News – Page 51 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

February 29, 2024

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…

February 29, 2024

Senator Mathews responds to the February budget forecast, cautions against additional state spending

On Thursday, Feb. 29, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, which provides an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The forecast shows Democrat tax increases leading to a $3.7 billion surplus…

February 29, 2024

Koran statement on budget forecast showing $1.5 billion structural 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 $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10…

February 29, 2024

Pratt Responds to Budget Forecast and the Result of Democrats’ Runaway Spending

Today the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The new surplus forecast does not…

February 29, 2024

Eichorn statement on budget forecast showing $1.5 billion structural 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 $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10…

February 29, 2024

Lieske statement on budget forecast showing $1.5 billion structural 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 $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10…

February 29, 2024

Drazkowski statement on budget forecast showing $1.5 billion structural 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 $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10…

February 29, 2024

Sen. Johnson: There’s no leaping over Democrat runaway spending

ST. PAUL – Today the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The deficit is…

February 28, 2024

Senator Bill Weber named Minnesota Pork Board’s 2024 Legislator of Distinction

On Monday, Feb. 12, the Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) held its annual Award Recognition reception at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, Minnesota. At the event, MPB honored individuals and families who have made…

February 28, 2024

Housley responds to planned nursing home strikes

It was announced last week that employees from seven nursing homes are planning a one-day strike over wages. As a result, about 600 employees will walk off the job on March 5. Senator Karin Housley…

February 28, 2024

Jasinski: Senate Republicans roll out Repair Minnesota agenda to fix Democrat damage from last session

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a Repair Minnesota agenda aimed at fixing mistakes and reversing unintended consequences from bills that Democrats approved during the 2023 legislative session. The…

February 28, 2024

Gruenhagen: Senate Republicans roll out Repair Minnesota agenda to fix Democrat damage from last session

Minnesota State Senator Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) and Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a Repair Minnesota agenda aimed at fixing mistakes and reversing the consequences from bills that Democrats approved during the 2023 legislative session. The…

February 27, 2024

Drazkowski: Senate Republicans roll out Repair Minnesota agenda to fix Democrat damage from last session

Minnesota State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) and Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a Repair Minnesota agenda aimed at fixing mistakes and reversing unintended consequences from bills that Democrats approved during the 2023 legislative session. The…

February 27, 2024

Lieske: Senate Republicans roll out Repair Minnesota agenda to fix Democrat damage from last session

Minnesota State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) and Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a Repair Minnesota agenda aimed at fixing mistakes and reversing unintended consequences from bills that Democrats approved during the 2023 legislative session. The…

February 27, 2024

Lucero: Senate Republicans roll out Repair Minnesota agenda to fix Democrat damage from last session

Minnesota State Senator Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) and Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a Repair Minnesota agenda aimed at fixing mistakes and reversing consequences from bills Democrats approved during the 2023 legislative session. The rollout…

February 27, 2024

The High Cost of Bad Priorities

We are in week three of the current session, and we have already seen a lot of activity. It was widely thought that this session would be more reserved and more “status quo,” considering Democrats…

February 27, 2024

Senate Republicans roll out Repair agenda to fix Democrat damage from last session

ST. PAUL – Today Senate Republicans held a press conference to announce the start of their “Repair Agenda” for this legislative session. Legislators have already had to repair the first piece of legislation with last…

February 27, 2024

DVS proposes closure of 47 exam stations throughout the state – Pratt responds

The Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) recently released a recommendations report addressing public concerns with its operations, and put forward a number of proposed solutions. One of their proposals included the elimination of 47 exam…

February 25, 2024

Lieske: Democrats seek to ban conscientious objections for childcare facilities

Friends and neighbors, A bill moving through the Senate this year would effectively eliminate the vaccine conscientious objection policy for daycare centers. Senate File 610 would allow childcare providers to adopt policies prohibiting enrollment, or…

February 25, 2024

KORAN: 2024 Elections and Committee Update

Dear Friends and Neighbors, While many had the opportunity to take Monday off for the President’s Day holiday, the capitol complex was just as busy as any other day of the week during session. As the…