News – Page 81 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 3, 2023

Senator Rasmusson: Bipartisan legislation to lower gas prices for Minnesota consumers progresses in legislature

On Thursday, March 2, the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard a bipartisan bill authored by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) to repeal the state’s minimum markup on gasoline. “I regularly hear from Minnesotans who are concerned about inflation, and especially,…

March 3, 2023

Disabled Veterans’ Homestead Market Value Exclusion Championed by Howe heard in Committee

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) has authored key legislation that corrects an unintended consequence that resulted from the Disabled Veterans’ Homestead Market Value Exclusion. This bill was recently heard in the Senate Taxes Committee. The Disabled…

March 2, 2023

Senator Mathews: Democrats continue to favor their runaway liberal agenda over the needs of Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, The past several weeks at the Capitol have been eventful, with Democrats continuing to force their extreme policies through the legislative process and to the governor’s desk. And a recurring theme is…

March 2, 2023

Senator Dornink: Time to give back Minnesota’s historic surplus

Friends and neighbors, The cost of everyday essentials like groceries, energy bills, and transportation continue to skyrocket. I have heard from many constituents that they need immediate financial relief. Yet two months into the legislative…

March 2, 2023

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…

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…