Sen. Murphy

The February budget forecast from Minnesota Management and Budget was presented today with a budget and economic forecast projecting a positive balance of $1.6 billion for the FY 2022-23 biennium.

On the Senate floor today, Senate Republicans passed a bill that ties Local Government Aid (LGA) to mutual aid agreements and reimbursements. The state distributes LGA to cities across Minnesota for general purposes, and it is used by cities to provide basic community services, such as public safety, fire and public works. It has also been used as a mechanism to offer cities property tax relief.

The dangerous threat of white nationalism that is coursing through America is enlivened by politics that is intended to divide us. In Minnesota, we stick together. Following the murder of George Floyd, we saw peaceful protesters joined by violent agitators who were not from Minneapolis.

“The governor’s budget wisely calls for new revenue, asking the wealthiest among us to pay their fair share,” said Sen. Murphy. “Minnesotans elected us to respond to their needs and it is our duty to work with them to build a bright future where everyone can thrive.