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House passes plan to put ‘Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment’ to voters in 2026
By Mike Cook
A state constitution contains basic principles that preside over a state, including its governmental powers and the guaranteed rights of its citizens.
Minnesota’s governing document could have a new provision come 2027.
Passed 68-62 early Sunday by the House, and sent to the Senate, HF173/SF37* would ask voters at the 2026 general election if the state constitution should be amended to codify the right to equality.
The “Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment” ballot question would be: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to say that all persons shall be guaranteed equal rights under the laws of this state, and shall not be discriminated against on account of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, gender, and sexual orientation?”
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Ways and Means Committee OKs proposed $512 million supplemental budget on party-line vote
By Mike Cook
Meeting more needs or fiscal irresponsibility is one way to sum up the differences among the two parties on a supplemental spending package a year after a $72 billion state budg...
Minnesota’s projected budget surplus balloons to $3.7 billion, but fiscal pressure still looms
By Rob Hubbard
Just as Minnesota has experienced a warmer winter than usual, so has the state’s budget outlook warmed over the past few months.
On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget...
