Senator Rasmusson responds to budget forecast and $17.5 billion surplus

Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget today released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and an outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report shows the surplus holding steady at $17.5 billion, with inflation accounting for…

Senator Nelson responds to $17.5 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and an outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $17.5 billion for the next…

Senator Draheim responds to $17.5 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and an outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $17.5 billion for the next…

Senator Drazkowski responds to $19 billion budget surplus

Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget (MMB) on Monday released its February revenue forecast, which provides information and an outlook for Minnesota’s financial picture. The report projects a surplus of $19 billion for the next…

Pratt Responds to February Forecast and $17.5 Billion Surplus

It was announced today that Minnesota has a historic $17.5 billion surplus. Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement in response: “Today’s announcement is a clear indicator that Minnesotans have been over-taxed for…

Nelson statement on Driver’s Licenses for All bill

This week, the Minnesota Senate approved Senate File 27, also known as Driver’s Licenses for All, which would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a Minnesota driver’s license. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) issued the following statement:…

An All-Access Pass to Breaking the Law

Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities very clear this week. They want to give convicted felons the right to vote and non-citizens the right to driver’s licenses. Instead of providing tax relief to Minnesotans,…

Sen. Rarick: The Devil is in the Details

Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities very clear this week by bringing forward extreme bills that give convicted felons the right to vote and non-citizens the right to driver’s licenses. Minnesotans across the state…

Democrats Expanding Rights for Those Who Break the Law

The Senate heard two extreme bills this week that undermine our laws and do nothing to help law-abiding Minnesotans. One bill allows felons to vote before completing their probation, and the other bill gives illegal…

Lieske: Focus on education fundamentals, not social justice

Friends and neighbors – This week, the Senate’s education committee reviewed a big education proposal from the governor that would make dozens, if not hundreds, of school policy changes – many of which are the…