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March 1, 2021

Senator Mark Koran: Surplus doesn’t mean new taxes. The focus must remain on helping struggling Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February economic forecast on Friday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.6 billion for the 2022-23 budget cycle, an increase…

March 1, 2021

Senator Koran, Senate, pass reinsurance program keeping health care more affordable

On Monday, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable and without any additional cost to the taxpayers. …

March 1, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate, pass reinsurance program keeping health care more affordable

On Monday, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable and without any additional cost to the taxpayers. …

March 1, 2021

Senator Newman, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program

Senator Newman, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program The commitment comes after the reinsurance program has delivered on its promise of improving access and affordability for health care consumers (St. Paul,…

March 1, 2021

Senator Miller, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program

Senator Miller, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program The commitment comes after the reinsurance program has delivered on its promise of improving access and affordability for health care consumers The Minnesota…

March 1, 2021

Senator Howe, Minnesota Senate pass bill to extend successful Reinsurance Program

Today with bipartisan support, the Minnesota senate passed legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable, and without any additional cost to…

March 1, 2021

Senator Draheim, Senate, pass reinsurance program keeping health care more affordable

On Monday, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable and without any additional cost to the taxpayers. …

March 1, 2021

Senator Nelson and Minnesota Senate vote to continue successful reinsurance program

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved legislation to extend Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. The program has played an integral role in stabilizing insurance rates on the individual market without any additional cost…

March 1, 2021

Senator Goggin, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program

Senator Goggin, Minnesota Senate approve plan to continue successful insurance affordability program The commitment comes after the reinsurance program has delivered on its promise of improving access and affordability for health care consumers Minnesota Senator…

March 1, 2021

Majority Leader Gazelka’s 2.26 Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors:Today we passed a bill off the Senate floor that would allow businesses to reopen and our economy to start back up. I’m pleased that this passed with a Tri-Partisan vote and I…

March 1, 2021

Senator Jason Rarick’s 2.26 Legislative Update

Hello Neighbor, Another busy week winds to an end with some budget forecast news that is a testament to the hardworking taxpayers of Minnesota. As we look ahead in this budget year, I remain committed…

March 1, 2021

Senator Rich Draheim’s 2.26 Legislative Update

February 26, 2021Neighbors,As we approach first deadline in 2 short weeks Senate Committees are taking up lots of bills and we passed an important bill to help re-open businesses off the Floor. I Chaired a…

March 1, 2021

Senator Bill Weber’s 3/1 Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors, It was another busy week in St. Paul, working hard to make sure you and your family are well represented in the legislature. This week I discuss SF 1 and our updated budget…

March 1, 2021

Senator Bill Weber: Surplus means no new taxes, focus on helping Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February economic forecast on Friday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.6 billion for the 2022-23 budget cycle, an increase…

March 1, 2021

Senator Ingebrigtsen: Surplus means no new taxes, focus on struggling Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February economic forecast on Friday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.6 billion for the 2022-23 budget cycle, an increase…

February 28, 2021

Housley Sends Bipartisan Letter to Governor Walz—Asks for Immediate Removal of Invasive Questions on Vaccine Connector

Attachment: Sen. Housley’s Letter to Gov. Walz Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) sent a bipartisan letter to Governor Walz asking for the immediate removal of invasive questions on the Department’s Vaccine Connector website. In order…

February 26, 2021

Senator Rich Draheim: Surplus means no new taxes, focus on helping struggling Minnesotans

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February economic forecast on Friday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a surplus of $1.6 billion for the 2022-23 budget cycle, an increase…

February 26, 2021

Senator Goggin: budget forecast shows we should be discussing targeted tax relief

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…

February 26, 2021

Senator Miller: budget forecast is a testament to hard work of Minnesota taxpayers

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…

February 26, 2021

Senator Nelson: Budget forecast presents opportunity for ‘targeted tax relief’ to help businesses and employees struggling through the pandemic

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Friday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next budget…