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December 8, 2021

Senator Gazelka Responds to Record-Setting Surplus

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the November budget forecast showing a record-setting $7.7 billion projected surplus for the 2022-2023 biennium. Senator Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) issued the following statement regarding the forecast…

December 7, 2021

Kiffmeyer: Make your voice heard on proposed social studies standards

Greetings friends and neighbors, I hope you were able to enjoy a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving with your friends or loved ones. Recently I attended the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual, bipartisan legislative…

December 7, 2021

Jasinski: An update on Hero Pay and controversial new social studies standards

An update on Hero Pay and controversial new social studies standards By: Senator John Jasinski With the next legislative session less than two months away, it’s feeling less and less likely that a special session…

December 7, 2021

Goggin: Support for farmer mental health and a rosy budget picture

Support for farmer mental health and a rosy budget picture By: Senator Mike Goggin Those of you who have followed my work in the legislature know that improving mental health treatment and support is one…

December 7, 2021

Senator Jasinski: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation

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 $7.7 billion budget surplus for the 2022-2023 budget…

December 7, 2021

Senator Newman: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation

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 $7.7 billion budget surplus for the 2022-2023 budget…

December 7, 2021

Senator Miller: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation

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 $7.7 billion budget surplus for the 2022-2023 budget…

December 7, 2021

Senator Rosen: Budget surplus shows need for targeted tax relief for workers and small businesses

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 $7.7 billion budget surplus for the 2022-2023 budget…

Senator Carla Nelson

December 7, 2021

Senator Nelson: Budget surplus means it is time to right-size state tax collections and provide for overdue tax relief for hard-working Minnesotans

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 $7.7 billion budget surplus for the 2022-2023 budget…

December 7, 2021

Senate GOP: Record budget surplus means Minnesotans deserve relief from high taxes, inflation

ST. PAUL, MN –Today Senate Republicans released the following statements on the State’s projected $7.7 billion surplus: Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona): The budget surplus gives our state a lot of options to make…

Ruud

December 3, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Here is a great article published this week regarding the butcher/meat-cutting legislation I authored during the 2021 session. Central Lakes College in Brainerd & Ridgewater College in Willmar are starting meat-cutting programs…

November 30, 2021

Senator Carla Nelson celebrates ‘Launch Minnesota’ innovation grants for two Rochester businesses

Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today celebrated the announcement of economic development grants for two Rochester businesses: LifEngine Animal Health Laboratories (LEAH Labs) Incorporated and Canomiks, Inc. The grants were awarded through the…

November 30, 2021

Miller Statement on Biden Visit

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Minnesota today: “Investing in core infrastructure projects should be a bipartisan goal, but the…

November 25, 2021

Duckworth Returns from Deployment Just in Time to Welcome New Baby

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Zach Duckworth and his wife Carly welcomed a healthy baby boy to the world this Thanksgiving. Duckworth, a Major with the Minnesota Army National Guard, returned from his deployment to the Middle…

November 22, 2021

Senator Eric Pratt Celebrates Suburban Transit Association Award

Last week Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) was recognized by the Suburban Transit Association as a Champion of the Suburban Transit Providers. The prestigious award recognizes legislators that support the organization and engage in a…

November 22, 2021

Jasinski: Celebrating the grand opening of Highway 14

Celebrating the grand opening of Highway 14By: Senator John Jasinski The big news of the last couple of weeks is that November 9 marked the grand opening of Highway 14 between Owatonna and Dodge Center…

Ruud

November 19, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! The Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Forestry Association hosted their meeting in McGregor this week to discuss critical forest resources in Minnesota. I was pleased to participate and share a…

November 18, 2021

Senjem: LIHEAP support is welcome, but a band-aid in the face of inflation

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, the Biden administration announced the state may use American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to provide relief to some consumers facing higher energy costs. The announcement allows funds to support Low-Income Home…

Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus

November 17, 2021

Statement from Senate Majority Leader Miller

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s morning comments during his overseas trip: “We remain ready to come back for a special session…

November 12, 2021

Statement from Senate Majority Leader Miller

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) released the following statement in response to Gov. Walz’s letter from this evening: “Pre-signed letters at the end of the week are not how the…