Senator Ruud: Budget forecast strengthens plan for tax cuts

Today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) estimated a $1.513 billion surplus for FY 2020-21 at their annual February budget and economic forecast. This reflects a $181 million increase since the November forecast. The state budget…

Senator Johnson: Forecast Reinforces Need for Additional Tax Relief

The Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.513 billion surplus for the remainder of…
Senator Scott Newman

Voter ID legislation clears first Senate committee

On Thursday, legislation to require a photo ID for voting passed the Minnesota Senate State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee. The bill, Senate File 3571, would require a photo ID for both in-person and…

Senator Eichorn: Forecast Emphasizes Positive Impact of Tax Relief

The Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.513 billion surplus for the remainder of…
Senator Andrew Lang

Senator Lang responds to announced $1.5 billion budget surplus

On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February budget forecast, which shows an estimated budget surplus of $1.513 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect…

Senate Majority Leader responds to $1.5 billion forecast

(ST. PAUL, MN) –  Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) issued the following statement in response to the projected budget surplus of $1.5 billion.  “I am pleased to see a surplus grow to $1.5 billion.…

Senator Draheim: Forecast Emphasizes Positive Impact of Tax Relief

The Office of Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.513 billion surplus for the remainder of…

Senator Koran looks forward to Folsom House renovation

(St. Paul, MN) Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) recently met with representatives from the Folsom House in Taylor’s Falls, MN to discuss the preservation of this historic landmark. The pre-planning is now complete and the…