On Tuesday, Gov. Walz announced his proposed two-year budget. The budget includes $52.4 billion in spending and calls for $1.64 billion in new taxes on Minnesotans

Senator David Senjem (R-Rochester) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s budget announcement:   

“Governor Walz has presented his new two year budget for the 2021-2022 legislative cycle. As in previous budget proposals, Governor Walz is proposing an increase in taxes and fees.

With the economic challenges presented by COVID-19, I do not believe we should further burden Minnesota taxpayers with additional costs at this very difficult time. Rather we should be thinking about lifting the burden by looking for reforms and reducing the cost of government. We cannot tax and spend our way to prosperity, but can find it only by carefully assessing our needs and prioritizing our spending in a results-orientated fashion.”