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December 13, 2017

Sen. Michelle Fischbach will become Lt. Governor, remain in Senate

Senator Michelle Fischbach (R-Paynesville) will become the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Minnesota as soon as a vacancy is created with the resignation of the current Lt. Governor Tina Smith. Smith is Gov. Mark…

December 12, 2017

Senator Housley, colleagues demand answers to allegations of neglect in Minnesota senior care facilities

Several Republican senators, including Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chair of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, held a press conference Tuesday to demand answers from Minnesota Department of Health officials in…

December 12, 2017

Sen. Pratt elected chairman of Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government

Senator Eric Pratt [R-Prior Lake] was unanimously elected Chairman of the Minnesota Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government by his fellow committee members on Tuesday, December 12. The commission was established to oversee the Metropolitan Council's…

December 11, 2017

Jasinski: Budget forecast shows Minnesota’s economy is strong

Note: this column originally ran in the Owatonna People's Press. Budget forecast shows Minnesota's economy strong By: Sen. John Jasinski For most of us, the thought of reading government financial reports makes our eyes glaze…

December 11, 2017

Sen. Utke statement on PUC’s rejection of state’s Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge Line 3 replacement project

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled Thursday to reject the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 pipeline replacement project. The ruling is a setback for a project…

December 11, 2017

Sen. Eichorn encourages constituents to submit comments to DNR regarding sustainable timber harvest analysis

The Department of Natural Resources is currently taking comments until Dec. 30 on a sustainable timber harvest analysis which they plan to use to determine the statewide timber harvest level on DNR-administered forest land moving…

December 8, 2017

Sen. Eichorn statement on PUC’s rejection of state’s environmental review for Enbridge Line 3 replacement project

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled 4 to 1 Thursday rejecting the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 Pipeline replacement project. The ruling is a setback for…

December 8, 2017

Sen. Utke: Kelliher Awarded $2 Million for Water and Sewer Projects

The city of Kelliher was awarded nearly $2 million in grants and loans from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA), Department of Employment and Economic Opportunity (DEED), and other government entities to use on upgrades…

December 8, 2017

Sen. Utke encourages researchers to submit proposals to MAISRC to help combat aquatic invasive species

The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) is requesting proposals for research studies to help reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota by preventing the spread, controlling populations, and managing ecosystems. “MAISRC’s…

December 8, 2017

Senate Leader Gazelka: Minnesota's budget is right on track

Note: This column originally appeared in the November 9, 2017 edition of the Brainerd Dispatch. By Senate Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) This week, state officials released the biannual snapshot of Minnesota’s economy. But the projected…

December 8, 2017

Sen. Bruce Anderson: Budget forecast shows things look good in Minnesota,

On Tuesday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a deficit of $188 million for the current biennium. According…

December 8, 2017

Miller: November budget forecast has positive signs

On Tuesday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a deficit of $188 million for the current biennium. According…

December 7, 2017

Goggin: MNLARS failures are unacceptable

Note: this column originally ran in the Red Wing Republican Eagle. MNLARS failures are unacceptable By: Sen. Mike Goggin In the past, getting a vehicle title or new license plates was a minor hassle, but…

December 7, 2017

Monday Blues: Sen. Kiffmeyer Questions Dayton Decision to Hold Special Elections on Monday instead of Tuesday

Saying he chose the convenience of election workers over voters, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) questioned Gov. Mark Dayton’s decision to call two special elections on Monday February 12, 2018. Holding elections on any day…

December 6, 2017

Goggin: November budget forecast shows positive signs for Minnesota's economy

On Tuesday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a deficit of $188 million for the current biennium. According…

December 6, 2017

Jasinski: November forecast shows Minnesota economy in 'good shape'

On Tuesday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a deficit of $188 million for the current biennium. According…

Rosen speaks at November budget forecast 2017

December 6, 2017

Rosen: forecast shows Minnesota's budget picture is healthy

On Tuesday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released their annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a deficit of $188 million for the current biennium. According…

December 6, 2017

Sen. Ruud named Legislator of the Year by Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Environment and Natural Resource Policy and Legacy Finance Chair Senator Carrie Ruud (R- Breezy Point) was named Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts for her work in…

December 5, 2017

Sen. Nelson: Strong economy, tax reform point toward positive February budget forecast

Senator Carla Nelson [R-Rochester] touted Minnesota’s strong economy and historically low unemployment rate following Minnesota Management and Budget’s release of the state’s November budget forecast. While the forecast projects a $188 million deficit, the prediction…

December 5, 2017

Republican leaders tout strong economy, look ahead to more positive February forecast

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the November forecast, showing a projected $188 million deficit due to lower-than-expected revenues based on assumptions about federal legislation and U.S. GDP and wage growth. The forecast also…