News – Page 72 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

May 3, 2023

Senator Mathews: 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 to directly assist students…

May 3, 2023

Nothing but Broken Promises

It feels like things have really come full circle this Session… We started with Democrats coming into this year promising tax relief for Minnesotans. Yet every time Senate Republicans pushed for a measure that delivers…

May 3, 2023

More of the Extreme

Democrats have continued their reign of terror in Minnesota politics, this time by passing an extreme bill that focuses on legalizing marijuana with zero safeguards. The Democrats have stuck to a theme with their bills…

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

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

Nothing but Broken Promises

More of the Extreme

Tax Omnibus Bill Raises Taxes, Fails to Deliver Meaningful Relief

Tax Omnibus Bill Raises Taxes, Fails to Deliver Meaningful Relief

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

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

Senator Limmer says New Recreational Marijuana Bill

Senator Mathews: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside

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

Gruenhagen: No transgender surgeries on children

Senator Bahr: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside

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

Democrats pass dangerous, convoluted cannabis legalization bill

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

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

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

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

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

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