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We’re about a month into the 2020 session, but it still feels like we have barely begun. So much to do so little time. The highlight so far is the number of visitors from home that made the trip to St. Paul and carved time from their busy schedule to pop into my office. Thank
On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council waded into a national debate over abortion access by approving a resolution on a 7-0 vote to recognize March 10 as Abortion Providers Appreciation Day in St. Paul. “I am saddened by the St. Paul City Council’s vote to approve Abortion Providers Appreciation Day and disturbed by the
The 2020 legislative session is underway in St. Paul, and Senator Mark Johnson said the first couple of weeks have been pretty eventful with more than 4,000 bills proposed to the Senate. “Right now, it’s early in the session, so there are so many proposals,” said Johnson. “We have about 4,000-5,000 bills floating around the
The Office of 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 $1.513 billion surplus for the remainder of the 2020-21 budget cycle –$181 million larger than what was projected in the November forecast. Looking ahead, the forecast projects
Senate Republicans today announced a taxpayer focused plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus back to the taxpayers. The Senate plan emphasizes returning your money back in your pockets, particularly middle-income and low-income earners, so you have more security, freedom, and flexibility to chase your dreams. This is the marquee piece of Senate Republicans’ Vision 2020
On Tuesday, Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) and the Minnesota Legislature convened for the first day of 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18, 2020. “Senate Republicans have a simple goal this session – continue to work to improve the lives of
