By HPIS Staff
This week on Starting Line we learn about a proposal from Rep. Laurie Halverson (DFL-Eagan) which would, in part, direct the Minnesota State system to provide free mental health care services for current students.
By Ricky Campbell
Proponents of a bill passed by the House Monday said the state needs more tools to protect Minnesota’s senior citizens and vulnerable population from financial fraud.
By Melissa Turtinen
A proposed policy change aims to “eliminate harassment and discrimination” in the House of Representatives and protect members, staff and the public.
By Jonathan Mohr
When lawmakers return to work Monday they will have 28 days until the constitutional deadline for the Legislature to adjourn.
With House Floor sessions likely Monday through...
By Michael Strasburg
A controversial provision that would cut local government aid to sanctuary cities is included in the division report for the House Property Taxes and Local Government Finance Division, following extensive debate and testimony.
By Zach Kayser
Dozens of amendments were offered and many hours of discussion took place before the omnibus health and human services finance bill was finalized.
By Jonathan Avise
An omnibus transportation finance bill that would pump another $101 million into transportation projects across the state over the remainder of the biennium is continuing to motor toward the House Floor.
By Jonathan Avise
Help could be on the way for deputy registrars who were hammered by last year’s disastrous rollout of the state’s new motor vehicle license and registration system.
By Ricky Campbell
The House passed a bill 124-0 Thursday that would make a number of technical changes intended to improve the state’s Safe at Home program.
By Michael Strasburg
The omnibus environment and natural resources finance bill cleared its first hurdle Thursday as the House Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance committee approved HF3502, as amended, after two days of discussion and testimony.
By Rachel Kats
After finding common ground on special education funding and a controversial summative school-rating system, the House Education Finance Committee approved the omnibus education finance bill Wednesday evening.