News – Page 53 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 3, 2023

Tax Omnibus Bill Raises Taxes, Fails to Deliver Meaningful Relief

Senate Democrats on Tuesday passed a controversial tax bill that raises taxes by $1.2 billion from foreign sources through controversial worldwide reporting, which has not been implemented in any other state. The bill fails to…

May 3, 2023

Tax Omnibus Bill Raises Taxes, Fails to Deliver Meaningful Relief

Senate Democrats on Tuesday passed a controversial tax bill that raises taxes by $1.2 billion from foreign sources through controversial worldwide reporting, which has not been implemented in any other state. The bill fails to…

May 2, 2023

Sen. Johnson: Democrat tax bill is full of broken promises

ST. PAUL – Today Senate Democrats passed their partisan and controversial tax bill. They claim it is the “biggest tax cut ever” however, it raises taxes by $1.2 billion from foreign sources through controversial worldwide…

May 2, 2023

Senate approves three bipartisan bills introduced by Senator Rasmusson to protect consumers

The Senate recently approved three bills introduced by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) to protect Minnesota consumers. If signed into law, Rasmusson’s bills would lower gas prices; help local community-owned banks; and lower dairy product…

May 2, 2023

Senator Limmer says New Recreational Marijuana Bill

A Danger to Minnesota The bill forces recreational marijuana into neighborhoods without adequate public safety support, public awareness campaigns, or substance abuse prevention.  ST. PAUL – Recently the Minnesota Senate voted to make recreational marijuana…

May 2, 2023

Senator Mathews: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside

On Wednesday, April 26, Minnesota Senate Democrats tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan electionchanges by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party line vote 34-33. “With…

May 1, 2023

Lieske: Schools facing net funding loss due to heavy mandates in Democrat budget

Friends and neighbors, Before I dive into this week’s newsletter, I wanted to share something with you that was dropped off at my office this week: On Friday, April 28, the Senate passed a bill…

May 1, 2023

Gruenhagen: No transgender surgeries on children

Friends and neighbors, I believe deep in my soul that God called me to serve. I am guided by the principles of my faith in everything I do, but I am also am guided by…

May 1, 2023

Senator Bahr: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside

(ST. PAUL) – On Wednesday, April 26, Minnesota Senate Democrats tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan electionchanges by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party line…

April 28, 2023

Pratt opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…

April 28, 2023

Democrats pass dangerous, convoluted cannabis legalization bill

The bill forces cannabis into cities without adequate public safety support, public awareness campaigns, or substance abuse prevention. ST. PAUL – Today Senate Democrats voted to advance cannabis legalization that Republicans say is not ready…

April 28, 2023

Senator Anderson: Democrats’ transportation budget includes $2.7 billion in tax and fee increases

Friends and neighbors, This week, the Senate heard the Democrats’ Transportation budget bill. This legislation contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fees and vehicle registration taxes as well as motor vehicle tax hikes. The…

April 28, 2023

Housley shares concerns with transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases, calls for bipartisan work to improve bills

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…

April 28, 2023

Howe opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fees and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…

April 27, 2023

Democrat transportation bill with $2.7 billion in tax increases is a ‘non-starter’

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a Transportation Budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…

April 27, 2023

Jasinski: ‘Deeply concerned’ with tax increases in the Senate Democrat transportation budget

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that provides funding for critical transportation infrastructure but also contains $2.7 billion in tax increases – including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase…

April 27, 2023

Kreun secures $56 Million in funding for Hwy 65 in Transportation Omnibus Bill

The Minnesota Senate today passed a transportation budget bill that included a critical amendment authored by Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) that funds the construction of Highway 65 in Blaine. “Highway 65 has consistently been a…

April 27, 2023

Senator Dahms: Senate Republicans present ‘Students First’ education plan

On Monday, April 24, Senate Republicans introduced a “Students First” education plan that presents a better alternative to a set of Democrat-led mandate-heavy education bills. The “Students First” plan incorporates five key points that aim…

April 27, 2023

Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside; make Minnesota elections riskier, less transparent

Minnesota Senate Democrats on Wednesday tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan elections changes by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party…

April 27, 2023

Sen. Rarick: A Tale of Two Bills

The Senate recently passed two critical, but very different, bills: the Health and Human Services appropriation bill, and the Human Services appropriation bill. While these bills may have similar issue areas and the titles sound…