Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
State of the State: Dayton goes out with a smile and words of advice for the future
By Zach Kayser
Gov. Mark Dayton mixed his legacy and final goals with some self-deprecating humor during his final State of the State address Wednesday.
Proposal aims to prevent 'bait and switch' scenarios with school board referendums
By Melissa Turtinen
Rep. Kathy Lohmer (R-Stillwater) wants to save voters from future “bait and switch” scenarios.
Lawmakers want more transparency in U of M sexual misconduct reporting
By Rachel Kats
In the wake of sexual misconduct cases at the University of Minnesota, lawmakers are calling for better reporting and more transparency.
Proposal would fund pair of northeast MN workforce development programs
By Melissa Turtinen
Northeast Minnesota is facing a labor shortage, which a local nonprofit hopes to fix with a little extra state funding.
It's a need for jobs vs. social concerns in Appleton prison debate
By Ricky Campbell
The House State Government Finance Committee approved Rep. Tim Miller’s bill to appropriate bond proceeds for the purchase of the Prairie Correctional Facility on a party-line, roll-call vote.
Task force proposed to study how to help kids shake past traumas
By Melissa Turtinen
HF3246 hopes to help children coping with traumatic events in their past by creating a task force to study and report on a plan for a trauma-informed approach throughout the state.
‘Vicious cycle’ of license suspension for unpaid fines would stop under House bill
By Jonathan Avise
HF3356 would prohibit the Department of Public Safety from suspending a person’s driver’s license on the basis of an unpaid traffic ticket, parking fine, or surcharge.
Horror stories behind push for more vulnerable care oversight
By Zach Kayser
In the wake of a new report, the House Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care about abuse and broken promises at assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Grabbing clothing over buttocks could result in charges if exclusion erased
By Mike Cook
It is not illegal under Minnesota’s fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct code to intentionally touch the clothing area over someone’s rear end. Sponsored by Rep. Regina Barr (R-Inver Grove Heights), HF2800 would criminalize the activity.
Day care providers could find relief in property tax exemptions
By Michael Strasburg
Day care access is a top concern for countless working and low-income parents throughout the state. For some, it’s even become a crisis.
Sponsored by Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (...
Changes to regulatory authority meant to facilitate growth of aquaculture industry
By Jonathan Mohr
As shrimp begin to gain a foothold in Minnesota’s agricultural economy, additional work is underway to help aquaculture grow across the state in the years to come.
The House...
Department of Human Services overhaul proposed
By Zach Kayser
The state agency that delivers services to Minnesota’s poor, elderly and disabled could be the subject of a restructuring work group.
Sponsored by Rep. Tony Albright (R-Prio...
Bill aims to help close gender, racial wage gaps
By Melissa Turtinen
An effort to close the gender and racial wage gaps in Minnesota was met with an hour-long discussion during the House Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee on Tuesday.
Funding aims to make Minnesota a leader in cybersecurity
By Rachel Kats
Rep. Tony Albright (R-Prior Lake) is sponsoring two bills that aim to position Minnesota as national leader in the area of cybersecurity.
Commerce committee approves reduced MNsure tax
By Ricky Campbell
Proponents believe a bill that would make a significant impact on MNsure’s operations will address the ‘root’ of rising health plan costs.
