Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Student loan forgiveness pitched as possible solution to rural health worker shortage
By Tim Walker
Every day, Dr. Cybill Oragwu sees the real-world consequences of a shortage of health care workers in rural Minnesota.
Trio of bills aim to address barriers to employment, business growth
By Margaret Stevens
A trio of bills aimed at knocking down barriers that prevent businesses from growing and employees from finding work come with a $14 million price tag in fiscal year 2023.
Hemp could be approved as food additive in Minnesota
By Brian Hall
Sponsored by Rep. Samantha Vang (DFL-Brooklyn Center), HF2996 would approve industrial hemp extracts as a food additive.
Poston announces he won’t seek re-election
By HPIS Staff
Rep. John Poston announced he will not seek re-election to the House, nor will he run for a Senate seat.
Week in Review: Feb. 14-18
By HPIS Staff
There were nearly 50 House hearings and three floor sessions this week – all before Friday.
Plus, this was the week the newly redrawn district maps were released that will g...
Public safety committee OKs legislation to restrict no-knock warrants
By Tim Walker
HF3398, sponsored by Rep. Athena Hollins (DFL-St. Paul), would severely restrict no-knock warrants.
Expanded child care credit could ease parents’ burden, bill’s supporters say
By Rob Hubbard
HF3283, a bill sponsored by Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL-Eden Prairie), would more than triple the size of the tax credit for dependent care.
House panel approves certification program for salt deicing applications
By Brian Hall
Sponsored by Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL-Maplewood), HF2908 would create a voluntary certification program for commercial applicators through the Pollution Control Agency.
Transportation committee calls for review of Southwest Light Rail project
By Margaret Stevens
The legislative auditor could be digging into reasons for cost overruns and delays of the Southwest Light Rail Transit project.
House panel puts debate on hold over creation of new state board regulating companion animals
By Mike Cook
As amended, HF208 would create a 13-member board to “protect and promote the welfare, social well-being, and physical and mental health of companion efforts.”
House lawmakers consider grant program to spur housing rehab, development across state
By Brian Hall
HF2880, sponsored by Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL-Falcon Heights), would create grant programs to encourage the development and rehabilitation of housing across the state.
Draft bill would boost state weatherization program beset by backlog
By Rob Hubbard
The state’s Weatherization Assistance Program for low-income residents has such a backlog that it’s estimated it would take 291 years to address the needs of each currently eligible household.
Human services panel advances bill expanding data use by DHS
By Margaret Stevens
HF3269 would expand the state’s commitment to data-informed approaches, said sponsor Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL-Burnsville).
House panel OKs bill aiming to close ‘treatment gap’ for those found incompetent to stand trial
By Tim Walker
Minnesota law says when someone is arrested for all but the most serious crimes, but is deemed incompetent to stand trial, they must be released.
Bills to create Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day await House vote
By Mike Cook
A pair of bills heading to the House Floor would designate April 2 of each year as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day.
