Senate Republicans deliver resolution to budget crisis, avert a government shutdown
Democrats’ unprecedented violation of special session agreement further jeopardized state budget (St. Paul, MN)… Senate Republicans delivered a victory for the people of Minnesota today, finally bringing the long, drawn-out legislative session to a close…
Senator Nelson Proposes Deadline Reform to Avoid Last Minute Lawmaking
Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) proposed adding a new legislative deadline for House and Senate leaders to help the legislature get their work done on time in budget-setting sessions. Senator Nelson would add a fourth deadline…
UPDATE: Senate Republicans push to avoid shutdown
For the second day in a row, Senate Republicans took steps to continue funding government operations in the event of an impending shutdown. For the second day in a row, the DFL majority prevented this common sense measure.…
Senator Matt Schmit’s Support for Gas Tax Increase Holding Up Budget Deal
Senate Republican Leader David Hann called on Senator Matt Schmit (DFL – Red Wing) to end his support for a 56% increase in the gas tax in order to break the deadlocked budget negotiations at…
VIDEO: Democrat tax bill doesn't deliver
Despite having a $2 billion surplus in the state budget, the Democrat-led Senate failed to deliver any substantial tax relief this week in their tax bill. The bill contains minimal cuts for a select few,…
Democrats increase transportation taxes on drivers and consumers
Senate Democrats just don't listen. Recent polls show the majority of Minnesotans oppose a new gas tax, and 75% of Minnesotans approve of the Republican plan to put more money toward roads and bridges without raising…
Senate Democrats threaten to hold transportation funding hostage
In a stunning reversal, Democrat Majority Leader Tom Bakk told the Pioneer Press that Senate Democrats may not be willing to pass transportation funding and tax cuts this year. Bakk's comments could be taken as a threat to hold popular…
VIDEO: Senate Democrats Double-Down on Funding for Controversial $90 Million Senate Office Building
Initial payments were approved today to fund the controversial $90 million Senate office building after a heated debate in which every Democrat doubled down to fund the building and not a single Republican voted for…
Senator Jeff Hayden Faces New Ethics Complaint
Senate leaders filed additional ethics charges against embattled Senator Jeff Hayden today including a charge he lied to the Subcommittee on Ethics. The new charges allege Hayden lied to the Subcommittee about his knowledge of…
Republicans introduce income tax cut: "It's time for family surpluses."
Republicans today proposed cutting income tax rates by half a percentage point for all Minnesota taxpayers. The across-the-board rate reduction joins other Republican tax initiatives including exempting Social Security and veteran’s pensions from state income…
Senate Republicans put Rothman on notice regarding his upcoming confirmation
Senate Republican members of the Senate Commerce committee sent a letter to Commissioner of Commerce Mike Rothman outlining the questions he will be asked at his upcoming confirmation hearing. Topics range from inaccurate claims regarding MNsure premium increases…
House Republican budget targets reflect Minnesotans' priorities
In support of the the recently announced House Republican budget targets, Senate Republican Leader David Hann released this statement: "The budget targets released by House Republicans today respect and honor the hard work of Minnesota…
Republicans unveil $7 billion transportation plan for roads & bridges without raising gas tax
Will repair or replace 15,500 lane miles and 330 bridges without a tax increase On Monday, House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Senate Republican Leader David Hann (R-Eden Prairie), House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin (R-Rogers), House…
After three years, $200 million, and thousands of lives disrupted, Governor Dayton finally admits MNsure is a bust
Republicans reject governor’s plan to ignore MNsure problems for another year. (St. Paul, MN…) Republican leader David Hann (Eden Prairie) released the following statement in response to Governor Dayton’s letter proposing the creation of a…
FAQ: Everything you need to know about the Minneapolis school district proposal
Senate Republican Leader David Hann (R-Eden Prairie) recently introduced a bill to split the Minneapolis School District into six smaller districts. The new districts would be free from many of the state educational mandates that sometimes…
Analysis: 100% of teacher layoff policies favor seniority over teaching ability
An analysis by Senate Republicans found that 100% of Minnesota teacher contracts examined use seniority as the primary factor in teacher layoff decisions. These findings debunk recent claims by Governor Dayton, the Department of Education,…
Senate Republicans announce K-12 reform: “Your School, Your Needs” Part II
Focus is on closing achievement gap, strengthening teachers, empowering parents Minnesota Senate Republicans announced the second part of their “Your School, Your Needs” K-12 reform plan today focusing on policy changes that will close the achievement…
"Fireworks Freedom" bill repeals fireworks ban
By: Senator Torrey Westrom Perhaps the most widely known fact about me is that I am blind. It happened because of a farm accident when I was a young boy. At first losing my sight…
VIDEO: "Toddler Tax Credit" is a tax cut for families
Senate Republicans unveiled yet another tax cut plan to help return the state surplus to hardworking taxpayers. Minnesota families endure one of the highest costs of childcare in the nation, and even those parents fortunate enough…