Senator Westrom Statement on Massive State Budget Surplus

On Tuesday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November 2022 Forecast projecting a massive $17.6 billion dollar surplus. Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) released the following statement:  “Minnesotans are overtaxed,” Westrom said. “This mindbogglingly massive…

Senator Mark Koran: Surplus Shows Minnesotans Are Overtaxed

(St. Paul, MN) The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November economic forecast on Tuesday. The report, which details the state’s budget picture, projected a record-setting surplus of $17.6 billion. “Minnesota’s surplus continues…

Chamberlain: Thank You!

Thank YouBy: Senator Roger Chamberlain I have been blessed and honored to represent and serve this state and community in the Minnesota Senate for twelve years. Running for public office never crossed my mind –…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski: Thank you!

Thank you!By: Senator John Jasinski Like many of you, I am disappointed by the results of the November 8 elections. But the outcome is clear: Minnesota voters have chosen Democrats to lead the House, Senate,…

Kiffmeyer: Reflecting on the many reasons to give thanks

Friends and neighbors, As we gather on Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks and remember what, and most importantly who, we have in our lives.  The first Thanksgiving celebration of the colonists came after a year…
Duckworth

Senator Duckworth Continues Service on Senate Leadership Team

Senate Republicans recently selected their Leadership team to serve during the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session. Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) was appointed to the team and released the following statement: “I am honored to once again be…

Senator Julia Coleman to serve on the Senate Republican Leadership team

Senate Republicans recently elected Senator Julia Coleman (R- Waconia) to serve on the Senate Republican Leadership team during the next legislative session. Senator Coleman released the following statement on her appointment. “The needs of Minnesota families…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski named deputy Senate Republican leader

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has been named as deputy leader of the Senate Republicans for the upcoming 2023-2024 legislative session. On Thursday, Senate Republicans selected Senator Mark Johnson as the minority leader. “I…

Senate Republicans elect Mark Johnson as Leader

Today Senate Republicans elected Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) as their Minority Leader to guide the caucus during the next session.   “Senate Republicans are focused on delivering for Minnesotans,” Johnson said, “The historic…