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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON STATEMENT ON ENBRIDGE LINE 3 DELAY UNTIL 2020

On Friday, Enbridge announced its decision to delay the Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline until the second half of 2020, a year longer than was initially expected. That decision was the result of an appeal by Department of Commerce of the Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the Certificate of Need and Governor Walz’s decision to […]

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SENATOR JOHNSON: MINNESOTA SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN CRAFTING STATE’S NEW BUDGET

The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its February revenue forecast earlier today, providing an updated outlook for Minnesota’s financial future. According to the report, the state has a $1.052 billion surplus for the remainder of the 2020-21 budget cycle – $492 million less than what was projected in the November forecast. Looking

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SENATOR JOHNSON SUPPORTS CONSCIENTIOUS BELIEF EXEMPTIONS FOR VACCINES

Families from across Minnesota gathered at the capitol Monday to stand against government overreach regarding vaccinations. The proposed legislation, SF 1520, would eliminate conscientious belief exemptions for vaccines for all children attending daycares, public or private elementary or secondary schools, or homeschools. Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) attended the rally and issued the following statement:

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON: GOVERNOR WALZ’S PROPOSAL IS SIMPLY IRRESPONSIBLE BUDGETING FOR MINNESOTA

Governor Tim Walz released his proposal for the upcoming two-year state budget on Tuesday. The Governor’s $52 billion budget proposal, including budgeted reserves, would be the largest budget in state history and represents an 8.1% increase over the previous state budget. In response, Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) issued the following statement: “Governor Walz unveiled

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HONOR WWII VETERANS AND THEIR LEGACY

On Thursday, Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) introduced legislation to honor the legacy of servicemen and servicewomen from World War II.  The resolution, S.F.686, would urge the President and Congress to designate a state funeral for the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. “I am honored to carry this resolution as

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