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Environment committee approves proposed boater safety course, permits

HF3787 would create a watercraft operator’s permit that would be phased in over the next five years.

Goal of proposed ethnic studies program would be promoting diversity, inclusivity

HF3434 would incorporate ethnic studies into social studies graduation requirements, require the Department of Education to adopt ethnic studies standards, and establish a task force to advise the department on ethnic studies standards and curriculum.

House energy committee considers the cost of climate change

Let’s lead with the good news: We are not doomed. It’s more than possible for humans to slow the effects of climate change by becoming a net-zero carbon-emitting species. Bu...

Elections panel OKs bill with aim to shed ‘more sunshine’ on independent campaign expenditures

A bill aims to help voters know who is behind independent expenditures trying to influence elections.

Easing mortuary licensing requirements would relieve funeral staff shortages, says bill sponsor

HF1888 would allow unlicensed individuals operating under the supervision of a licensed mortician or funeral director to perform certain tasks.

MSHSL briefs House lawmakers on plan to tackle racism, harassment at school sporting events

A top MSHSL official shared details of a new league initiative to improve behavior at high school events, as well as schools in general.

Proposed moratorium on new deer farms moves on to environment committee

HF3273 would prohibit the Board of Animal Health from approving new registrations for the possession of farmed white-tailed deer.

Explore Minnesota could be tapped to accelerate hospitality industry hiring

A model from across the border could help rebuild the workforce in the hospitality industry, which employs one in 10 Minnesotans in normal times.

Week in Review: Feb. 28-March 4

There’s an English proverb that says March comes in like a lion and goes out like lamb. But this week’s budget forecast was decidedly bullish with the news that Minnesota now en...

Changes to Board of Pardons would bring more efficiency and more mercy, bill sponsor says

To get pardoned in this state, people convicted of a crime must appear in person before the Board of Pardons and plead their case. That’s an inefficient, ineffective system,...

Sundin will not seek re-election in 2022

After nearly a decade in the House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Sundin (DFL-Esko) has decided not to return in 2023.

House committee votes along party lines for election security appropriations

HF3870, as amended, would provide $5 million for local units of government for election security needs. HF3666, as amended, would create legal parameters — including civil and criminal penalties — for interfering with an election official’s performance of duties.

House passes bill requiring audit of Southwest LRT project overruns, delays

Reasons for cost overruns and delays in the Southwest Light Rail Transit project would be examined by the Office of the Legislative Auditor under a bill passed 129-1 by the House Thursday.

Legislation to arm used car buyers with information receives bipartisan support

HF3296 would change the state’s salvage vehicle title laws to prevent older and cheaper damaged cars from going through a sale with a clean title.

Interpreter requirement change is sought to help break barriers in education

High school sophomore Dov Nathanson has suffered academically because his school would not provide a certified deaf interpreter for him.


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