Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Ag committee approves farm safety bill
By Jonathan Mohr
A plan to formally establish a Farm Safety Working Group and create an educator position at the University of Minnesota was approved Tuesday.
Governor, lawmakers agree families need help with care costs — but how much?
By Lee Ann Schutz
Changes to the eligibility threshold and amount of dependent care tax credit would help families with the high cost of child care.
House passes reinsurance program aimed at stabilizing individual market
By Ricky Campbell
Supporters believe the $384 million bill gives carriers a ‘cushion’ to cover high-risk patient pool
Patchwork of local policies has lawmaker saying ‘no’ to their state aid
By Lee Ann Schutz
Communities and counties that don’t toe the line when it comes to certain policies held dear to some legislators would see their state local government aid reduced or eliminated.
Minnesota Zoo seeks $3.75 million in Legacy funding
By Jonathan Mohr
Already one of the largest zoos in the country with 5,300 animals and nearly 1.3 million visitors each year, the Minnesota Zoo is working to expand the programs it offers and se...
Utilities would pay property taxes based on plants’ output
By Chris Steller
Communities would see more stable revenue under new system for setting values on facilities.
Minnesota Index: Shining a light on government data
By Ricky Campbell
Minnesota statute requiring government “make and preserve” data:
Year the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act was established:
Year Congress passed the Freedom of ...
Starting Line: Gun violence prevention bill hopes to boost community safety
By HPIS Staff
Rep. Fue Lee (DFL-Mpls) sponsors HF1678, a bill that would establish the so-called “Taylor Hayden Gun Violence Prevention Act.” This week on "Starting Line" we learn why Lee sponsors this bill and hopes it raises gun violence prevention awareness.
Week in Review: March 6-10
By Mike Cook
A look at what happened at the Minnesota House of Representatives the week of March 6-10, 2017.
If it’s donuts-to-political-dollars, signs would be required
By Chris Steller
Customers would have to be told if proceeds from sales of goods or services go to a political committee.
A Hmong-Lao veterans day called to recognize efforts in ‘Secret War’
By Ricky Campbell
For the more than 66,000 Hmong living in Minnesota, May 14 is a day of remembrance, reflection, mourning and celebration.
Assistive voting devices could print paper ballots
By Chris Steller
Voters using a touchscreen at their polling place could have their votes printed on a paper ballot.
Just how similar ballots printed from an assistive-voting device should b...
Minnesota’s smallest cities seek state partner for road funding
By Jonathan Avise
The cost of maintaining local roads is an increasingly difficult burden to bear for many of Minnesota’s smallest cities. A bill held over Thursday by the House Transportation Finance Committee for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill could throw those communities a lifeline.
More support could help teens with mental health problems
By Tory Cooney
Advocates in rural areas look for funding to support programs that help young people with mental illnesses
More funding sought for tuition costs for military, vets homes expenses
By Ricky Campbell
Dayton’s budget recommendations include $11 million for military department, $5 million for vets.
