The 2022 Omnibus Housing and Agriculture bill passed the Senate this week on a vote of 38 – 27. The bill includes $50 million for housing. While this investment is positive, it is much less than what Governor Walz was… Read More »Agriculture and housing bill passes the Minnesota Senate
Senate Republicans brought a public safety bill to the floor this week focused on increasing penalties and hardening mandatory minimums, despite evidence that it’s not the punishment but the likeliness of being caught that is most effective in deterring crime.… Read More »Senate DFLers offer data-driven alternatives for Public Safety
This year’s policy and funding omnibus bill for jobs, energy, and economic Development passed the Senate this week. DFLers made several attempts to improve the bill, but Senate Republicans rejected most of our efforts. The bill is light on investment… Read More »Jobs and energy omnibus passes the Senate
The Health and Human Services finance and policy bill passed the Senate floor this week on a 61-5 vote. Spending $1 billion over the next three years, this bill concentrates on the disability service and long-term care sectors after months… Read More »Health and human services finance omnibus passes Senate floor
Over the last few weeks, Senate Republicans have been passing their priority omnibus budget bills out of the Finance Committee. When accounting for their tax bill ($3.384 billion in FY 23) Senate Republicans spend $6.268 billion of the $9.253 billion… Read More »Senate Finance Committee passes omnibus bills
Following the Passover and Easter recess, the Legislature was back in action this week. With just a few short weeks until adjournment of the legislative session we have a narrow window to act on the issues Minnesotans are demanding action… Read More »Week twelve at a glance