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March 6, 2025

Senator Cal Bahr 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…

March 6, 2025

Democrats’ reckless spending leads to ever-increasing historic debt – state now projected to face $6 billion deficit

Today the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) office released the February budget forecast, showing an updated $6 billion deficit, which is nearly $1 billion more than was projected in the November forecast. The short-term surplus has…

March 6, 2025

Senator Bill Weber 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 a larger $6…

March 6, 2025

Democrat Deficit is now $6 billion

Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) 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…

March 5, 2025

Gruenhagen: Riley Gaines visits Minnesota capitol to Save Women’s Sports

Friends and neighbors, On March 3, I had the opportunity to meet with Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and outspoken advocate for keeping women’s sports fair. She spoke to the Senate Republican caucus before…

March 5, 2025

Drazkowski pushes back on EPA overreach; property tax credit for water quality certified farmland receives first hearing

Watch the bill presentation Minnesota State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) is renewing his push to support southeastern Minnesota farmers with a property tax credit that encourages them to implement conservation practices that protect water quality,…

March 5, 2025

Senator Cal Bahr responds to February budget forecast, Democrat deficit increasing to $6 billion

Democrats’ reckless spending leads to ever-increasing historic debt – state now projected to face $6 billion deficit

Senator Bill Weber responds to February budget forecast, Democrat deficit increasing to $6 billion

Democrat Deficit is now $6 billion

Gruenhagen: Riley Gaines visits Minnesota capitol to Save Women’s Sports

Drazkowski pushes back on EPA overreach; property tax credit for water quality certified farmland receives first hearing

Lang bill seeks to protect kids from blackmail, increases penalties for those engaging in “coercion crimes”

Senator Jordan Rasmusson welcomes Norwegian Parliament delegation to celebrate Minnesota-Norway ties

Howe bill updates window tinting law for those with permanent prescriptions – passes with unanimous support

Senator Warren Limmer votes to protect girls’ sports

Koran bill targeting Fentanyl lacing clears first Senate committee hearing

Sen. Nelson’s bill to fund next phase of highway 14 safety improvements heard in Transportation Committee

Senate GOP stands up for girls’ sports

Senator Johnson welcomes Norwegian delegation to the Minnesota Capitol

Governor’s Budget: Shifting Costs on Counties Should Not Be an Option

Sen. Housley authors bills to protect women and girls in sports and beyond

Gruenhagen: Dangerous rhetoric from Gov. Walz and his administration

Sen. Jasinski: Sustainable Aviation Fuel bill will create jobs, open new markets for Minnesota farmers

Jasinski: Commuter rail fiscal disaster

Jasinski: Walz budget will raise your property taxes