Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
New office would address ‘urgent crisis’ of missing, murdered Black women and girls
By Tim Walker
Rep. Ruth Richardson (DFL-Mendota Heights) says cases of missing and murdered Black women and girls stay open and unsolved four times longer than other cases.
Committee considers bill to expand access to MN school-age care programs
By Pratik Joshi
School-based child care programs provide care and education for children before and after school, offering opportunities for social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
With renewable energy storage in infancy, House panel looks at bill laying out state standards
By Rob Hubbard
What’s the next big thing? In energy circles, the answer is storage.
As sources of electricity have been moving toward such renewables as solar and wind power, it’s been fre...
Bill would require review of MN’s compliance with ERA
By Mike Cook
HF2847 would direct the Office of the Revisor of Statutes to lead a review of state statutes and rules to determine compliance with the federal Equal Rights Amendment.
House lawmaker calls for state to nix proposed access fee on public court records
By Tim Walker
Minnesota court officials have said they intend to impose an $8 fee for each record viewed or downloaded using the portal.
Proposal to increase mental health access in public schools advances
By Pratik Joshi
A mental health crisis is brewing in Minnesota and it could worsen.
Only an estimated one-third of high school students feel they can cope with the stress in their lives, pu...
Rural well water needs same health safeguards as city water, bill sponsor says
By Tim Walker
When Rep. Todd Lippert (DFL-Northfield) temporarily moved his family from their home in town to a rented farmhouse, he didn’t think to test the well water for contaminants.
Property tax refunds could grow under proposed changes
By Rob Hubbard
HF3472 would change the formula used for the state’s property tax refund programs, the Homestead Credit Refund and the Renter’s Credit.
More National Guard, reserve soldiers could qualify for veteran designation on MN licenses, ID cards
By Brian Hall
would allow members of the National Guard or reserves to qualify for the designation on state-issued licenses and ID cards if they meet certain requirements.
State-of-the-art simulation center could be vital to state’s health care workforce
By Margaret Stevens
A state-of-the-art medical training simulator could be a vital component in ensuring there’s enough qualified health care workers to meet the state’s need.
So say supporters...
Bill seeks automatic inflation adjustment for school funding formulas
By Pratik Joshi
HF2949 would link the state's general education basic formula allowance to the rate of inflation.
Historic structure tax credit would be extended under held over bill
By Rob Hubbard
HF3688 would extend the sunset date to 2030, and allow the credit to be taken in one lump sum, instead of over a five-year time period.
Ban on conversion therapy clears House division
By Jonathan Mohr
Mental health practitioners and professionals could be prevented from providing conversion therapy to vulnerable adults or people under the age of 18.
Incentives for college students proposed as way to help reduce personal care workforce shortage
By Margaret Stevens
There are about 13,000 personal care assistant slots available across the state, and the historically lower-paid field is struggling to attract workers.
The need is particul...
U of M seeks funding to boost support for low-, middle-income students
By Pratik Joshi
HF2752 would appropriate $65 million to provide financial aid and scholarships to low- and middle-income families, and boost student support services such as academic and career counseling.
