News - Page 370 - Minnesota Senate Republicans

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…

Deputy Senate Majority Leader Michelle Benson

December 4, 2017

Benson: Minnesotans can't afford to fall again for Democrats' health care promises

This column originally ran in the Duluth News Tribune Minnesotans can't afford to fall again for Democrats' health care promises By Senator Michelle Benson Minnesota Democrats are again making bold promises about their health care…

December 4, 2017

Jasinski named Legislator of the Year by Auto Dealers association

Freshman Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today was named Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) for his work on behalf of auto dealers throughout Minnesota during the 2017 legislative session. MADA…

December 4, 2017

Sen. Johnson gains funding for broadband projects in northwestern Minnesota

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced recipients of 2017 Border-to-Border Broadband grant program recently. The announcement includes two projects for providers serving Kittson, Pennington, and Roseau counties. The projects will help serve…

December 1, 2017

Senator Newman comments on report that spells out more trouble with MNLARS

In response to a Pioneer Press report detailing an internal memo that instructs Driver and Vehicle Services employees to, among other things, “focus…on speed rather than detail right now”, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of…

December 1, 2017

Benson criticizes extravagant public employee salaries

On November 30, the Minnesota Subcommittee on Employee Relations (SER) held a hearing to discuss requests from Governor Dayton’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) for waivers for public salaries that exceed state guidelines. MMB…

November 29, 2017

Sen. Utke secures funding for broadband projects in northwestern Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced recipients of the 2017 Border-to-Border Broadband grant program this past Tuesday, which included funding for two projects serving Hubbard and Mahnomen counties. The projects will…

November 28, 2017

Deadline extended for grants to prevent Minnesota wolf attacks on livestock

Minnesota livestock producers have an additional three weeks to apply for grant money to help prevent wolf attacks. Due to a late harvest that kept producers in the fields longer than average, the Minnesota Department…

November 28, 2017

Jasinski: Miserable MNLARS

This column originally ran in the Owatonna People's Press. Miserable MNLARS By Senator John Jasinski If you have had to renew your driver’s license or get new tabs for your vehicle in the last few…

November 28, 2017

Sen. Ingebrigtsen obtains funding for broadband projects in northwestern Minnesota

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced recipients of the 2017 Border-to-Border Broadband grant program this past Tuesday, which included funding for three projects serving Otter Tail County. The projects will help serve…

November 22, 2017

Sen. Eric Pratt statement on teachers with criminal pasts licensed by MN Board of Teaching

Senator Eric Pratt [R-Prior Lake] issued the following statement on teachers with criminal pasts being licensed by the Minnesota Board of Teaching: “Yesterday’s story by KSTP exposing current licensed Minnesota educators with criminal felonies is…

November 22, 2017

Goggin obtains funding for broadband projects in southeast Minnesota

Residents of several southeast Minnesota communities without sufficient high speed internet connectivity will soon have access to the critical 21st Century technology thanks to funding included in the 2017 Jobs and Economic Development Bill. Senator…

November 22, 2017

Sen. Miller delivers broadband funding for Fillmore County

Two communications and internet service providers in Fillmore County are set to receive funding for broadband expansion thanks to a new round of grants announced as part of the state’s Border to Border Broadband program.…

November 22, 2017

Sen. Rosen acquires funding for broadband projects in southern Minnesota

Two telecommunications providers in southern Minnesota are set to receive funding for projects to extend high speed internet service to unserved communities in Faribault and Martin Counties, thanks to funding included in last session’s Jobs…

November 21, 2017

Sen. Utke statement on Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee’s MNLARS hearing

The Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee held a hearing Wednesday to gather testimony and investigate the troublesome rollout of the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS), the new Department of Public Safety program for processing driver’s…

November 20, 2017

Several southeastern Minnesota communities receive state funding for needed infrastructure upgrades

Several cities in southeastern Minnesota will receive additional state funding for needed infrastructure projects. The communities include Kasson, Mantorville, and Oronoco. “The funding awarded to Kasson, Mantorville, and Oronoco will allow them to get to…

November 17, 2017

Sen. Draheim: Supreme Court decision on veto is “typical government robbing Peter to pay Paul”

Senator Rich Draheim [R-Madison Lake] expressed disappointment and frustration following yesterday’s Minnesota Supreme Court decision to allow Governor Mark Dayton’s veto of the legislature’s funding to stand. The ruling requires the Minnesota legislature to raid…

November 17, 2017

Senator Lang's reaction to Supreme Court decision on legislative funding veto

Following the Minnesota Supreme Court’s opinion that Gov. Mark Dayton’s line-item veto of legislative funding for the 2017-2018 biennium is constitutional, Sen. Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) issued the following statement: “The recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision…

November 17, 2017

Statement from Sen. Paul Utke on Supreme Court ruling supporting Gov. Dayton’s use of line-item veto

(St. Paul- MN) On Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled 5-1 in favor of the constitutionality of Governor Mark Dayton’s exercise of his line-item veto of the legislature’s appropriation. The decision which upends the lower…

November 17, 2017

Statement from Sen. Kiffmeyer on Supreme Court ruling supporting Gov. Dayton’s use of line-item veto

On Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled 5-1 in favor of Governor Mark Dayton’s exercise of his line-item veto of the legislature’s appropriation stating that the facial reading of the constitution gives him line-item veto…