Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Proposal to add mental health positions at education department gets a preliminary passing grade
By Steve Abrams
On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the mental health needs of Minnesota’s K-12 students and educators has become a matter of bipartisan concern.
How to adequa...
Anglers may celebrate a closer look at Minnesota’s funkier fish
By Margaret Stevens
Blunt heads, small eyes, grooved lips and a mouth set for bottom feeding, buffalo fish have a face only their mothers could love. And maybe more than one fish fan in the stateho...
State officials seek millions to help state tourism industry market Minnesota getaways
By Tim Walker
Now that COVID-driven staycations have become a relic and travel is rebounding, it’s time to help Minnesota tourism bounce back too.
That’s the impetus for HF232 to fund a “...
Student loan tax credit would grow tenfold under bill
By Rob Hubbard
B. Rosas wants to go back to school and get an advanced degree.
“But the price is just simply not worth it anymore.”
Student loan debt is holding the recent University o...
Divided workforce committee advances paid family and medical leave proposal
By Tim Walker
Rep. Ruth Richardson (DFL-Mendota Heights) believes there are moral, health, safety, and economic imperatives for our state to implement a paid family and medical leave program....
Lawmakers explore ways to ease effects of gas-to-electric vehicle transition
By Steve Abrams
Ready or not, the future of transportation will be electrified.
The question before the House Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Committee on Wednesday was this – should the ...
Should Minnesota move to a permanent absentee voter list? Supporters say it would streamline voting; opponents question security
By Mike Cook
Minnesota has a two-step process for voters with permanent absentee status to cast a ballot.
A voter receives an absentee ballot application and returns the signed document ...
Forget fees — under bill, MN tenants could sidestep landlord entry and additional charges
By Tessa Pieper
Tenants may dodge fees. Landlords, on the other hand, could face potential penalties.
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her (DFL-St. Paul) said that Minnesota is a landlord-friendly state wi...
Minnesota Council on Disability requests budget increase
By Tessa Pieper
The Minnesota Council on Disability had a higher budget in 1976 than it does today, when adjusted for inflation.
The current budget sits at $2.06 million for the biennium, a...
Gov. Walz's proposed budget largest in state history, includes $8 billion in tax cuts
By Steve Abrams
Make Minnesota the best state in our country for kids to grow up.
It’s a lofty goal but that was Gov. Tim Walz’ mantra Tuesday during the unveiling of his proposed budget fo...
State agriculture officials seek additional $117 million over next four years
By Margaret Stevens
The Department of Agriculture comprises less 0.5% of the total state budget, and like other departments, it, too, is looking for more money.
And Gov. Tim Walz would like to ...
Bill would give utility customers the power to appeal
By Rob Hubbard
“You can’t fight city hall,” goes the old adage. But, in Minnesota, you can’t fight your public utilities, either.
That’s the reason Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) s...
Proposed 'Great Start Child Care Credit' could put money back in parents’ pockets
By Rob Hubbard
Those returning to the workforce after the arrival of a new baby can get some sticker shock when they try to find child care. But Minnesota’s tax code could make life a little e...
MN voters could get vote on amendment to remove exception allowing slavery as criminal punishment from state constitution
By Tim Walker
Slavery is outlawed in Minnesota, right?
The answer, surprisingly, is no, says Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL-St. Paul).
He said most Minnesotans would be as surprised as he was t...
More local governments could broaden their investment opportunities
By Mike Cook
A 2017 law limits the types of cities and counties that can use certain long-term equity investments to those whose population exceeds 100,000 or have the highest available bond...
