By HPIS Staff
This week on Starting Line we sit down with Rep. Drew Christensen (R-Savage) to learn more about HF1078, his so-called “growler bill.” The proposed legislation would, in part, increase the amount of barrels a microbrewery can annually produce while still being able to sell growlers.
By Nick Longworth
A new report found that standardized testing can be time-consuming, burden school resources and produce results that can be confusing. It offered several suggestions for the Department of Education to consider.
By HPIS Staff
A busy week at the House ended with a trio of committee meetings Friday. Representatives serving on those bodies may have been a little bleary eyed after a late-Thursday floor vote to pass a bill that would prohibit cities from enacting laws relating to private sector employment.
By Chris Steller
Held over by a House committee is a bill that would stop an administrative rule from taking effect until the Legislature puts it into law.
By Jonathan Mohr
Hands on the wheel and off the phone may become more than just a good idea if a bill approved by the House Transportation and Regional Governance Policy Committee Friday becomes law.
By Nick Longworth
A bill to abolish the Perpich Center for Arts Education and accompanying Crosswinds Arts and Science School received committee approval Friday.
By Chris Steller
After more than four hours of debate, the House voted 76-53 late Thursday to preempt local governments from enacting ordinances requiring private employers to meet certain labor policies.
By Chris Steller
Current state law says any data created when a person accesses a government computer or database is private and nonpublic. HF1701, sponsored by Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL-Mpls), would clarify an exception.
By Ricky Campbell
In response to recent regulatory changes by the federal Security Exchange Commission governing crowdfunding, the House on Thursday passed a bill 129-0 that would clarify state law to better align with the new rules.
By Tory Cooney
Abortion: A thoughtful discussion about a bill on the issue brought out very emotional testimony during the House Health and Human Services Reform Committee Thursday.
By Chris Steller
Under a bill passed 87-44 as amended by the House Thursday, cities would have to give a 10-day heads up and hold a public hearing before considering a moratorium on housing development.
By Ricky Campbell
A small change in law that proponents say would make big improvements to consumer protections for Minnesotans dealing with the individual insurance market was passed 129-0 by the House Thursday.
By Mike Cook
A bill to toughen penalties for someone who assaults firefighters or certain medical personnel has been held over for possible omnibus bill inclusion.
By Chris Steller
A slimmed-down version of a bill to ensure all task forces are covered by the state's Open Meeting Law was approved by the House Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee on a divided voice-vote.