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Lawmakers seek solution to Minnesota’s affordable housing gap

Pausing frequently to catch her breath as she cried, Kormasah DeWard recalled how a few years ago she couldn’t find an apartment for less than $1,500. “I spent much of my ti...

Minnesota without loons? House committee addresses state of the state’s climate

Now that our state seal features an image of a loon, Heidi Roop has some bad news for you. “It looks all but certain that Minnesota will lose its iconic loons in summer by t...

Grants could allow more young Minnesota drivers to hit the road

Be careful out there! More student drivers could hit the road and get their licenses thanks to expanded driver’s education programs for low-income students. Pete Hosmer,...

House panel hears Minnesota's new child tax credit up and running

Got a kid? Have a credit. As part of the 2023 tax law, Minnesota initiated a new child tax credit worth up to $1,750 for each child 17 years old and younger in households ea...

Bill calling for added protections for online ticket buyers advances in House

Online ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour were such a disaster for consumers that Ticketmaster executives were grilled by U.S. senators on why thousands of “Swifties” wai...

All employees could get access to their personnel records

State statute only requires private employers with 20 or more employees to allow workers access to their personnel records. Rep. Michael Nelson (DFL-Brooklyn Park) wants tha...

House lawmakers open debate on health insurance public option

A State Office Building hearing room was at capacity Tuesday with lobbyists and members of the public, many of whom wore T-shirts branded with either “Faith in Minnesota” or UNI...

Legislation would throw flag on unruly youth sports spectators

Spectators who lash out at officials could pay more to attend an event than just the admission price. As amended, HF3352 would permit the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission...

Minnesota State chancellor tells higher ed committee it needs $61 million boost

The Minnesota State system received a budget boost in the 2023 higher education law, but was it enough? Chancellor Scott Olson emphasized to the House Higher Education Finan...

Proposal seeks to establish food assistance as medicine pilot program

Minnesota had more than 7.5 million visits to food shelves last year. That unfortunate record was up 1.8 million visits from 2022, which itself had been a record-setting year. ...

Local funds could be required to ensure bonding projects are maintained

Wants again far outnumber availability for projects that could be included in a 2024 capital investment law. More than $4.7 billion in requests has been received from state ...

Written portion of driver’s tests should steer clear of confusing language, House lawmaker says

The written test for a driver’s license may not be easier to pass next year, but it could be easier to read. Sponsored by Rep. Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee), HF3071 would direct...

Employed adults with a disability seek medical coverage guarantee

Imagine having to decide whether to attend your grandmother’s funeral or pay your medical assistance premium. This was the very scenario presented to the House Human Services Po...

House passes standard deduction remedy, sends bill to Senate

The fix may be on its way. Last summer, the Department of Revenue found an error in the 2023 tax law that inadvertently shrunk the amount of the individual income tax standa...

Public colleges, universities seeking nearly $1 billion in 2024 for capital improvements

Leaders of the state’s public colleges and universities are seeking nearly $1 billion in state funds to prepare their schools for future enrollment and programs, improve energy ...


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