Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Week in Review Jan. 23-27
By HPIS Staff
Passed overwhelmingly by the House and Senate on Thursday, Gov. Mark Dayton signed the health care premium reduction relief agreement into law.
Governor signs insurance premium relief into law
By Ricky Campbell
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed into law a legislative package intended to provide relief for Minnesotans with rising insurance premiums.
Dayton signed HF1/SF1*, sponsored by Re...
Legislative leaders announce 2017 committee deadlines
By Jonathan Avise
House and Senate leadership on Thursday announced committee deadlines for the four-week-old 2017 session.
According to a memo from House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Sen...
House, Senate OK compromise health insurance relief package
By Ricky Campbell
Legislators overwhelmingly agreed Thursday to a nearly $327 million compromise intended to assist Minnesotans struggling with swelling health insurance premium costs.
Bill would allocate state's electoral votes by congressional district
By Chris Steller
A Trump-Clinton tossup in Minnesota? Under the terms of HF406, sponsored by Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe), that would have been the state’s Electoral College result.
Bill seeks to clarify that stadium suite guest lists are public data
By Chris Steller
There would be no question that guest books for two publicly owned suites at U.S. Bank Stadium would be public data, under a bill sponsored by Rep. Peggy Scott (R-Andover).
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More incentives sought as fewer volunteer to join firefighter ranks
By Mike Cook
Communities are struggling to recruit and retain individuals while the number of calls is predicted to keep increasing, especially for emergency medical services, committee hears.
Agriculture committee receives Animal Health Board overview
By Jonathan Mohr
Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget biennial recommendation includes a base increase of $166,000 for the Board of Animal Health. The additional money would cover increased personnel costs while maintaining current service levels.
Committee hears who may receive $47 million from VW settlement
By Jonathan Mohr
Both private and public organizations will be eligible to receive grant money in the coming months, but there are strings attached
Proposed education tax adjustments create concerns
By Nick Longworth
Two bills would make adjustments to education tax credits, expenses, deductions; opponents say measures could erode public school system.
EMT shortage prompts bill to allow for out-of-state providers
By Tory Cooney
Backer initiative is part of multi-state push to give short-term access to out-of-state personnel
Agency fighting racial disparities looks to expand services
By Tory Cooney
Dayton’s budget includes funds to help Office of Ombudsperson for Families meet increased need
Testifiers speak on behalf of Minnesota State benefits
By Nick Longworth
Minnesota State is the largest provider of post-secondary education in the state, with 396,000 students at its 37 colleges and universities across 54 campuses.
Formerly know...
Education commissioner says proposed education budget increases offer stability
By Nick Longworth
One day after Gov. Mark Dayton offered his “Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota” budget proposal, legislators turned their attention toward what it might mean for educatio...
Floor votes likely Thursday on insurance premium relief compromise
By Ricky Campbell
House, Senate and administration draw up $327 million in subsidies that could be voted on by both bodies Thursday.
