News – Page 74 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 2, 2023

Sen. Koran response to RCV proposal for statewide elections

Republican Senator Mark Koran (North Branch) released the following statement on the Democrat’s proposal to move Minnesota to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in 2026. “Our election system has worked for generations ensuring every vote cast…

March 2, 2023

Johnson: Pay-for-Play loophole violates spirit of law, needs to be fixed

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson released the following statement concerning Democrat leaders in the House and Senate headlining a lobbyist fundraiser during session; a clear violation of the intent of the state’s…

March 2, 2023

Senate Republicans attempt to move bill providing rebate checks to a vote following a budget forecast with a $17.5 billion surplus

Senate Republicans this week attempted to bring forward legislation that would give half that state’s surplus back to taxpayers in the form of a rebate. The bill provides joint filers with a $4,400 check, and…

March 1, 2023

Lucero response to DFL housing spending bill

ST. PAUL, MN – Republican Senate Housing Committee Lead Eric Lucero (St. Michael) released the following statement responding to the Democrats massive housing spending bill: “As a licensed real estate agent, licensed general contractor, and…

March 1, 2023

Draheim bill to require personal finance class for high school graduation receives hearing

The Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee today heard a bill by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) that would require Minnesota high school students to pass an online personal finance class in 12th grade as part…

March 1, 2023

Republicans introduce Reading RESET to address catastrophic student literacy scores

With half of Minnesota’s students unable to read proficiently at grade level and no real science-based reading plan in sight to address this urgent problem head-on, House and Senate Republicans announced their “Reading Reset” plan…

March 1, 2023

Koran: Republicans propose $13 billion “Give it Back” tax plan

House and Senate Republicans came together on Tuesday to roll out their tax package to give immediate and lasting relief to Minnesotans. The “Give It Back” tax plan provides $13 billion over two years in…

March 1, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman responds to budget forecast and calls for meaningful tax relief

On Monday, Feb. 27, Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget 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…

February 28, 2023

Draheim: The serious flaws with the driver’s licenses for noncitizens bill

The serious flaws with the driver’s licenses for noncitizens bill By: Senator Rich Draheim On February 21, Democrats in the Senate passed a bil that authorizes noncitizens to get a Minnesota driver’s license. It is…

February 28, 2023

Senator Westrom responds to budget forecast and astronomical $17.5 billion surplus

On Monday, Feb. 27, Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget 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…

February 28, 2023

Housley, Republicans respond to $17.5 billion surplus with “Give It Back” tax plan

It was announced yesterday that Minnesota has a $17.5 billion surplus. Due to a bill that passed last week, this number accounts for inflation. Had that bill not passed, the surplus would have been estimated…

February 28, 2023

House and Senate GOP propose $13 billion “Give it Back” tax plan

House and Senate Republicans came together today to roll out their tax package to give immediate and lasting relief to Minnesotans. The “Give It Back” tax plan provides $13 billion over two years in permanent…

February 28, 2023

Senator Bahr responds to budget forecast and astronomical $17.5 billion surplus

On Monday, Feb. 27, Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget 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, after…

February 28, 2023

Senator Weber responds to budget forecast and astronomical $17.5 billion surplus

On Monday, Feb. 27, Minnesota’s Department of Management and Budget 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…

February 28, 2023

Senate Republicans attempt to move bill providing rebate checks to a vote following a budget forecast with a $17.5 billion surplus

Senate Republicans yesterday attempted to bring forward legislation that would give half that state’s surplus back to taxpayers in the form of a rebate. The bill provides joint filers with a $4,400 check, and single…

February 27, 2023

Senator Westrom: Democrats pass legislation limiting money available for tax cuts

On Monday, Feb. 20, Senate Democrats passed a bill, SF 46, that assumes automatic increases in government spending and limits the amount available for a tax cut in the case of a surplus. Senator Torrey Westrom…

February 27, 2023

Senate Republicans Demand $19 Billion Surplus Be Returned to Taxpayers

Senate Republicans today attempted to bring forward legislation that would swiftly give half the state’s surplus back to taxpayers in the form of a rebate. The bill provides joint filers with a $4,400 check, and single filers with…

February 27, 2023

Senator Dahms responds to budget forecast and $17.5 billion surplus

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

February 27, 2023

Farnsworth statement on budget forecast and surplus

ST. PAUL, MN – Today Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Showalter announced the state’s surplus held about steady at $17.5 billion expected to be left over. That includes a new measure to include inflation,…

February 27, 2023

Senator Miller responds to massive 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…