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December 16, 2024

Nelson: Minnesota facing $5.1 billion deficit; we must rein in unsustainable spending

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON Minnesota’s latest budget forecast is a sobering reality check. While the state is looking at a projected $616 million surplus for the next budget cycle, the long-term picture paints a far…

December 16, 2024

Latest case of fraud and abuse leads to parents losing tax refunds to fund deficient tutoring programs

It was recently uncovered legislation passed in 2023 has led to parents across the state being defrauded by deficient “tutoring” services. In 2023, Success Tutoring testified in favor of a bill that raised the income ceiling and increased the amount…

December 16, 2024

Gruenhagen: Bipartisan bill takes aim at pharmacy middlemen driving up drug costs

Friends and neighbors, A new bipartisan bill in the United States Congress is trying to stop pharmacy benefit managers – the middlemen in the prescription drug ecosystem – from owning pharmacies. The bill is aimed…

December 16, 2024

Gruenhagen: More fraud and waste in the Walz administration

Friends and neighbors, I know it is difficult to keep track of, but this week we learned of two new and alarming developments about waste and fraud in the Walz administration. $40 Million in Medicaid…

December 13, 2024

Senator Westrom reacts to Minnesota Senate’s “Blue Dog Caucus”

On Thursday, Dec. 12, nine Democrat state senators announced the formation of the “Blue Dog Caucus”in the Minnesota Senate, aiming to “pursue a practical, bipartisan path forward for all Minnesotans.” The state senators include Senator…

December 13, 2024

Ethnic Studies Working Group: A Failure on All Fronts

Ethnic Studies Working Group: A Failure on All Fronts By Senator Jason Rarick The controversial Ethnic Studies Working Group recently released a number of recommendations for the Department of Education (MDE) to consider when moving forward…

December 13, 2024

More Waste and a Bad Budget

More Waste and a Bad Budget by Senator Steve Green As 2024 winds down, it’s time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to next Session. We are just a few weeks away…

December 13, 2024

Kreun comments on FBI Raid on Autism Centers and the latest evidence of fraud in Minnesota

It was recently announced that officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched at least two Minnesota autism centers after investigations revealed “substantial evidence” of fraudulent Medicaid claims. The FBI conducted searches early Thursday…

December 12, 2024

Koran Responds to FBI Raid on Autism Centers Following Evidence of Fraud

Senator Mark Koran (North Branch) responds to the recent news of officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searching at least two Minnesota autism centers after investigations revealed “substantial evidence” of fraudulent Medicaid claims. …

December 12, 2024

Senator Johnson responds to the “Blue Dog Caucus”

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) responded to the “Blue Dog Caucus” announcement by nine Democrats this morning with the following statement: “Every single one of these democrats voted for a progressive,…

December 11, 2024

Kreun: “Ethnic Studies Group was hyper-partisan, poorly managed, and fails to prioritize kids’ education”

The controversial Ethnic Studies Working Group recently released a number of recommendations for the Department of Education (MDE) to consider when moving forward with Ethnic Studies curriculum. The recommendations include requirements for teaching “anti-racist” policies to…

December 11, 2024

SEN. LUCERO CO-LEADS HOA PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION

The Legislative Working Group on Common Interest Communities (CICs) and Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Vice-Chaired by Senator Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael), is hosting a series of public listening sessions to gather feedback from the public on…

December 11, 2024

Lieske: Minnesota is heading for a financial disaster

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE Minnesota is heading for a financial disaster. The numbers don’t lie: according to a new report from Minnesota’s budget office, in just a few years, we’re looking at a gigantic $5.1…

December 11, 2024

Jasinski: Democrats turn $19 billion surplus into $5 billion deficit

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Minnesota’s budget forecast is out, and it is not good news. While we’re looking at a modest $616 million surplus for the 2026-2027 budget cycle, the future looks much worse. In…

December 11, 2024

Eichorn: Alarming Budget Forecast

This week, the state released the November budget forecast which painted a very clear picture of the Democrats’ failure to responsibly manage our tax dollars. It projects a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026, down…

December 10, 2024

Howe responds to DHS’s $40 million in outstanding overpayments to Medicaid providers

This week the Office of the Legislative Auditor released a financial audit report reviewing the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ outstanding provider debt in Minnesota’s Medicaid program. The report had a number of findings, including that…

December 10, 2024

Sen. Utke responds to OLA Report revealing $40 million in unrecovered overpayments to Medicaid providers

Senator Paul Utke (Park Rapids), Republican lead on the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, issued the following response to a financial audit report released this morning by the Office of the Legislative Auditor reviewing Minnesota…

December 9, 2024

Senator Westrom responds to November forecast, massive $5.1 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. Despite $10 billion in tax and fee increases imposed by…

December 6, 2024

Lang Reacts to Budget Forecast Highlighting Looming $5.1B Deficit

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) recently released the November budget forecast outlining the state’s financial picture. The forecast shows new taxes and fee increases lead to a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026…

December 6, 2024

Senator Bahr responds to November forecast, looming $5.1 billion deficit

On Wednesday, December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. Despite Democrat tax and fee increases of $10 billion, the…

Nelson: Minnesota facing $5.1 billion deficit; we must rein in unsustainable spending

Latest case of fraud and abuse leads to parents losing tax refunds to fund deficient tutoring programs

Gruenhagen: Bipartisan bill takes aim at pharmacy middlemen driving up drug costs

Gruenhagen: More fraud and waste in the Walz administration

Senator Westrom reacts to Minnesota Senate’s “Blue Dog Caucus”

Ethnic Studies Working Group: A Failure on All Fronts

More Waste and a Bad Budget

Kreun comments on FBI Raid on Autism Centers and the latest evidence of fraud in Minnesota

Koran Responds to FBI Raid on Autism Centers Following Evidence of Fraud

Senator Johnson responds to the “Blue Dog Caucus”

Kreun: “Ethnic Studies Group was hyper-partisan, poorly managed, and fails to prioritize kids’ education”

SEN. LUCERO CO-LEADS HOA PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION

Lieske: Minnesota is heading for a financial disaster

Jasinski: Democrats turn $19 billion surplus into $5 billion deficit

Eichorn: Alarming Budget Forecast

Howe responds to DHS’s $40 million in outstanding overpayments to Medicaid providers

Sen. Utke responds to OLA Report revealing $40 million in unrecovered overpayments to Medicaid providers

Senator Westrom responds to November forecast, massive $5.1 billion deficit

Lang Reacts to Budget Forecast Highlighting Looming $5.1B Deficit

Senator Bahr responds to November forecast, looming $5.1 billion deficit

Koran bill awards $1.5 Million to Goodwill-Easter Seals' FATHER Project

Nelson: Focus on facts in Rochester sports complex sales tax debate, not theater

Sen. Draheim thanks NAMI Executive Director Sue Abderholden for 24 years of mental health advocacy

Heintzeman: Housing program shut down due to rampant fraud

Drazkowski: Minnesota’s fraud problem is out of control

Coleman congratulates outstanding Farm Families

Lang recognized with Housing Leadership Award

Senator Jordan Rasmusson Statement on Gov. Walz’s cancellation of Medicaid Housing Program

Jasinski: New laws taking effect August 1

Heintzeman: August 1 new laws