Senate DFLers Hold Hearing on an Agenda for Working Minnesotans

Senate DFLers Hold Hearing on an Agenda for Working Minnesotans

To highlight the needs facing Minnesota workers, Senate DFLers held an informational committee hearing this week to discuss a package of bills that would raise pay, improve safety, and protect working Minnesotans Monday. The hearing specifically highlighted a package of bills that have yet to receive action in the Republican-controlled Senate. Read more >>

Governor updates supplemental budget

With the latest budget forecast showing an increase in Minnesota’s budget surplus, Governor Walz is prioritizing improving economic stability for Minnesota’s families in his updated supplemental budget announced Thursday. He is proposing providing up to $1,000 to Minnesota families in the form of checks ($500 for single tax filers; $1,000 for married couples) which would provide $2 billion in checks to Minnesotans. This is in addition to frontline worker bonus pay and additional tax cuts that were part of his initial budget. Read more >>