Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Software could speed up homeowners’ switch to solar
By Rob Hubbard
If you want to speed up the process of putting solar panels on your house, Rep. Ned Carroll (DFL-Plymouth) suggests there’s an APP for that.
The “APP” in SolarAPP+ stands fo...
Proposal to provide hourly airport employees a health insurance stipend heads to House Floor
By Brian Basham
Low-wage workers play a critical role in keeping the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport one of the best in the nation, yet they are uninsured at a rate three times highe...
Bill seeks to help Minnesota’s elderly live at home longer
By Miranda Bryant
A Medicare program designed to help frail elderly individuals stay in their homes could be coming to Minnesota.
HF4839, sponsored by Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL-Eagan), would establ...
Seniors could split their property tax refunds under House bill
By Rob Hubbard
Two property tax refunds are better than one.
At least that’s the idea behind HF4826, a bill sponsored by Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove) that would establish a system ...
Week in Review: March 25-27
By HPIS Staff
It was a short week as lawmakers began their Easter Break Wednesday evening, but many committees were able to meet at least once before taking some much-needed time away.
Ho...
Warmed by waste: Counties could reap fuel from food scraps
By Rob Hubbard
Minnesota’s newest renewable energy source works like a giant stomach.
Anaerobic digesters (or “digestors,” depending upon whom you ask) process organic materials like food ...
Commerce panel advances cannabis policy bill, tweaking landmark 2023 legislation
By Tim Walker
Crafting sweeping legislation is not always perfect on the first try.
Rather, it often takes more than one go-around to get things right, that is, to close loopholes and fix...
Disagreement at panel regarding honoring 50 years of Hmong in Minnesota
By Miranda Bryant
Some members of the public silently wept, and others shouted in frustration as the House Legacy Finance Committee laid over a bill to celebrate 50 years of Hmong and Southeast A...
Funding proposed for grant program to develop cultural studies materials for Minnesota schools
By Miranda Bryant
If you’re looking for academic materials in Minnesota schools representing the state’s Hmong, Karen, Somali, or Oromo communities, you will likely not have luck.
Sponsored b...
Hourly school employees seek compensation for e-learning days
By Brian Basham
Teachers and other salaried school district employees get paid when an e-learning day is announced, but hourly employees, like paraprofessionals, do not.
“That is all pay th...
With 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on way to Minnesota, organizers seek help from state to clear final funding hurdle
By Tim Walker
The Twin Cities should start preparing for a “life-changing” event coming in two years.
That’s the message from Abby Hirsch, who spoke in support of a bill that would provid...
Increasing popularity of off-roading requires better trail planning, legislator says
By Margaret Stevens
With more than $18 billion in economic impact nationwide, riding all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles is the third-largest outdoor recreation activity in the country, according ...
Advocates tell lawmakers Minnesota needs better accessibility to disability services
By Miranda Bryant
The state provides services for individuals living with a disability in Minnesota but, by all accounts, they are not easily accessed.
“We know what’s supposed to happen and ...
Bill seeks to remove funding barriers for renewable energy projects
By Rob Hubbard
Is Minnesota keeping pace when it comes to C-PACE?
That stands for “commercial property assessed clean energy,” a type of private financing for building projects that improv...
Legislation would have insurance companies cover cost of prosthetic devices
By Miranda Bryant
A plastic hand-shaped device with three raised fingers rested on the desk before her as she spoke.
Moments earlier, Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL-Spring Lake Park) had been wearing ...
