Senator Jim Abeler responds to the $17.5 billion budget 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 inflation…

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…

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…
Senator Gary Dahms

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…
Rob Farnsworth

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,…