Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Is climate change part of the bonding discussion? Ratings agencies say it is
By Rob Hubbard
When a severe storm blows through your area, a river floods your town, or an extended drought starts affecting the year’s crops, you’re unlikely to respond by thinking, “How is ...
Legislative task force proposed to examine long-term aging costs
By Mike Cook
According to the state demographer, more than 1 million Minnesotans will be at least age 65 next year. By 2030, that number is expected to be around 1.25 million.
And per th...
Omnibus education policy bill is unveiled, gets high marks from some
By Pratik Joshi
The omnibus education policy bill would modify academic standards requirements, include compulsory instruction in ethnic studies, prioritize alternative student discipline provisions, institute new policies to empower American Indian students, and amend the student bullying statute.
More help for vets? Service officers and organizations could see more funding
By Brian Hall
Veterans looking for assistance in their post-service lives could get more help as lawmakers may provide additional funding for those people and organizations dedicated to helping veterans.
Used car prices must be prominently posted under proposed legislation
By Margaret Stevens
HF2824 aims to increase transparency by requiring auto dealers to prominently display the price of a used car so prospective buyers know it before submitting a credit application.
Health panel lays over bill on community-based dental care pilot project
By Tim Walker
Some people avoid dentists out of fear — justified or not — of having a painful experience.
Others can’t get dental care due to financial reasons, mobility issues, or langua...
Free college grant program proposed for Minnesota State schools to aid future workforce
By Mike Cook
Held over for possible omnibus bill inclusion, a bill would create a free college grant program to cover remaining tuition and fees for students enrolled at state colleges subject to a sliding scale based on reported family income.
Millions in funding proposed to help workforce boards meet employment challenges
By Margaret Stevens
Workforce shortages and the challenges racial inequalities pose to the state economy have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporters of HF4134 believe Minnesota w...
Grants proposed to fund secondary education of meat cutting, butchery
By Brian Hall
The bill would appropriate $1 million to the Department of Agriculture for education grants to secondary schools with career and technical education programs that provide instruction on meat cutting and butchery.
Could state’s surplus smooth way for eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits?
By Rob Hubbard
The Department of Revenue estimates that the change would reduce General Fund revenue by $509.6 million in fiscal year 2023, $547.3 million in fiscal year 2024, and $578.6 million in fiscal year 2025.
Legislation calls for end to disciplinary dismissals of K-3 students
By Pratik Joshi
HF951 would prohibit dismissals of students in kindergarten through third grade, unless non-exclusionary discipline measures have been exhausted.
House member hopes bill will spur discussion about end-of-life plans
By Jonathan Mohr
HF2670 would require health insurance plans to include advance care planning services in their coverage.
Economic development panel approves bill to extend broadband internet service to hard-to-reach households
By Tim Walker
If you are reading this story and the page loaded quickly — and if the embedded video plays smoothly without that annoying spinning thingy — consider yourself fortunate.
Abo...
Judiciary panel lays over felony murder law reform bill
By Tim Walker
Minnesota’s aiding and abetting felony murder laws allow people to be charged and convicted of murder even if they did not kill anyone nor intend for anyone to die.
While th...
With long waits driving customers crazy, lawmaker proposes plan to reduce frustration of getting new licenses, IDs
By Margaret Stevens
Long waits, multiple return visits, and inconsistent information are some of the complaints about the current method of getting a new driver’s license. The process can be frustr...
