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Minnesota Senate Republicans propose $51.9 billion state budget

Senate Republicans proposed a nearly $51.9 billion state budget on Tuesday, arguing Minnesota doesn't need to raise taxes amid a projected budget surplus and billions in federal aid.

Leaders of the GOP-controlled Senate debuted their initial topline numbers for the next two-year state budget, offering a counterpoint to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's plan. However, the totals could change, since they don't account for the latest federal relief package that includes an estimated $2.6 billion in one-time money for state government.

"We have billions coming in from the federal government, Minnesota has a surplus and what do we do about it? Well, here's what we don't do: First of all, we don't raise taxes," Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, said in a video announcing the budget priorities. "The governor continues to talk about raising taxes, even with all that money. Not going to do it."

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-senate-republicans-propose-51-9-billion-state-budget/600035080/

 

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