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legislative Update From the Desk of Pam Altendorf State Representative 20A March 27, 2026
WHAT'S NEW?
Today is committee deadline day in the Minnesota Legislature. This means if a bill has not moved forward in a legislative committee by the end of the day, it is likely stalled for the remainder of session.
The legislature’s Easter/Passover break also begins at the end of the day. Lawmakers will return to St. Paul on April 7 and enter the home stretch of our legislative session.
LEGISLATION HIGHLIGHTS
As you are aware, Minnesota’s current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) setup allows for program abuse and lacks proper oversight. Minnesota’s SNAP payment error rate has more than doubled, from 4.1% (2013) to 9% (2024), resulting in about $77 million annually in improper payments. Safeguards in this program are desperately needed.
A pair of SNAP reform bills that would have benefitted Minnesota in numerous ways were debated in the House Children and Families Finance Committee this week. The first was my “Stop Welfare for the Wealthy” Act, which tightens SNAP eligibility by closing a loophole that currently allows individuals with significant financial assets to qualify for benefits.
I was joined by Minnesota millionaire Rob Undersander, who tested the SNAP system and was able to collect thousands of dollars in SNAP benefits over more than a year, which he donated to charity, to draw attention to the issue. Learn more about his story here, and watch his testimony here.
Matt Schmid from America First Policy Institute and social worker Cally Proctor also testified in favor of my proposal.
The second bill would ban chips, candy and pop from being purchased using SNAP benefits. This is part of an incentive package being offered by the federal government. 20% of kids are obese, which inevitably leads to problems like diabetes and heart disease. By approving this language and limiting SNAP benefits to healthy foods, the federal government would send Minnesota another $200 million.
Further, by getting Minnesota’s error rate down to 6% or lower, the federal government will continue to fully pay the costs of the SNAP program – totaling $850 million. If Minnesota refuses to take action, it will begin paying $87 million each year.
I see nothing wrong with the federal government wanting us to be good stewards over tax dollars, asking Minnesota to add checks and balances to a program that has been ripped off. Why not accept a bill that improve kids’ health and get another $200 million from the federal government?
Instead, Governor Walz, the nation’s Trump Derangement Syndrome poster child, has already put out a supplemental budget that recognizes Minnesota will lose $87 million due to its refusal to reform SNAP.
No one wants to see people go hungry. But we also want to ensure money that should be going to a need family actually gets to them.
Sadly, the bills died on a tied vote. Every House Republican on the committee voted to protect SNAP integrity and make sure that resources go to those who need them most, and every House Democrat voted against doing that.
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WANTS ANSWERS ON NON-CITIZENS ON STATE VOTER ROLLS
CBS News is reporting the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has received a grand jury subpoena ordering it to turn over certain individual voter records, as part of a federal investigation into whether non-citizens are registered or have unlawfully cast ballots.
As someone who found nearly 8,000 challenged voters in Hennepin County alone, I welcome the inquiry.
Read more about it here and here.
DEMOCRATS BLOCK BILL THAT WOULD LOWER YOUR CAR TAB FEES
Have you received your renewal notice in the mail for your vehicle tabs lately? If you drive a new or reasonably new car or truck, you are likely suffering from sticker shock. It’s nothing to see tabs cost anywhere from $800 - $1200 on a newer vehicle these days, the result of another Democrat tax increase hitting your pocketbook.
In 2023, Governor Walz and a Democrat-led legislature changed the vehicle tab fee formula and effectively raised rates by 20%. Minnesota has much more expensive tab fees compared to its neighbors. In fact, while you might be paying $800 for your 3-year-old car, a driver of a similar car in Hager City, Wisconsin is paying $85.
Recently, State Representative Patti Anderson held a press conference on her bill that would return car tab fees in Minnesota to pre-2023 levels. Click here for more.
Her bill was debated this week by the Minnesota House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee. It would have amounted to nearly $1 billion in tax relief for Minnesota’s drivers. Instead, it was another common sense bill that died on a tie vote, with all Republicans voting in favor of lowering vehicle tab costs, while all Democrats voted against it.
BILLIONS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS GOING OVERSEAS IN SUITCASES
This week, our fraud committee held a hearing about why hundreds of millions of dollars in cash leaves through the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport every year. This problem has been around since the year 2000, as you can see in this Star Tribune headline.
For 26 years, Minnesota has done nothing, and taxpayers have watched as billions of dollars have been loaded into suitcases and taken to foreign countries. $350 million went through suitcases at MSP last year alone, and that total is likely low.
Then when you realize the Department of Human Services has been turning on and off safeguards, it will make you angrier. Click here to learn more.
In short, Minnesota is an outlier in fraud, and an outlier for having cash leaving our airport in suitcases. It’s not a coincidence. Click here for more of my thoughts.
DRIVING LIMITATIONS ON COLLECTOR CARS?
From the state representative who talked of quintupling your car tab fees comes this gem for owners of collector cars. If you have a collector plate on your car, she wants to limit the amount of time you can drive it to only daylight hours on the weekends.
From guns to cars and everywhere in between, Democrats want to restrict your rights. Or - and this is more likely it - they want you to put regular plates on your collector car so you’ll pay more to drive it (and in her world, five times more).
LOCAL VISITS
This week, it was rewarding to have a committee hearing with Lake City Administrator Robert Keehn and Lake City’s Port Authority Executive Director Doug Grout to discuss a simple fix that is needed in current Port Authority statute.
Constituents from Great River Homes also met with Representative Jacob and me this week. I always look forward to their yearly visit!
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Legislative Update From the Desk of Representative Steve Jacob and Endorsed Candidate for Senate District 20 March 27, 2026
Hello from the State Capitol,
Car tab fees are on the rise, and people are getting very frustrated by the escalating costs.
This week, I learned from a driver that it will cost her more than $800 to put new tabs on her three-year-old Jeep. Across the border in Wisconsin, tabs for her Jeep would cost $85.
The Minnesota House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee recently debated legislation that would bring Minnesota’s vehicle tab fees back to pre-2023 levels. In 2023, Governor Walz and a Democrat-led legislature changed the vehicle tab fee formula and effectively raised rates by 20%.
The bill debated by the committee would have dropped the rates on both newer and older vehicles. Doing so would have provided nearly $1 billion in tax relief to drivers.
All Republicans on the committee supported the measure. All Democrats voted against it.
NONSENSICAL COLLECTOR CAR PLATE RESTRICTIONS PROPOSED
Speaking of vehicles, the state representative who talked of quintupling vehicle tab costs now is taking aim at people who own collector cars. Her legislation would prohibit the car owner from driving that vehicle unless it was during daylight hours on the weekends.
Talk about restricting freedom.
As the owner of a collector car myself, know I am strongly opposed to this measure. I fear it’s a ploy to force owners to buy regular plates and pay more to enjoy driving them.
BANNING ATV’S ON STATE LAND?
A bill is moving forward in the Minnesota Senate that would ban motorized vehicles on state owned land, meaning such things as prohibiting ATV’s from traveling on currently designated trails.
I believe one of the best ways to get kids off electronics is to have them safely drive ATV’s and enjoy nature. Minnesota already has hundreds of thousands of acres that are completely protected from any motorized vehicle. Once again, politicians – many of whom have never sat on an ATV much less driven one - are looking to take away the rights of the law abiding. This is a solution in search of a problem, and a bad one at that.
IMPORTANT ANTI-FRAUD MEASURE FINALLY MOVES FORWARD
At long last, a plan to create an independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG) that would investigate fraud in our state was approved in the House State Government Finance Committee this week. The legislation would give the OIG real investigative powers and enforcement authority, and most importantly, would not be controlled by the Governor’s Office.
CLARIFYING “KICKBACK” FOR HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
This week I signed onto legislation that defines what a “kickback” is for the Department of Human Services. You may recall DHS ignored countless fraud cases because it claimed it couldn’t respond to kickback crimes. The nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) blew that claim out of the water, finding that not only has it had both state and federal authority to handle kickback claims, but also the DUTY to investigate.
Despite this, several lawmakers are taking nothing to chance, and want it specifically spelled out in state law that DHS must investigate kickback complaints. The fact that the legislature needs to even address this is beyond disappointing.
VISITORS GALORE!
I’m not joking when I say thousands of people came to the State Capitol this week, and it’s so good to see. Whether it was school groups, the Minnesota Farm Bureau, or local housing advocates, it’s nice to visit with area residents and hear what’s important to them.
As with most spending items, from schools to nursing homes and everywhere in between, my goal is to not go to taxpayers for more money, but to ensure rural Minnesota is getting its fair share of what is already available. Far too often, the funds flow freely in the inner cities where similar organizations in Greater Minnesota struggle. I work hard every day to make sure our towns and townships aren’t being left behind.
KEEP IN TOUCH
As always, my door is always open. If you ever have any legislative questions, please contact me. I can be reached at rep.steven.jacob@house.mn.gov or by phone at 651.296.2273.
Have a good weekend,
Steve
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From the Desk of Sara Bertschinger Endorsed Candidate for the Minnesota House District 20B March 7, 2026
Republican Delegates Pack Lake City Venue as Senate District 20 Holds Endorsing Convention
Lake City, Minn. — Nearly 170 delegates from across Senate District 20 filled the Wild Wings Plaza event space on Saturday for an endorsing convention that marked both a transition and a turning point for the district’s legislative landscape. The gathering brought together precinct leaders and local residents for several hours of speeches, procedural votes, and discussions about the district’s political future.
The convention honored Sen. Steve Drazkowski, who has represented the area in the Minnesota Legislature for nearly two decades. Drazkowski will retire at the end of his current term. His decision created an open Senate seat.
Delegates unanimously endorsed Rep. Steve Jacob for the Senate District 20 seat. Jacob, who currently serves in the Minnesota House, was uncontested. His endorsement shifts the district’s legislative lineup and begins a new chapter for the Senate seat held by Drazkowski.
The convention also addressed endorsements for the district’s two-House seats. Rep. Pam Altendorf secured the endorsement for House District 20A, while Sara Bertschinger received the endorsement for House District 20B. Altendorf was also uncontested. Sara Bertschinger was endorsed following the delegates hearing from the candidates before casting their votes.
Throughout the day, the atmosphere inside Wild Wings Plaza reflected a mix of routine party business and the significance of a generational shift. Delegates lined up to register, chatted in small groups between sessions, and filled the hall for speeches. Volunteers managed credentials, staffed tables, and kept the proceedings moving as the convention worked through its agenda.
In addition to endorsements, delegates heard reports from party officers, updates on the current legislative session, and information about the upcoming election cycle. The strong turnout highlighted the level of engagement among local party members heading into a competitive election season.
With endorsements now finalized, candidates will begin preparing for the next phase of the campaign, which includes outreach across the district’s communities and participation in the statewide primary and general election cycles.
Lake City, MN — 3/7/2026 — The Republican Party has officially endorsed Sara Bertschinger as its candidate for Minnesota House District 20B, marking a significant step in the 2026 election cycle. Bertschinger enters the race with a platform centered on strengthening public trust, expanding personal freedom, and ensuring opportunities for every Minnesotan.
Bertschinger’s campaign emphasizes several core priorities:
● Fraud Prevention: Advocating for stronger safeguards to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure government accountability.
● Election Integrity: Supporting policies that reinforce transparency and confidence in Minnesota’s electoral process.
● Life: Upholding values that reflect her long-standing commitment to protecting life.
● Liberty: Championing individual freedoms and limiting government overreach.
● Opportunity: Promoting economic growth, educational access, and pathways for families and businesses to thrive.
“I’m honored to receive the Republican endorsement and to stand with the people of District 20B,” Bertschinger said in a statement. The grassroots endorsement is vital to the election process. The Republican Delegates are responsible for vetting candidates and giving their endorsement to the person they believe best represents the district and the Republican Platform. Sara pledged to the convention Delegates to be a Representative “who will work tirelessly to protect their freedoms, safeguard their hard-earned tax dollars, and expand opportunities for future generations.”
The campaign will focus on meeting voters across the district, listening to their concerns, and outlining Bertschinger’s vision for a more accountable, transparent, and opportunity-driven Minnesota.
About Sara Bertschinger Sara Bertschinger is a community-minded leader with a record of public service. She is a Registered Nurse and has been married to her husband for 10 years. Sara lives on a family farm in rural Pine Island. She is committed to representing the values and priorities of the residents of House District 20B.
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Legislative Update From the Desk of Senator Steve Drazkowski February 28, 2026
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We're at the end of the 2nd week of the legislative session. Committees are meeting, bills are being introduced and heard, and lots of constituents are coming to visit my office to talk about the issues that they care about. Last week, Senate Republicans, including me, held a press conference on our initiatives to combat fraud in the state's public programs, and on Friday, we heard information about the State's economic health, with spending outpacing revenue and other troubling signs.
Economic Forecast leaves a lot of questions
The February and November budget forecasts give lawmakers and the governor their most up-to-date picture of how much money the state expects to take in and spend, based on the latest economic data. Legislators use the forecast as a financial guide for any budget decisions made during the session.
Minnesota's Office of Management and Budget released its February budget forecast on Friday, 2/27 showing a $3.7 billion surplus in the current two-year budget cycle. The forecast continued to predict structural imbalances ahead that could easily become significant budget deficits.
I strongly believe that the state surplus that will be in the headlines exists because President Trump's policies have created a stronger national economy, but the fact remains that Minnesota continues to spend more than it takes in. We are still trying to patch the hole Democrats created when they expanded and created new programs when they held both houses of the legislature under Governor Walz’s direction.
Finally, the forecast notes that we don't know the effect of the federal clawbacks of fraudulent payments authorized by the state for Medicaid and of other penalties for noncompliance with new federal laws, such as work requirements for some welfare payments.
The next tasks are clear: we must stop the fraud, prosecute the criminals, end the reckless spending, and give the taxpayers of this state some relief.”
A report from the Tax Foundation on State Competitiveness rankings: Minnesota ranks 44th out of 50 for tax competitiveness. The state's top income tax rate of 9.85% is among the highest in the country. Sales taxes average over 8%, property taxes are high, and the corporate tax rate of 9.8% is also near the top nationally. Minnesota stacks tax on top of tax, and it's costing the state its competitive edge.
A Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Business Benchmarks Report ranked Minnesota 38th with 1% GDP per capita annual growth, 40th for labor force growth, and 41st in net domestic migration. Between 2019 and 2024, key economic statistics slowed to nearly stagnant or negative levels, reversing previous trends, and impacting the state’s overall economic climate.
FORECAST DOCUMENTS
** February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast (PDF)
** February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation (PDF)
Republicans do the heavy lifting on fraud
On February 19, Senate Republicans rolled out several new bills as part of an action plan to stop and prevent fraud in Minnesota’s public programs. The bills give the legislature stricter oversight of taxpayer’s dollars and the administration of these programs, support the use of technology to streamline delivery and verification of services, and provide better accountability within state government.
Bill List
Stricter legislative oversight
• Reestablishing and requiring legislative confirmation of commissioners (Kruen)
• Automatic audits and/or pause in social services have a large growth in spending (Rassmusson)
Technology to streamline verification and delivery of services
• Electronic visit verification and recipient sign off for services provided (Rassmusson)
• Do not pay list database of people ineligible to receive state payments (Drazkowski)
• Verification of eligibility requirements for Medicaid by Managed Care Organizations (Drazkowski)
• Technology advancements on eligibility and verification (Koran)
Accountability in state government
• Criminal penalties for falsifying paperwork for audits (Koran)
• DHS and DCYF OIG Annual Reporting Requirements (Gruenhagen)
• Unannounced in- person site visit for every DHS and DCYF program (Holmstrom)
Fishing information for 2026
Spring is nearly here, and so is the end of ice fishing season. Dark houses, fish houses, and portables must be off the ice no later than 11:59 p.m. (end of the day) for each of the dates given in the categories below. County sheriffs may prohibit or restrict the use of motorized vehicles if dangerous ice conditions are present. If shelters are not removed, owners may be cited. A conservation officer may also confiscate, remove, or destroy any ice structure and its contents if they are not removed by the deadline.
Dates of removal are determined by an east-west line formed by U.S. Hwy. 10, east along Hwy. 34 to Minnesota Hwy. 200, east along Hwy. 200 to U.S. Hwy. 2, and east along Hwy. 2 to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. After removal dates, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only when occupied or attended. Storing or leaving shelters on a public access is prohibited.
Inland waters
• South of line - March 2, 2026
• North of line - March 16, 2026
Border waters
• Minnesota-Iowa - February 20
• Minnesota–Wisconsin - March 1
• Minnesota–North and South Dakota - March 5
• Minnesota–Canada - March 31
Download your 2026 Fishing Regulations booklet here or pick one up wherever you buy your fishing license after March 1. Regulations go into effect March 1, 2026.
The DNR also has a survey on Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Regulations.
Don't hesitate to contact me anytime with any issues, concerns, or feedback so I can best represent you. The best way to reach me is by email at sen.steve.drazkowski@mnsenate.gov or by phone at 651-296-5612. My legislative assistant is Margaret Martin, and her number is 651-296-4264. She will be happy to assist you, in or out of session.
Sincerely,
Steve Drazkowski
Minnesota Senate, District 20, Wabasha, Goodhue, Winona, Olmsted, and Dakota Counties.
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From the Desk of Alex Plechash Chairman MNGOP January 25, 2026
What’s happening in Minneapolis is tragic.
The loss of life is tragic.
The chaos—barricades going up, businesses boarding up, families living with fear—is tragic.
And yet, while Minnesotans are looking for calm and leadership, our floundering elected officials are busy trying to score points on social media and threatening to shut down government—for the second time in a year.
This is what Amy Klobuchar and Tim Walz call leadership.
A constant state of chaos.
Minnesotans are tired of it.
We are tired of failing schools where nearly half of our kids cannot read or do math at grade level.
We are tired of paying some of the highest taxes in the country—only to watch millions stolen through fraud.
We are tired of one-party rule in our state and cities that has delivered two decades of decline.
What Minnesotans want isn’t radical.
They want normalcy.
They want safety.
They want a government that functions.
We are ready to return Minnesota to excellence in education and innovation.
We are ready to reward hard work again.
We are ready for a renewed spirit of common sense, accountability, and togetherness.
That renewal starts at caucus on February 3.
We need your voice.
We need your involvement.
We need your leadership.
I’m ready. Are you?
Alex Plechash
Chairman
Republican Party of Minnesota
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From The Desk of Donna Bergstrom Deputy Chairwoman MNGOP January 20, 2026
Greetings,
From the way events are unfolding in Minnesota, I sometimes have to check my Siri app just to confirm that I am still in Minnesota—and not the Twilight Zone.
This is no laughing matter. The lawlessness Minnesotans are witnessing from agitators and protesters is infuriating and unacceptable. When so-called “journalist” Don Lemon led a mob into a house of worship on Sunday, shutting down a religious service, I nearly blew my lid.
If you have not yet seen the report, here it is from Alpha News:
https://alphanews.org/utterly-despicable-anti-ice-mob-storms-st-paul-church-shuts-down-service/
Will Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison file charges against the agitators?
No.
Has Senator Amy “Kooky” Klobuchar condemned the desecration of a house of worship?
Not that I’ve seen.
But she was quick to demand an investigation into ICE agents defending themselves against protesters.
https://www.aol.com/articles/klobuchar-calls-investigation-ice-shooting-231724489.html
Has Governor Tim Walz made any effort to “turn down the temperature”?
Not one iota.
In fact, his actions—along with those of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—have been so egregious that the Trump administration has opened an investigation into alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement:
This is an election year. And those of us who still have a shred of common sense can clearly see what is happening on the Left:
Lawlessness. Agitators. Destruction.
So what can you and I do to make Minnesota great again?
First—STAY.
As tempting as it may be to move elsewhere, thank you for standing your ground and fighting for this great state.
Second—PLAN TO CAUCUS.
Commit today: https://committocaucus.org/
Bring a friend, a family member, or another like-minded Minnesotan with you.
Third—SERVE.
During elections—both primary and general—consider serving as an Election Judge or Poll Challenger. The Republican Party of Minnesota will need thousands of Republicans willing to step up.
Sign up here:
https://mngop.com/become-an-election-judge/
—or register at caucus.
Fourth—GET CONNECTED.
If you are not yet involved with your local Republican unit, find your group here:
https://mngop.com/find-your-local-republicans/
Finally—SUPPORT THE CAUSE FINANCIALLY.
Every donation matters. Whether funding phone calls, digital outreach, or mailers, your dollars make a real difference.
Donate online:
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Or mail a check to:
Republican Party of Minnesota
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Remember, Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program is available again:
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• Up to $150 refunded for joint filers
This year, Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. For 250 years, this nation has grown stronger and more resilient through the courage of citizen-patriots.
As Republicans in Minnesota, we honor that legacy—and we carry it forward.
Happy Birthday, America.
Here’s to many more years as ONE NATION, UNDER GOD
With resolve and gratitude,
Donna M. Bergstrom
Deputy Chair
Republican Party of Minnesota
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Understand What It Means to be a Conservative Republican
If You Remember One Thing: While Democrats fought to raise taxes, increase spending, and make life more expensive and difficult for Minnesotans, House Republicans made our priorities clear: making our state safer and more affordable, returning common-sense leadership to St. Paul.
Look Back at the Democrat Trifecta:
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Turned an $18 billion surplus into a $6 billion deficit.
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Raised taxes by $10 billion.
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Made our communities less safe with soft-on-crime policies.
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Piled on mandates hurting farmers, small businesses, and families.
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Pushed Critical Race Theory into our classrooms instead of focusing on reading and math.
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Handed taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants.
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Passed the most extreme abortion policy in America.
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Attacked our 2nd Amendment rights and undermined religious freedom.
During Republicans 67-66 Majority:
For a few weeks this session, Minnesotans saw what Republican leadership looks like and where the two parties stand on the issues important to Minnesotans.
Republicans voted to:
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Protect girls’ sports by keeping boys out of female competition.
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Repeal the Democrats’ dangerous “Duty to Retreat” law.
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Pause wasteful light rail expansions.
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Rein in emergency powers—so no governor can rule Minnesota like a king ever again.
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Return surplus tax dollars where they belong, with hardworking Minnesotans.
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Fund, pro-life women’s pregnancy centers that Democrats defunded after 20 years of bipartisan support.
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And require life-saving care for infants born alive after failed abortions.
Democrats voted down every single one, but Minnesotans saw where each party stands.
After the House Returned to a 67-67 Tie:
Eventually, the House returned to a 67-67 tie, yet even then, House Republicans secured conservative wins no one thought possible:
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The largest spending cut in Minnesota state history.
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No new taxes on Minnesota families — zero.
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An end to taxpayer-funded health insurance for adult illegal immigrants.
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Dozens of anti-fraud reforms to protect your hard-earned money.
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Protection for homeschoolers and charter schools from Gov. Walz’s proposed cuts to nonpublic pupil aid.
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Life-saving funding for rural ambulance services facing collapse.
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Increases in penalties for violent criminals to keep our communities safe.
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A $2 million cut to Second Harvest Heartland — the “food shelf nonprofit” that was caught paying its CEO over $720,000 a year.
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Major restrictions on legislatively named nonprofit grants.
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Cuts to taxpayer-funded abortion grants.
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Historic permitting reform to speed up job-creating projects.
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A full repeal of the public option implementation authority and its $21 million in funding.
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And we stopped massive cost shifts to counties that would’ve driven up your property taxes.
And most importantly: we blocked billions in new taxes, protecting Minnesota families from even more financial pain.
Imagine, with a $6 billion budget deficit, the type of tax raises Democrats would have passed if not for House Republicans standing in the breach.
20A STATE REPRESENTATIVE pam altendorf
20b state representative steve jacob
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