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Senator Benson responds to November budget forecast

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November 2020 Forecast projecting a $641 million surplus. This is an improvement of $2.955 billion compared to deficit estimates published at the end of October. This…

Senator Ruud responds to November budget forecast

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November 2020 Forecast projecting a $641 million surplus. This is an improvement of $2.955 billion compared to deficit estimates published at the end of October. This…
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Senator Miller statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

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 $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget cycle,…

Senator Kiffmeyer statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

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 $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget cycle,…
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Senator Goggin statement on Minnesota’s budget forecast

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 $641 million for the current 2020-21 budget cycle,…

Senator Rarick Responds to Final Line 3 Permit Approval

On Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approved Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement construction stormwater permit. This was the final permit required before Enbridge can begin construction of the replacement pipeline.  “Today’s announcement is phenomenal news…

Kiffmeyer: Prioritizing local roads and bridges

Prioritizing local roads and bridges By Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Roads and bridges have long been one of my top priorities, and since Republicans have had the majority we have delivered impressive results. With the largest…

Senator Carla Nelson named chair of Senate Taxes Committee

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) will serve as the chair of the Senate Taxes Committee when the new legislative session begins in January, the Senate announced today. Senator Nelson is currently chair of the Education…