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December 18, 2023

Jasinski: Minnesota facing a budget deficit in near future

By: Senator John Jasinski Friends and neighbors – The latest projections from Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget peg Minnesota’s current budget surplus at about $2.4 billion. On its face, this seems like good news.…

December 15, 2023

Senator Cal Bahr responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast is projected to be $2.4 billion, up $808 million from the…

December 14, 2023

Senator Dornink: Government budgets balloon while Minnesota families struggle to pay their bills

Friends and neighbors, Last session, Democrats spent all of the $19 billion surplus and raised your taxes by $10 billion. State government budgets ballooned to $72 billion, up 40% from the state’s last budget. Did…

December 13, 2023

Housley releases statement on budget forecast, catastrophic spending leads to Democrat deficit

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) released the following statement on the state budget forecast indicating a $2.4 billion surplus dulled by a looming $2.3 billion deficit beginning in 2025: “Minnesotans have been over-taxed for far too long,…

December 12, 2023

Senator Torrey Westrom responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast is projected to be $2.4 billion, up $808 million from the…

December 7, 2023

Senator Jim Abeler responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast is projected to be $2.4 billion, up $808 million from the…

December 7, 2023

Gruenhagen: Democrats turn massive surplus into massive deficit

Friends and neighbors – Bad news from Minnesota’s budget office. This morning, they released their annual November economic forecast. This is the report that details the state’s budget picture, and it plays a vital role…

December 7, 2023

Draheim statement on looming $2.31 billion state budget deficit

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on Wednesday released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $2.4 billion for the 2024-2025 budget cycle.…

December 7, 2023

Howe statement on budget forecast: “runaway spending leads to Democrat deficit”

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) released the following statement on the state budget forecast indicating a $2.4 billion surplus dulled by a looming $2.3 billion deficit beginning in 2025: “Yesterday we learned that Minnesota will have…

December 7, 2023

Kreun releases statement on budget forecast, excessive spending leads to deficit

Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) released the following statement on the state budget forecast indicating a $2.4 billion surplus dulled by a looming $2.3 billion deficit beginning in 2025: “Yesterday’s announcement is incredibly disappointing for many…

December 7, 2023

Senator Andrew Mathews responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast is projected to be $2.4 billion, up $808 million from the…

December 6, 2023

Drazkowski statement on looming $2.31 billion state budget deficit

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projects a surplus of $2.4 billion for the 2024-2025 budget cycle. However,…

December 6, 2023

Senator Jordan Rasmusson responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast is projected to be $2.4 billion, up $808 million from the…

December 6, 2023

Pratt releases statement on budget forecast, catastrophic spending leads to Democrat deficit

Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement on the state budget forecast indicating a $2.4 billion surplus dulled by a looming $2.3 billion deficit beginning in 2025: “Today’s announcement of a short-term surplus…

December 6, 2023

Senator Bill Weber responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast is projected to be $2.4 billion, up $808 million from the…

December 6, 2023

Senator Limmer responds to Moriarty refusing to file assault charges on felon who dragged Maple Grove Police Officer in his car for 40 yards

ST. PAUL – "I am appalled! It is unbelievable that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty refuses to prosecute an assault on Maple Grove Police Officer Brandon Gross," said State Senator Warren Limmer (Maple Grove - R)…

December 6, 2023

Jasinski: Minnesota facing a budget deficit in near future

Senator Cal Bahr responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

Senator Dornink: Government budgets balloon while Minnesota families struggle to pay their bills

Housley releases statement on budget forecast, catastrophic spending leads to Democrat deficit

Senator Torrey Westrom responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

Senator Jim Abeler responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

Gruenhagen: Democrats turn massive surplus into massive deficit

Draheim statement on looming $2.31 billion state budget deficit

Howe statement on budget forecast: “runaway spending leads to Democrat deficit”

Kreun releases statement on budget forecast, excessive spending leads to deficit

Senator Andrew Mathews responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

Drazkowski statement on looming $2.31 billion state budget deficit

Senator Jordan Rasmusson responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

Pratt releases statement on budget forecast, catastrophic spending leads to Democrat deficit

Senator Bill Weber responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

Senator Limmer responds to Moriarty refusing to file assault charges on felon who dragged Maple Grove Police Officer in his car for 40 yards

Jasinski statement on looming $2.31 billion deficit

Koran statement on looming $2.31 billion state budget deficit

Sen. Nelson statement on state budget forecast predicting looming $2.31 billion deficit

Lieske statement on looming $2.31 billion state budget deficit