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Proposal to increase county contracts with small businesses passes the House

A proposal to increase the threshold for direct bid contracts with small businesses is headed to Gov. Mark Dayton.

House passes athletic trainer licensure

Long sought-after athletic trainer reform is headed to the governor. Rep. Mary Franson (R-Alexandria), who sponsors HF882/SF614* with Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), said the bil...

Controversial abortion bill heads for governor’s desk

Doctors may be required to ask abortion-seeking patients if they want to view an ultrasound of the fetus.

Hands-free cell phone bill headed for the House Floor

HF1180 would require hands-free cellphone use when operating a motor vehicle, unless “the vehicle is legally pulled over to the side of the road, has come to a complete stop, and is not obstructing traffic.”

Lawmakers elect Simonson to fill vacant U of M Board of Regents seat

A joint convention of the House and Senate chose Randy Simonson to fill the open First Congressional District seat on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.

Conference committee begins work on a tax conformity fix

With only 12 days left in the legislative session and a federal tax conformity crisis looming, the omnibus tax conference committee met Wednesday with the goal of quickly sending a palatable bill to Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk.

Policy provision differences highlight Day 2 of supplemental budget conference committee

The omnibus House and Senate supplemental budget bills differ greatly in some appropriations; the policy differences are vaster.

House GOP, Dayton administration remain divided over how to fund new veterans homes

Republican lawmakers used a Wednesday hearing of the House State Government Finance Committee to further solidify their position of using funds reserved for U.S. Bank Stadium to pay for three new veterans homes in Greater Minnesota.

House passes five military and veterans bills without any ‘no’ votes

The House overwhelmingly passed a slate of bills intended to improve the lives of military members, from better informing Minnesota’s National Guard about life insurance benefits to recognizing atomic veterans and Purple Heart recipients.

Bonding bill picks up a $250 million passenger

Transportation bonding is tacked onto $825 million capital investmentbill as it clears its final House committee hurdle.

Conference committee on omnibus supplemental budget bill begins work

The conference committee tasked with hammering out the differences that divide the House and Senate on a laundry list of major issues met for the first time Tuesday afternoon.

House votes to OK harsher protester penalties in standalone bill

For the second time in a week, the House passes tougher punishment for an already-illegal act.

House passes bill that broadens funding sources for recycling

A bipartisan effort to increase the effectiveness of recycling programs resulted in the House passing a bill Tuesday that would broaden sources available to match funds for local recycling programs.

House votes against White Bear Lake court order

HF4003 would temporarily prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from enforcing certain groundwater permit conditions.

Mining inspection exemptions clear the House with bipartisan support

HF3089 would provide exemptions from fence, barrier and sign requirements for property with a closed or abandoned mine if the property is used for recreational or economic development purposes.


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