Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
House passes $1 billion plan for frontline worker bonuses
By Margaret Stevens
Workers on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic could receive up to $1,500 each if their jobs put them at risk of contracting the virus during Minnesota's peacetime emergency.
Bill to let retirees return to work without pension problems, passes House
By Mike Cook
As COVID-19 continues to linger, the tougher it has become to maintain an adequate number of health care workers.
Sagging MN tourism industry could get a boost
By Brian Hall
The continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can still be seen on the Minnesota tourism industry and House lawmakers are looking to provide some financial help.
$15 million in incentive bonuses proposed to spur new peace officer hires
By Tim Walker
HF3188 would give newly hired peace officers bonus pay if they successfully complete their first year on the job.
Bill hopes to boost efforts helping teachers, students improve financial literacy
By Pratik Joshi
HF3393 would help the the Minnesota Council on Economic Education continue its mission through a $150,000 appropriation in fiscal year 2023.
Supporters say boost in funding vital for disability council to continue its work as advisor, advocate
By Margaret Stevens
The Minnesota Council on Disability needs a boost in funding to ensure it has capacity to address the diverse and growing needs of the disability community, say advocates of HF3275, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview).
House panel approves bill to restart RentHelpMN’s application process
By Brian Hall
HF3667, sponsored by Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL-Falcon Heights), would appropriate $330 million from the state fiscal recovery fund to continue operation of RentHelpMN.
Lobbyists could be required to disclose financial interests each year
By Mike Cook
Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) thinks lobbyists should have to annually disclose certain financial interests.
Judiciary bill aims to affirm parental rights of the blind
By Tim Walker
HF2458 would establish specific court procedures and grant rights to blind parents in adoption, child protection, and custody and parenting time cases.
Foundational blueprint sought to expand computer science education in schools
By Pratik Joshi
In Minnesota, more than 14,000 computing jobs that annually pay about $92,000 on average go unfilled every month for the want of suitable applicants, publicly available data suggests.
Would local and county services improve with an incentive program?
By Rob Hubbard
HF2928 would create an incentive program under which cities and counties could increase the amount they get from the state if local residents set some specific performance goals and meet them.
A ‘once-in-our-generation’ event? House bill would support celebration for commissioning of USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul
By Brian Hall
The long-awaited commissioning of the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul into the Navy will happen in Duluth later this year at a yet-to-be announced date.
More money sought to expand professional development program for language teachers
By Pratik Joshi
HF3300 would appropriate $33 million for kindergarten through fifth grade teachers to complete the language program that teaches skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction.
Walz tax proposals get first hearing in House
By Rob Hubbard
Proposed refund checks are part of what’s been called “the governor’s tax bill,” a set of changes in state tax policy that include conforming to several federal changes, expanding the child and dependent care credit, and expanding the K-12 education credit.
Reforms aim to offer consistency, focus on safety, well-being of vulnerable adults
By Margaret Stevens
Sponsored by Frederick, HF1432 is the first phase of a process to update the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act.
