On Tuesday, Gov. Walz announced his proposed two-year budget. The budget includes $52.4 billion in spending and calls for $1.64 billion in new taxes on Minnesotans

Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s budget announcement:   

“Governor Walz’s proposed budget has tax increases that hurt Minnesota’s small businesses, employees, and families,” said Sen. Osmek. “In the midst of a pandemic, Walz has prioritized spending, and his budget fails to concede or cut any reasonable government bloat. When we are forcing Minnesota families to tighten their pockets, why can’t we demand our government does the same? Minnesota won’t be able to spend its way out of this pandemic. Instead, we must work on bipartisan reform and prioritize the programs that allow Minnesotans to succeed.”