Minnesota
Just when Minnesota families thought they’d weathered the financial storm of 2023’s crushing tax increases, an even more devastating economic threat emerged from the 2024 legislative session – the Clean Transportation Standard (CTS). The law would make Minnesota’s fuel the most expensive in the entire country, delivering the final financial blow to struggling families and […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Following the release of the state budget forecast that found a vast improvement to Minnesota’s budget deficit with the state now projecting a $1.6 billion surplus instead of the $1.2 billion budget shortfall for the upcoming biennium, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) State Director Jason Flohrs released the following statement: “Even as […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged lawmakers to support two important criminal justice reforms: HF992, a bill that bolsters essential due process protections: and HF1152, a “Clean Slate” bill that would provide for the sealing of criminal records for misdemeanors and charges not leading to convictions. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged lawmakers to permanently remove bureaucratic restrictions on delivery of telehealth services and opposed creation of new methods of government control in the health care marketplace. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs testified before the Senate Health and Human Services Policy and Finance Committee in support SF1160, […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Senate Transportation Committee for passing SF432, a bill that would put an end to Minnesota’s counterproductive license suspension policy – allowing folks with unpaid fines and fees to maintain their means of transportation and generate income, which will enable them to pay their fines […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today hosted Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka for a legislative preview. Sen. Gazelka and AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs discussed the state’s budget, Covid-19 response, the governor’s emergency powers and tax increases, and more. Click here to view the event. Senator Paul Gazelka said this about Governor […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Nearly one month into the legislative session, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) announced a legislative session preview with state Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka tomorrow at 2:00 PM. AFP-MN’s Jason Flohrs will discuss the state’s budget, the state’s COVID-19 response, the governor’s continued emergency powers, proposed tax hikes, and more. WHAT: AFP-MN […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Following Governor Tim Walz unveiling his budget proposal, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) urged legislators to reject the high tax and spend status quo and prioritize fiscal responsibility in the wake of a billion-dollar budget shortfall for the next biennium. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs released the following statement: “Increasing taxes and […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota’s State Director Jason Flohrs on Wednesday testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the need for ongoing criminal justice reform, specifically reforming the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws. Click here to view AFP-MN’s testimony AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs issued the following statement: “The legislature made an important […]
