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January 28, 2021

Majority Leader Paul Gazelka’s 1.28.21 Legislative Update

Dear friends and neighbors,We are a few weeks into the 2021 session and already are hitting hard against the Governor’s and House Democrats’ agenda to increase taxes and adopt California Emissions Standards. The Senate has…

January 27, 2021

A Legislative Update from Senator Jim Abeler

Dear Friends and neighbors,I am grateful, humbled, and challenged to be back in St. Paul representing our community for the 2021 Legislative Session. We have started this session strong, with many priorities to keep our…

January 27, 2021

Senator Newman responds to Gov. Walz’s budget proposal

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his 2021 budget proposal, which calls for $52.4 billion in spending and more than $1.6 billion in new taxes. It represents a spending increase of $4.4 billion from the…

January 27, 2021

Senator Limmer Alarmed by Gov. Walz Budget

“I am disappointed to see the Governor’s priorities do not seem to be on the people of Minnesota, and instead the focus is on increased taxing and spending.” Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) said, “If…

January 27, 2021

Senator Jeff Howe Introduces Key Legislation—Seeks to Consolidate Due Dates for Homestead Applications

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) introduced legislation that seeks to modify property tax deadlines for Homestead and Disabled Veteran Exclusions. Under current law, any property used as a homestead by December 1 will receive homestead classification…

January 27, 2021

Senator Karin Housley Holds Governor and MDH Accountable: “Our Seniors Deserve More Than a Lottery”

Today, Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, held a hearing for regarding the updated state vaccination plan. Commissioner Jan Malcolm testified on behalf of the Minnesota Department…

January 27, 2021

Senate State Government and Elections Committee approves voter ID requirement

The Minnesota Senate’s committee on State Government and Elections today approved a bill that would require Minnesotans to present a valid photo identification for in-person and absentee voting. The bill establishes a new voter identification…

January 27, 2021

Senator Koran responds to Governor Walz’s proposed tax and spend budget

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 Mark Koran (R-North Branch) released the following statement…

January 27, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen responds to Governor Walz’s proposed tax and spend budget

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 Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) released the following statement in…

January 27, 2021

Senator Kiffmeyer’s Legislative Update Week 4

Friends and neighbors, This week at the legislature, I have been focusing on the priorities of this session. I am concerned about recovering from COVID, rebuilding the economy, and keeping the elderly protected; however, my…

January 27, 2021

Senator Utke Stands Against MPCA’s Plan to Adopt California Emission Standards

Last Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate held a joint hearing with the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Committees regarding the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intention to adopt the California Emission Standards…

January 27, 2021

Senator Draheim responds to Governor Walz’s proposed tax and spend budget

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 Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) released the following statement…

January 27, 2021

Senator Dornink responds to Governor Walz’s budget proposal

On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced his biennial budget for 2021-2022. After the year that Minnesota has had, there was optimism to work together to create a stronger, more unified state for our constituents without shifting…

January 26, 2021

Senator Senjem responds to Governor Walz’s proposed tax and spend budget

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 Senjem (R-Rochester) released the following statement in…

January 26, 2021

Senator Eichorn: Governor Walz’s Wrong to Propose Tax Increases on Small Businesses and Families

(St. Paul) — Governor Tim Walz released his proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget on Tuesday. The Governor’s $52.4 billion budget proposal would be the largest budget in state history. The proposal increases taxes…

January 26, 2021

Senator Mathews responds to Governor Walz’s budget

On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced his biennial budget proposal for the next two years. After the year that Minnesota has had, we must work to create a stronger, more unified state for our constituents without…

January 26, 2021

Senator Coleman: Governor’s Budget Is Not The Solution

January 26, 2021

Senator Rarick responds to Governor Walz’s proposed tax and spend budget

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 Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) released the following statement…

January 26, 2021

Senator Weber responds to Governor Walz’s proposed tax and spend budget

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 Bill Weber (R-Luverne) released the following statement in…

January 26, 2021

Senator Anderson responds to the Governor’s budget

On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced his biennial budget for the next two years. After the year that Minnesota has had, there was optimism to work together to create a stronger, more unified state for our…