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State Fair poll shows majority favors masks in schools, increased role for Legislature
By Jonathan Mohr
A majority of those who responded to the 2021 House of Representatives State Fair Poll support requiring K-12 students to wear masks in school during the 2021-22 school year. The poll found 51.3% of respondents support the idea, 41.3% said they are against the requirement and 7.4% are undecided.
Polltakers also favor an expanded role for the Legislature when it comes to oversight of the governor’s peacetime emergency powers. Asked whether lawmakers should have the power to terminate any rule or order issued by the governor if a peacetime emergency lasts more than 30 days, 45.9% answered “yes,” 37.4% said “no” and 16.7% are undecided.
Conducted by the nonpartisan House Public Information Services Office, the poll is an informal, unscientific survey of issues discussed in prior legislative sessions and may again be topics of discussion in 2022. This year’s poll was taken by 5,231 fairgoers, a significant drop from 2019, when 11,239 people took the poll, reflecting the overall decline in attendance at this year’s fair.
Recent Dailies
Rep. Wazlawik will not seek reelection in 2022
By Mike Cook
Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL–White Bear Township) is serving her second term in the House. A third will not happen.
Wazlawik announced Wednesday that she will not seek reelection ...
State Fair poll shows majority favors masks in schools, increased role for Legislature
By Jonathan Mohr
A majority of those who responded to the 2021 House of Representatives State Fair Poll support requiring K-12 students to wear masks in school during the 2021-22 school year. The poll found 51.3% of respondents support the idea, 41.3% said they are against the requirement and 7.4% are undecided.
Talk with legislators, voice your opinion at Minnesota State Fair
By HPIS Staff
Fairgoers are invited to weigh in on hot political topics and meet with legislators during their visit to the House of Representatives’ booth at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair.
House Redistricting Committee receives census update, plans listening sessions
By Jonathan Mohr After last week’s release of detailed 2020 Census data the state will use to help redraw its legislative districts for the next decade, the House Redistricting Committee announc...Rep. Thompson to apologize for saying member is 'a racist,' ethics complaint dismissed
By Mike Cook Rep. John Thompson (DFL-St. Paul) has agreed to apologize the next time the House convenes for calling a Republican member racist during the June 19 special session.Ethics panel holds initial hearing on complaint against Rep. John Thompson
By Jonathan Mohr
The House Ethics Committee held an initial hearing Friday on a complaint brought against Rep. John Thompson (DFL-St. Paul) for comments made during a June 19 debate on the House Floor.
House caps off special session by passing omnibus tax bill
By Rob Hubbard
The bill would produce $49.1 billion in revenue in the 2022-23 biennium that started Thursday and provide $4.2 billion in refunds, aids and credits, including $761 million in new tax cuts and credits.
House, Senate pass state government bill that includes end to peacetime emergency
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Michael Nelson (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake), SSHF12/SSSF2* would provide funding — and some increases — for various agencies, boards and commissions.
Omnibus judiciary and public safety bill gets House, Senate OK
By Tim Walker
The House and Senate passed potentially the most controversial bill of the special session Tuesday night and early Wednesday.
House, Senate pass omnibus jobs conference committee report, send it to governor
By Tim Walker
The $1.6 billion omnibus employment and economic development bill is the latest measure going to Gov. Tim Walz.
Legislative leaders reach deal on public safety bill; expected on House Floor Tuesday
By Tim Walker
Legislative leaders reached a deal Saturday on public safety legislation that includes several police reform and accountability measures supported by the House, but that also left out many others.
House, Senate pass omnibus health and human services bill
By Tim Walker
An $18.8 billion omnibus health and human services bill that aims to improve the lives of Minnesotans across the state has been sent to the governor.
Stalled bonding projects would get green light again under House-approved bill
By Rob Hubbard
When it comes to a 2021 bonding bill, a little above the minimum may suffice.
Throughout this year’s regular session, Republicans on the House Capital Investment Committee a...
House passes education bill with more per-pupil funding, teacher training
By Rob Hubbard
Spending per pupil would rise, pre-kindergarten offerings wouldn’t shrink, and training opportunities for teachers and staff would increase under the omnibus E-12 education finance bill.
House passes omnibus jobs, labor bill
By Tim Walker
The omnibus employment and economic development bill would spend $1.6 billion on programs ranging from helping businesses recover from COVID-19 restrictions and civil unrest to subsidizing child care so new parents can work.
Omnibus environment bill clears House, heads to the governor
By Mike Cook
The omnibus environment and natural resources policy and finance bill was passed 99-34 Friday by the House and sent to the state’s top elected official. It was passed 49-14 by the Senate Tuesday.
Bill including end to eviction pause, increased housing funding passes House
By Mike Cook
The $125.6 million omnibus housing finance and policy bill contains just $10 million in new General Fund spending, but it also contains provisions that address short- and long-term needs.
Education bill brings disparate proposals together, heads for House Floor
By Rob Hubbard
The yawning gap in E-12 education funding found in the omnibus bills that passed the House and Senate last month is no more, as a working group has successfully found middle ground.
State government committee learns details of House, Senate agreement
By Mike Cook
The bill contains a handful of elections provisions, including a process for absentee ballot drop boxes and policy issues related to veterans.
Omnibus environment bill gets committee review before expected House vote
By Mike Cook
Passed 49-14 by the Senate Tuesday, the omnibus environment and natural resources policy and finance bill is scheduled to receive a House vote Friday.
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Rep. Thompson to apologize for saying member is 'a racist,' ethics complaint dismissed
By Mike Cook Rep. John Thompson (DFL-St. Paul) has agreed to apologize the next time the House convenes for calling a Republican member racist during the June 19 special session.House caps off special session by passing omnibus tax bill
By Rob Hubbard
The bill would produce $49.1 billion in revenue in the 2022-23 biennium that started Thursday and provide $4.2 billion in refunds, aids and credits, including $761 million in new tax cuts and credits.
