced a state government budget surplus of $329 million. The surplus is $518 million…

Chamberlain: February revenue forecast shows tax cuts work

Earlier today, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. According to the report, the state has a $329 million surplus…
Sen. Paul Gazelka

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…
Sen. Gary Dahms of Redwood Falls

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…