After three years of inaction Senator John Marty’s (DFL-Roseville) legislation on catalytic converter theft prevention was signed into law Thursday by Governor Tim Walz. The legislation...
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Senate Finance Chair John Marty Releases Statement in Response to February Budget Forecast
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released the February Budget Forecast Monday, projecting a $17.5 billion budget surplus. In response, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee...
Senate Passes Legislation Adding Inflation to Future State Budget Forecasts
Measure increases transparency and provides full picture of Minnesota’s finances The Senate passed legislation allowing the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget to include inflation in...
Lawmakers form Legislative Secular Government Caucus
In response to the rise in Christian Nationalism, where some people and politicians feel they have a license to impose their personal religious beliefs upon others, a group of Minnesota Legislators...
Senator Marty Introduces Responsible Gun Regulation bills
Today, Senator John Marty introduced legislation addressing gun violence through reasonable gun regulation. Marty’s legislation, Senate File 3377 and 3378, would: License gun owners, requiring...
Senator John Marty on State Budget Forecast
Today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the November budget forecast which revealed a budget surplus of $7.7 billion for the FY 2022-2023 biennium. In response, Senator John Marty,...
One of many needed policing reforms.
Community Emergency Responders for 911 & Other Public Safety Calls – Senate File 2403 Community Emergency Responders for 911& Other Public Safety Calls - Senate File 2403We can save lives...
Catalytic Converter Theft: An Effective Solution Unfortunately Blocked
After looking at other states for a solution to the vexing problem of catalytic converter theft and finding no good answers, I worked with experts, victims, law enforcement, and colleagues. Many...
It’s time to restore the gun ban at the Minnesota State Capitol
Originally appeared in the Star Tribune March 17th, 2021. The sight of people flaunting assault rifles is becoming commonplace at political rallies of Trump supporters and right-wing causes. During...