Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Measure to ease rules on obtaining postconviction relief heads to House Floor
By Tim Walker
Marvin Haynes walked out of the Stillwater prison in December a free man after spending nearly 20 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit.
His innocence was determin...
Agency’s higher ed bill is mostly tweaks, but foster students express displeasure
By Rob Hubbard
“Infrastructure and implementation” is a phrase Gov. Tim Walz has used when asked what his administration would like to accomplish this legislative session. While “infrastructur...
Overdrawn food banks in line for cash infusion
By Jonathan Mohr
Hungry Minnesotans often find help at food shelves which, in turn, get much of the sustenance they supply from food banks.
But with the high cost of food fueling a record nu...
Memorial Day monetary cap contribution could be lifted
By Mike Cook
Memorial Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military.
Throughout Minnesota, it is commonplace for communit...
Libraries may be prohibited from banning books due to viewpoints, ideas or opinions
By Brian Basham
What’s the No. 1 request school boards have to the Minnesota School Boards Association the last two years?
Library book policy, according to Terry Morrow, director of l...
Voters may weigh in on potential full-time Legislature, proposed redistricting commission
By Mike Cook
A trio of topics in one ballot question this November could allow the Legislature to constantly meet.
Per the state constitution, the Legislature is not permitted to meet in...
Prisoners could opt out of court-ordered treatment programs with religious aspects
By Miranda Bryant
Individuals leaving prison with a substance use disorder and ordered to enroll in a treatment program could forgo participation.
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden ...
Powerless no more: Tenants could gain rights in utility disputes
By Rob Hubbard
The U.S. has a Bill of Rights. But tenants can feel they have no rights when it comes to paying their utility bills.
“When tenants in buildings are direct customers of our s...
Minimum pay rates for rideshare drivers proposed under bill that clears House commerce panel
By Tim Walker
Rep. Hodan Hassan (DFL-Mpls) says Uber and Lyft drivers can work between 50 and 60 hours a week transporting passengers and still have trouble supporting their families.
She...
Education committee OKs funding for Increase Teachers of Color Act
By Brian Basham
All Quantell Crawford ever wanted to do was become a teacher and make his parents proud.
“Due to the blessing that has come in the form of the Aspiring Teachers of Color Sch...
Workforce panel approves bill extending unemployment insurance to striking workers
By Tim Walker
Even if a union has a good fund to help members pay their bills if they go on strike, workers still must prepare for less income while they are off the job.
Rep. Kaela Berg ...
Pharmacies would continue vaccinating against flu, COVID-19 under proposal in House
By Miranda Bryant
Many Minnesotans turn to a local pharmacy when it’s time for their annual flu vaccination or a COVID-19 booster. The law that allows this will expire at the end of the year.
...
All Minnesota cities, counties could be permitted to use ranked choice voting
By Mike Cook
Voters in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka and Bloomington can now pick their local officials via ranked choice voting.
Giving all local units of government...
Quashing public financing for corrupt developers at heart of bill
By Miranda Bryant
Public financing of housing construction projects is fueling exploitation in Minnesota.
So says Rep. Michael Howard (DFL-Richfield), who sponsors HF4569 that would require c...
Education panel considers cell phone policy to keep students on track — and offline
By Brian Basham
Maple Grove Middle School Principal Patrick Smith is among educators who believe cell phones are a distraction to learning in their schools.
“Any issues we had with conflict...
