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…

Senate Republicans Release Committee Structure and Chairs

New structure aims to safely resume committee hearings with public input, focus on balancing the budget in light of covid effects to the economy, and create new committees to focus on unique state government issues.…