Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Minnesota State, U of M leaders tell lawmakers big repair bills need big bonding
By Rob Hubbard
Representatives of the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State presented bonding requests to the House Capital Investment Committee Thursday.
Proposal would establish a new state agency focused on early childhood
By Rachel Kats
Acting on a decade-old recommendation, and following nationwide trends, lawmakers are considering the creation of a new state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota’s youngest children.
Fibbing about Fido to skirt a ‘no pets’ policy? Bill would make it illegal
By Tim Walker
HF566 would permit landlords to deny a tenant’s rental application, or not approve the accommodation for a service or support animal, if the animal’s certification is not issued by a “licensed professional.”
Walz proposes $149 million increase in higher education funding — with some program cuts
By Rachel Kats
Big ticket items within Gov. Tim Walz’s higher education budget proposal include funding increases for the state’s public colleges and universities, as well as a program to help workers impacted by COVID-19.
Multiple approaches could bring more dentists to rural Minnesota
By Victoria Cooney
HF620, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring), would use a few different strategies to attract new dentists to high-need areas, including an expansion of the state’s Health Professional Loan Forgiveness Program to include dentists practicing in rural Minnesota.
Recreational cannabis bill clears first committee in House
By Tim Walker
A bill to legalize recreational Marijuana in Minnesota cleared its first committee hurdle Wednesday.
Auditor’s report says use of tax increment financing down, but revenue up
By Rob Hubbard
Tax increment financing is a means of funding local development projects in Minnesota that’s being used less often but generating more revenue.
Education committee considers ‘Seizure Smart Schools’ legislation
By Rachel Kats
An estimated 7,400 children with epilepsy live in Minnesota. To make schools a safer place for them, advocates are asking for “Seizure Smart Schools” legislation.
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Costs of soil friendly farming would be defrayed under approved bill
By Nate Gotlieb
HF701, sponsored by Rep. Todd Lippert (DFL-Northfield), would create the Soil-Healthy Farming Program, which would provide grants and direct payments to farmers who implement such practices.
Mental health workforce shortage, cultural competency demand range of solutions
By Victoria Cooney
Minnesota has long struggled with a shortage of mental health professionals – but that shortage becomes even more dramatic when considering rural areas and culturally informed providers.
Proposed ban on flavored tobacco moves ahead
By Jonathan Mohr
The bill seeks to ban flavored tobacco and related products, defining them, in part, “as nicotine or a delivery product that imparts a taste or smell other than the flavor of tobacco.”
Repeal of local government compensation cap gets OK in House division
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL-Eagan), HF325 would repeal state statute established in 2005 that caps the compensation for an employee of a political subdivision.
Met Council reform measure met with House panel's approval
By Mike Cook
Sponsored by Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL-Eagan), HF344, as amended, would stagger the four-year terms of Metropolitan Council members, so that, for appointments beginning Jan. 1, 2022, half the council would be appointed every two years.
Support program for Twin Cities homeless adults could be expanded
By Nate Gotlieb
A program that provides rental assistance and support services for homeless adults in Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties who have HIV/AIDS, mental illness or histories of substance abuse could be expanded
Parents of maltreated children could have greater say in day care provider appeals
By Victoria Cooney
HF60, sponsored by Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL-Spring Lake Park), would require a maltreated child’s parent, legal custodian, or guardian to be informed of such hearings, as well as their right to participate in person or through a written statement.
