Growing Government, Increasing Fees, Neglecting Permitting Reform

Growing Government, Increasing Fees, Neglecting Permitting Reform by Senator Steve Green Senate Democrats recently brought forward an environment bill that basically enables the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to continue its over-spending. It also increases…

Johnson: Common-sense update for modern ATVs

Friends and neighbors, This week I added an amendment to the Senate’s transportation budget proposal that raises the legal weight limit for ATVs from 2,000 to 3,000 pounds. This is a practical change to bring…

Farnsworth: An update on permitting reform and veterans

Friends and neighbors, One of my top priorities has been fixing Minnesota’s broken permitting process. This is one of the fastest ways we can attract new job-creating projects to Minnesota. Unfortunately, permitting reform was stripped…

Senator Dornink: Misplaced priorities at the Capitol

Friends and neighbors, It has been a busy week on the Senate floor, with lawmakers hearing six omnibus budget bills along with several single-issue proposals. Many of these measures have now passed the Senate and…
Pratt

Jobs and Labor bill prioritizes government, not Minnesotans

Democrats this week brought forward a Jobs and Labor budget and policy package that expands government, increases regulations and funnels millions to private organizations. As a result, Minnesotans are left with fewer opportunities and higher costs.  The Jobs…
Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Dahms votes for Senate Agriculture budget bill

On Wednesday, April 30, the Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development policy and appropriations package, Senate File 2458. The legislation includes some welcome updates and reforms while investing in key agricultural programs.…