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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON SUPPORTS MORE FUNDING FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHOUT RAISING TAXES

On Tuesday the Senate Transportation Committee heard legislation that seeks to increase funding towards the state’s transportation budget, without raising taxes. Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement in support of the bill. “Minnesotans have a constitutional duty to maintain our state’s road and bridge infrastructure,” said Senator Johnson. “This bill will allow us […]

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON SUPPORTS BILL TO ALLOW BUSINESSES TO SAFELY STAY OPEN

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement on SF 1, a bill that allows businesses to fully open so long as they submit a safety preparedness plan. The bill which will help fully reopen businesses is considered a top priority this session at the Minnesota Senate. “Let’s give our business owners the

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON APPOINTED DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

Following a hard-fought 2020 election, Senate Republicans maintained control of the Minnesota State Senate with a narrow one-vote majority. Within the same week, Senate Republicans were already at work organizing for the next session. Following their organizing meeting, the caucus announced new leadership for the 2021-2022 legislative session. Included in the appointments is Senator Mark

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON RELEASES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Senator Mark Johnson has released a legislative update.  His letter to constituents is below – Greetings If it seems like a month since I’ve sent out my last newsletter … you are right. Despite the headaches of COVID-19, there is good news regarding the progression of the virus. Our hospitals have been equipped to deal

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON DISAPPOINTED BY GOVERNOR WALZ’S STAY AT HOME EXTENSION

Senator Mark Johnson (R – East Grand Forks) said he was disappointed in Governor Tim Walz’s extension of the Stay at Home order through May 18.  Johnson’s response is below –  I couldn’t be more disappointed with the decision to continue the stay-at-home order until May 18 in MN. In discussions with our area hospitals,

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON SAYS BUDGET SURPLUS IS GOOD, NEED TO INVEST IN MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES

On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November budget forecast, showing an estimated budget surplus of  $1.332 billion for the 2020-2021 biennium. The forecast, which is updated twice each year to reflect the state’s revenues and expenditures, will be used to guide the consideration of a supplemental budget during the upcoming legislative session. “This

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