A Budget-Breaking Democrat Deficit
A Budget-Breaking Democrat Deficit By Senator Steve Green The February Forecast recently came out, and it was exactly what we expected – an even higher number than what we saw in the November Forecast. For…
Senator Dahms’s reinsurance legislation receives second committee hearing
On Tuesday, March 11, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard legislation authored by Senator Gary Dahms (R – Redwood Falls) to extend Minnesota’s reinsurance program. Senate File 333 seeks to maintain the program’s success…
Howe bipartisan legislation focuses on access to AED equipment
Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) has introduced two bills that focus on expanding access to Automatic External Defibrillators (AED). The first bill allows for AED signage to be included on state road signs in certain circumstances.…
A Squandered Surplus and an Ever-Increasing Deficit
A Squandered Surplus and an Ever-Increasing Deficit by Senator Jason Rarick The February Forecast was recently released and it reflected exactly what we’ve known to be true: overspending by the Democrats has put our state…
Sen. Limmer’s bill to expand Hwy 55 receives hearing
The Senate Transportation Committee recently heard a bill from Sen. Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) that allocates $55 million in funding to expand several miles of Highway 55 to a four-lane, divided roadway. The project aims…
Lucero: Restoring HOA transparency and accountability
To the editor: For many months, homeowners from across our community and state have been reaching out to me sharing stories of exploitation and power-imbalance they’ve experienced with their homeowners associations (HOAs) and property management…
Senator Bruce Anderson: Democrat deficit surges to $6 billion
Friends and neighbors, On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The February forecast will serve as a guide for…
Gruenhagen: Democrat deficit grows to $6 billion
Friends and neighbors, Minnesota’s latest budget forecast confirms what we already knew: the reckless spending spree and terrible management by Democrats over the last two years has left Minnesota in a financial disaster. The numbers…
Farnsworth responds to projected $6 billion deficit
Senator Robert Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) released the following statement responding to the February forecast released today by Minnesota Management and Budget, which shows a smaller surplus for the 2026-2027 biennium, and a deficit of nearly…
Nelson statement on Minnesota’s $6 billion budget deficit
The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Thursday released its annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, shows that Minnesota has a $456 million surplus for the current…
Senator Jim Abeler responds to February budget forecast, $6 billion deficit
On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. Minnesota’s financial position has worsened in the past few months, independent of…
Senator Jordan Rasmusson responds to February budget forecast, Democrat deficit increasing to $6 billion
On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast shows a smaller $456 million surplus at the end of 2026 and…
Senator Dornink: Democrat deficit grows to $6 billion
Friends and neighbors, In my recent legislative updates, I’ve emphasized that our top priority this session is passing a balanced budget. Central to this process is the state’s fiscal forecast, and this week, the latest…
Koran: $6 billion budget shortfall is the direct result of reckless spending and mismanagement by Democrats
On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast shows Democrat tax increases lead to a meager $456 million surplus at…
Jasinski statement looming $6 billion Democrat budget deficit
The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $456 million. But the most concerning aspect of…
Lieske statement looming $6 billion Democrat budget deficit
The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $456 million. But the most concerning aspect of…
Miller statement looming $6 billion budget deficit
The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, shows that Minnesota has a projected deficit of $6 billion in the…
Drazkowski statement looming $6 billion Democrat budget deficit
Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $456 million. But the most concerning aspect of the…
February state budget forecast shows looming deficit
On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast shows a $456 million surplus at the…
Senator Torrey Westrom responds to February budget forecast, Democrat deficit increasing to $6 billion
On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast shows a smaller $456 million surplus at the end of 2026 and…