Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Services for exploited youth to be expanded in proposed bill
By Tory Cooney
When Symmieonna Williams was sex trafficked, she was a minor with nowhere to go.
“We knew that we needed help, but we didn’t have the right kind of help” she said. “We didn’...
Governor’s bonding plan shared with capital investment committee
By Mike Cook
A large capital investment package is traditionally passed in the even-numbered year of a legislative biennium. But with a last-minute failure to do so in May 2016, Gov. Mark Dayton is anxious to get shovels in the ground and put construction personnel to work.
‘Discrimination’ against Israel could cost vendors state contracts
By Chris Steller
Kresha says the bill he sponsors affirms his position against any boycott or sanctions on Israel’s business sector.
Environment committee approves $103.9 million Outdoor Heritage Fund bill
By Jonathan Mohr
Questions raised over the proposed land to be acquired among the 33 projects approved by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.
Pre-K tax break? Incentives, deductions for expenses proposed
By Nick Longworth
While voluntary pre-kindergarten funding remains a talking point with legislators, proposed legislation could provide affected parents with additional tax incentives to enroll t...
Proposed curriculum addition spurs discussion on civic engagement
By Nick Longworth
Civics test questions would include what the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services poses to applicants for naturalization.
Free state park entry sought for disabled veterans, active military, dependents
By Ricky Campbell
Lawmakers and veterans advocates are hoping to extend thanks to men and women currently serving, or who have served, in the military by issuing more free annual passes to the Minnesota State Parks system.
House passes $35 million farm loan bonding bill
By Jonathan Mohr
Funding for the Rural Finance Authority would help farmers seeking to restructure loans as commodity prices spiral down.
Grant program targets ‘disillusioned’ veterans in criminal justice system
By Ricky Campbell
Nonprofit group that aids veterans caught up in the criminal justice system pushes for $700K in state funding.
Driving without a license? Consequences could become more severe
By Jonathan Avise
Minnesotans who get behind the wheel without a valid driver’s license could face stiffer penalties for their crime.
Driving after a license has been suspended, revoked or ca...
Minnesota Index: Active military and veterans
By Ricky Campbell
Number of soldiers and airmen under governor’s control
Number of Minnesota National Guard soldiers
Number of Minnesota Air National Guard members ...
Starting Line: Is elementary school recess still important?
By HPIS Staff
Recess was once a staple of an elementary student’s daily schedule. But some schools are cutting back on the time students get to participate in recess.
Week in Review: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
By HPIS Staff
Arguably, the week’s biggest story from the House came at its final committee hearing.
In front of a packed and, at times, raucous hearing room — and after four-plus hours o...
Seeking to avoid 'patchwork,' committee OKs bill to bar local employment laws
By Chris Steller
Preemption bill would make employment rules uniform across the state, preventing cities from passing increased minimum wage or paid sick leave ordinances.
Report: Minnesota becoming better prepared for oil train incident
By Jonathan Avise
Minnesota’s public safety agencies are better prepared than they were just two years ago for an accident that involves a train hauling hazardous materials, a new report from the Department of Public Safety asserts.
