THE HENTON HEADLINES
December 7, 2023

Budget Forecast Released

Minnesota is projected to have a $2.4 billion budget surplus, but most of this money is expected to be one-time only and not for ongoing projects/programs. State officials are also predicting a budget deficit going into the next biennium – FY26/27 – due to health and human services and education spending. 

Here is a link to the press release.

Special Election Results

MN Representative Ruth Richardson announced her resignation in September, which triggered a special election held this past Tuesday, December 5. Bianca Virnig (DFL) was elected enabling DFLers to retain their 70-64 majority in the MN House of Representatives. Representative Virnig is a school board member in District 196, an employee of BrightWorks (formerly Metro ECSU), and represents House District 52B, which includes parts of Eagan and Mendota Heights. 

2024 Legislative Breaks Announced

As you plan your visits to the capitol once the session begins on February 12, 2024, it is important to note the following breaks.

Easter Recess

• Begins on Wednesday, March 27 at 5:00 pm

• Legislative activities resume on Tuesday, April 2 at 12:00 noon

Eid Recess (may change based on religious practice and the lunar calendar)

• Begins on Tuesday, April 9 at 5:00 pm

• Legislative activities resume on Thursday, April 11 at 12:00 noon

Passover Recess

• All day on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23

• Legislative activities resume on Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00 noon 

Leadership Matters!

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