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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

November 11, 2021

Veterans Day in District 27 with Senator Dornink

Friends and Neighbors, This week, we recognized our nation’s Veterans and the sacrifice they’ve made for our country. I had the opportunity to join Hy-Vee on Thursday morning in Austin and Albert Lea where they…

November 11, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Happy Veterans Day!This Veterans Day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Our Country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice. Thank you!There were Veterans Day celebrations…

November 11, 2021

Pratt statement regarding Prior Lake student’s video

Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) today released the following statement regarding a Prior Lake student’s video that has been circulating social media:“I am saddened and disappointed to see the reprehensible behavior exhibited by Prior Lake…

November 10, 2021

Jasinski: Tackling Minnesota’s mental health crisis

Tackling Minnesota’s mental health crisis By: Senator John Jasinski Besides the obvious health concerns and concerns about their livelihoods, many folks have told me the harshest toll they have felt from Covid-19 has been on…

November 10, 2021

Sen. Newman: Republican legislators call for Minnesota State School Board Association to withdraw from national school board organization after ‘deceitful and defamatory’ letter to attorney general

A group of Republican legislators has called for the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) to withdraw its membership from the National School Board Association (NSBA), pending any serious reform and leadership change at the national…

November 10, 2021

A Message on Veterans Day

Friends and neighbors, Every November, we remember the 327,000 veterans who make up part of our communities here in Minnesota. On Veterans Day, I am reminded again of how grateful I am to have these…