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December 5, 2024

Sen. Lucero: Democrats turn $19 billion surplus into $5.1 billion deficit

Minnesota’s entire $19 billion surplus has been squandered by extreme Democrat mismanagement, leaving Minnesota with a shocking $5.1 billion deficit. In just two years of their one-party control Democrats have turned the state budget into a…

December 5, 2024

Lieske statement on looming $5.1 billion state budget deficit

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 $616 million for the 2026-2027 budget cycle. But…

December 5, 2024

Drazkowski statement on looming $5.1 billion state budget deficit

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 $616 million for the 2026-2027 budget cycle. But…

December 5, 2024

Jasinski statement on looming $5.1 billion state budget deficit

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 $616 million for the 2026-2027 budget cycle. But…

December 5, 2024

Draheim statement on looming $5.1 billion state budget deficit

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual November economic forecast. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, shows that Minnesota is expected to have a $616 million surplus for…

December 5, 2024

Nelson statement on looming $5.1 billion state budget deficit

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 $616 million for the remainder of the 2026-2027 budget…

December 5, 2024

Senator Rasmusson responds to November forecast, future $5.1 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast shows a meager $616 million surplus at the end of 2026 and…

December 4, 2024

Sen. Mathews reacts to the November budget forecast

Today Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the November budget forecast outlining the state’s financial picture. The forecast shows new taxes and fee increases lead to a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026…

December 4, 2024

Senator Gary Dahms responds to November forecast, future $5.1 billion deficit

On Wednesday, December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. Despite Democrat tax and fee increases of $10 billion, the latest…

December 4, 2024

Senator Justin Eichorn Responds to Budget Forecast Projecting Looming $5.1B shortfall

Today Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the November budget forecast outlining the state’s financial picture. The forecast shows new taxes and fee increases lead to a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026…

December 4, 2024

Senator Julia Coleman Responds to Budget Forecast Highlighting Unsustainable Spending

Today Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the November budget forecast outlining the state’s financial picture. The forecast shows new taxes and fee increases lead to a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026…

December 4, 2024

Housley Responds to Budget Forecast and the Result of Democrats’ Runaway Spending

Today the state released the December budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a meager $616 million surplus at the end of 2026 and a massive $5.1 billion deficit by 2029. The forecast numbers do not account for any…

December 4, 2024

Howe responds to Budget Forecast that shows minimal short-term surplus, massive long-term deficit

Today the state released the December budget forecast, showing a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026, which is $1.1 billion less than anticipated, and a long-term budget deficit projected to be $5.1 billion…

December 4, 2024

Kreun responds to Budget Forecast showing reckless spending leading to long-term $5.1 billion deficit

Today the state released the December budget forecast, showing a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026, which is $1.1 billion less than anticipated, and a long-term budget deficit projected to be $5.1 billion…

December 4, 2024

Democrat ‘spend more tax more’ budgeting leads to future $5.1 billion deficit

Today the state released the December budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a meager $616 million surplus at the end of 2026 and a massive $5.1 billion deficit by 2029. The forecast numbers do not account for any…

December 3, 2024

Gruenhagen: Former Democrat operative: “The jig is up” on gender identity

Friends and neighbors, Let me start by saying I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I wanted to draw your attention to an important interview Liz Collin conducted with a now ex-Democrat operative about…

December 3, 2024

Draheim: A missed opportunity to help Minnesota’s small towns

By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM One of the most underreported outcomes of the November elections is the impact of the constitutional amendment extending the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Extending the amendment was sold…

December 2, 2024

Eichorn: Compliance failures within the Minnesota State Lottery

Friends and Neighbors, I’m wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving! I am especially grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the great residents of Senate District 6, and as we…

November 25, 2024

Draz: 2024 elections mark a turning point for Minnesota

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 election reshaped Minnesota’s political landscape, leaving us with a state government on the edge of change. While Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly carried Minnesota with fewer…

November 25, 2024

Jasinski: Proud to serve as Deputy Republican Leader again

Friends and neighbors, I’m honored to have been reappointed as Deputy Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus. I have held this role for the past two years, and I’m grateful to continue. Leadership isn’t about…