Senators Ann Rest, Matt Klein Tout Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Tax-Saving Measure
Bill Heading to Governor’s Desk Will Allow Individuals, Businesses Across State to Take Advantage $100 Million in Tax Cuts This Year
Senator Ann Rest
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Senator Kari Dziedzic Elected to Lead New Senate DFL Majority
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Today, the new Senate DFL majority elected Senator Kari Dziedzic (Minneapolis) to lead the Caucus when the Legislature returns to the Capitol in January, 2023.
DFL Senators on Tax Committee Say Minnesota Should Not Tax Residents Getting Student Loan Forgiveness
Two top DFLers on the Senate Tax Committee said today that they are pushing to ensure that Minnesotans eligible for the federal student loan forgiveness announced last week by President Biden will not be taxed on that relief.
Senator Ann Rest named Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities
In honor of her work in the 2022 legislative session, Senator Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) has been recognized as a Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities. The honor recognizes legislators for specific city-friendly actions during the 2022 legislative session.
Senate DFLers Successfully Push to Have Juneteenth Recognized for Senate Employees in 2022
Senate DFLers today successfully secured a change in Senate rules that will allow Senate employees – for the first time ever – to recognize and observe the importance of the Juneteenth holiday, which since June 19, 1865 – has commemorated the end of the brutal enslavement of African Americans in the United States.
Senate DFLers Say Republican Tax Plan Favors Wealthy, Ignores Needs of Minnesotans
Senate DFLers said the Republican tax bill that was pushed through the Senate today denies tax cuts to more than 540,000 Minnesota taxpayers because they don’t earn enough, while at the same time sending hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks each year to the wealthiest Minnesotans.