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Warehouses could see increased workers’ safety requirements

Employees could receive increased safety and performance assessment in large warehouses as one company is under fire for its labor practices.

Speed to blame for surge in traffic fatalities, officials tell House lawmakers

Minnesota has seen a big jump in roadway fatalities in the past two years, and state officials say speed is the chief reason.

Allowing younger liquor servers may be temporary solution to staffing shortage

Minnesota could allow 17-year-olds to serve liquor as a temporary answer to labor shortages.

Public safety panel hears new proposal to fund fight vs. sex trafficking

HF2959 would appropriate an additional $3.03 million in fiscal year 2023 to establish grants for state and local units of government to fight the sale of human beings for sex.

Speaking to lawmakers, state’s top housing official offers explanation for abrupt end to rental assistance program

An increasing load of applications coupled with decreasing funds forced the sudden deadline, which was set just three weeks prior, Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho told the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee Tuesday.

Education committee holds over plans for English Learner funding increases

About $62 million is expected to be allocated through the English learner formula for fiscal year 2023. Education officials say more is needed.

Student data privacy bill moving through House would bring MN laws ‘into the 21st century’

Federal law prohibits private data on students from being disclosed to the wrong parties, but Rep. Sandra Feist (DFL-New Brighton) says Minnesotans need stronger laws offering more protections.

Who will get big bucks coming state’s way from federal infrastructure act?

An estimated $7.3 billion in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed Minnesota's way.

House workforce panel ponders action to avoid tax increase for employers

Using surplus money to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund would mean Minnesota businesses avoid a big jump in their unemployment insurance rates, House lawmakers heard Monday.

State lawmakers consider seed money for growing plant-based food industry

Plants or meat? The question is becoming more prevalent for consumers at grocery stores and could become more of a question for Minnesota lawmakers. The plant-based food...

Proposed changes to teacher licensure headed to House Floor

Sponsored by Rep. Hodan Hassan (DFL-Mpls), HF2950 would allow school districts and charter schools to adopt a crisis online learning plan under certain conditions. But most of its language deals with changes in teacher licensing.

Results of race equity resolution reviewed by committee, more change requested

Passed 82-40 in July 2020, a House resolution declared racism to be a public health crisis in the state.

Week in Review: Jan. 31-Feb. 4

The first week of the 2022 legislative session is in the books. Lawmakers hit the ground running with a busy schedule of committee and division hearings over the past few days. ...

House panel hears civilian oversight measures in DFL public safety proposal

HF2724 would authorize local units of government to establish civilian police oversight councils with new and expanded powers to make findings of fact and impose discipline on officers.

Extended COVID-19 presumption for frontline workers passes House, heads to governor

Frontline workers would see their presumed COVID-19 workers’ compensation coverage extended to 2023 via a bill going to the governor.


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