Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Local optional revenue increase could add millions to school funding
By Brian Basham
If Minnesota school districts were a naval fleet, Paul Bourgeois says they have been sinking from funding hits for years.
“We’re steaming along out there, but we’re taking s...
House health panel approves proposal to provide medical debt relief
By Miranda Bryant
Nearly 60% of people with medical debt have chosen not to get care due to cost.
Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL-Eagan) quoted that information from a study by the Peterson Center on Hea...
Citing yearly gridlock, lawmakers push for more State Fair transportation options
By Margaret Stevens
Forget death and taxes. State fairgoers know two things in life are certain: 1) more food than you expect can be served on a stick and 2) state fair traffic is a nightmare.
...
Child tax credit would expand to 18-year-olds under bill
By Rob Hubbard
If you are 17, going on 18, your family may be about to lose a tax credit.
Minnesota families with children up to age 17 are eligible for the child tax credit, which is equa...
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 ...
