Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Omnibus transportation policy bill proposes sweeping changes to Met Council
By Jonathan Avise
The bill would change the size and makeup of the regional planning body, alter how the agency’s finances are monitored by the state, and change the way it can pay for capital maintenance costs.
Funding increases for student mental health finds bipartisan support
By Rachel Kats
As lawmakers continue to look for ways to improve school safety, strengthening mental health services for students is one approach that’s receiving bipartisan support.
Committee considers offering tax credits to Hollywood
By Michael Strasburg
The film industry has evolved significantly since “The Mighty Ducks” and “Grumpy Old Men” were filmed in Minnesota in the 1990s. As a result, lawmakers are aiming to incentivize...
Proposed grants would turn emerald ash borer-infected trees into biomass fuel
By Melissa Turtinen
Held over by a committee is a bill that would establish a grant program to process diseased trees removed from public land in Xcel Energy’s coverage area and turn them into heat and renewable energy at the St. Paul Cogeneration facility.
Cameras in the courtroom? Consent would be required by many under proposal in House
By Mike Cook
HF3436 would prohibit, in most cases, the recording or broadcast of any criminal matter without the express consent of the defendant, victim, prosecutor and witness under subpoena along with permission from the presiding judge.
Minnesota’s last one-room school seeks dollars to expand
By Jonathan Mohr
Lawmakers are considering a bonding request for repairs and additional space at Northwest Angle School on Lake of the Woods.
PCA water fees make a splash with some legislators
By Michael Strasburg
HF2940 would prohibit the PCA from increasing fees for certain water-related activities and require the agency to submit a report to the Legislature on water quality permit fee revenues.
Blaine’s National Sports Center seeks $2.5 million for maintenance facility
By Ricky Campbell
The National Sports Center in Blaine is turning to the state for a $2.5 million project to demolish and rebuild a maintenance facility.
Committee approves relaxing child care provider rules
By Zach Kayser
HF3403 would require the Department of Human Services to review licensing rules for providers and create a stakeholder engagement process.
Bill would exempt hair braiding from state cosmetology laws
By Melissa Turtinen
Making it easier for hair braiders to start businesses is one goal of a bill approved by the House Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee on Wednesday.
Work requirement for Medicaid advances in House
By Zach Kayser
Despite hours of passionate testimony against it, a bill to require that some Medicaid recipients work in order to get their benefits moved forward late Tuesday.
Snowmobile, ATV privileges could be revoked after DWI
By Mike Cook
A loophole in state law allows someone convicted of drunken driving to still have permission to operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle.
Still not closing time for Sunday liquor sales talk at Capitol
By Ricky Campbell
It’s back for another round.
For Capitol-watchers, liquor store owners and Vikings’ tailgaters who couldn’t get enough of Sunday alcohol sales the past few years, the Legisl...
Committee approves measure to reform U of M regents selection process
By Rachel Kats
The oft-criticized University of Minnesota Board of Regents selection process could undergo significant changes.
House lawmakers advance plan to expand solar energy rewards program
By Melissa Turtinen
More people could be eligible for Xcel Energy’s Solar Rewards Program under a bill approved Tuesday by a House committee.
