A bill to Transfer the White Earth State Forest Land

A new bill has come to my attention, and the ramifications are concerning, I believe the public deserves to know about it before the bill goes anywhere. Senator Kunesh has recently introduced a bill that…

Senator Johnson statement on Clean Transportation Standards hearing

ST. PAUL – Today the Senate Transportation Committee plans to hear the Clean Transportation Standards bill. The bill gives MNDoT the authority to aggressively reduce carbon emissions through rules and regulations. Several groups representing agriculture, business,…

Jasinski: Repairing the Damage of One-Party Rule

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI As you know, I am a common sense guy. I am committed to the principles we share, but I also believe in the importance of relationships and working together. And that…

Koran: Cost of reckless spending coming into view

By: SENATOR MARK KORAN Like many of you, I have serious concerns about the direction of our state and our current financial footing. On February 29, we received a new budget forecast that projected a…

Senator Westrom: Save our historic Minnesota state flag

Friends and neighbors, As seen through the numerous constituent emails, phone calls and sidewalk chats I’ve had in recent months, many Minnesotans are concerned with getting rid of our old state flag. I am also troubled by Democrats’…

DVS Proposal to Close Half of Testing Stations

The Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) continues to be an issue throughout the state, specifically when it comes to accessing behind-the-wheel drivers tests. Families have grown frustrated with the current backlog that seems to be…
Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Dahms responds to budget forecast and $3.7 billion surplus

Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) today released its February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report shows the surplus increased an additional $1.324 billion from the November forecast…
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