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March 4, 2022

Howe bill allows for City of Paynesville to verify decontamination of water

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) this week presented legislation that appropriates money to allow the City of Paynesville to hire an independent contractor to assess remediation that has been done regarding previous gasoline contamination in multiple…

March 4, 2022

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! Minnesota Revenue ForecastOn Monday, the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $9.253 billion for…

March 3, 2022

Senate Republicans Affirm Parents’ Right to Transparency, Privacy

Today, Senate Republicans affirmed parents’ right to transparency in their child’s classroom and their right to privacy when they participate in school board meetings. Two bills passed off the Senate floor are part of a…

March 3, 2022

Senator Warren Limmer responds to February budget forecast and calls for permanent tax relief

Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) recently released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $9.253 billion for the next budget cycle, which…

March 3, 2022

Housley bill would require DVS to research possibility of digital licenses

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) today presented legislation in the Transportation committee related to digital drivers licenses, car titles, and other similar documents. SF-3609 would require the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to…

March 3, 2022

Miller: $7.7 Billion surplus increased to a mind-boggling $9.3 Billion

Greetings from the Capitol,It was another busy week at the Capitol with several constituent meetings, floor sessions, and the release of the February budget forecast.$7.7 Billion surplus increased to a mind-boggling $9.3 BillionEarlier this week,…

March 3, 2022

Senator Ingebrigtsen Presents Legislation to Expand Resources for Law Enforcement in Ramsey County

On Wednesday, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) presented legislation to provide a crime prevention grant for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and appropriate money to allow the county to use the State Patrol’s Air Patrol to…

March 3, 2022

Senator Dahms Video Statement on Budget Surplus

Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) released the following video statement on the state budget forecast that was released on Monday showing a massive $9.3 billion budget surplus. Watch Video Statement You can also listen to the video…

March 2, 2022

Dornink: Update from the Capitol

Friends and Neighbors, It has been busy here at the Capitol as we are approaching the end of the first month of session! I have been focused on introducing legislation to get Minnesotans back on…

March 2, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Legislative update on carjackings, funding for roads and bridges, and the February revenue forecast

Friends and neighbors, Addressing the rise in carjackings: The upsurge of carjackings in our state is alarming and serves as a concern that must be addressed this legislative session. Recently, my colleagues and I in…

March 2, 2022

Senate Republicans Pledge to Protect Minnesota Families from Rising Health Care Costs by Extending Successful Reinsurance Program

Today, Senate Republicans announced legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another five years. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable for Minnesota families. “We must act now to fully fund…

March 1, 2022

Ruud Authors Legislation Creating the Companion Animal Board

More than 70 percent of Minnesotans own at least one pet–it’s clear Minnesota residents value their dogs, cats, and other pets. That’s why Animal Humane Society and a coalition of 22 other animal welfare groups…

March 1, 2022

Sen. Newman responds to $9.25 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $9.253 billion for the next budget…

March 1, 2022

Senators Jim Abeler and John Hoffman to Carry Legislation Designating the Giant Beaver as the State Fossil

Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) will carry legislation this session to designate ‘Castoroides ohioensis,’ commonly known as the giant beaver, as the official state fossil of Minnesota. If signed into law, a photograph of…

February 28, 2022

Chamberlain responds to $9.25 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $9.253 billion for the next budget…

February 28, 2022

Senator Dahms Statement on State Budget Surplus

On Monday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February 2022 Forecast projecting a massive $9.253 billion dollar surplus which is up from the $7.746 billion surplus forecasted last November. Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) released the following statement: …

February 28, 2022

Statement from Senate Republicans on Massive $9.3 Billion Budget Surplus

Senate Republicans responded to the massive state surplus of $9.3 billion with the following statements: Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona): The massive surplus continues to get larger meaning the state government is simply collecting too…

February 28, 2022

Senator Osmek: Massive Surplus Belongs to Minnesotans

On Monday, Minnesota’s Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The surplus increased significantly…

February 28, 2022

Senator Weber: Record Surplus Signals Need for Permanent Tax Relief for Minnesotans

On Monday, Minnesota’s Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a record surplus of $9.25 billion. The surplus increased significantly…

February 28, 2022

Senator Mary Kiffmeyer responds to February budget forecast and calls for permanent tax relief

Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget (MMB) today released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $9.253 billion for the next budget cycle, which…