Meatpacking workers — their plight spotlighted amid pandemic — afforded more protections under bill advancing in House
By Nate Gotlieb
Minnesota meatpacking companies could be required to install more stringent COVID-19 measures, while their workers could be allowed to refuse to work in dangerous conditions without getting fired or facing retaliation.
HF800, sponsored by Rep. Dan Wolgamott (DFL-St. Cloud), would implement a series of pandemic-related measures, from requiring companies to space workers at least 6 feet apart to providing them sufficient personal protective equipment.
It would also create paid sick time requirements for meatpacking workers during the pandemic and require companies to pay workers who refuse to work in dangerous conditions.
That's provided the employees report the dangerous conditions and they aren't corrected.
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Week in Review: Feb. 22-26
By HPIS Staff
Evening meetings and long Fridays are the norm now that the Legislature stands two weeks away from the first committee deadline March 12. That's when committees must act favorab...
New consumer protections considered for mail-order prescriptions
By Victoria Cooney Whether because of convenience or necessity, many Minnesotans have come to rely on prescription drugs delivered by mail. But some of these medications can be impacted by variati...Lawmakers learn about ‘crisis situation’ of inmate deaths in state prisons and jails
By Tim Walker
HF1267 would mandate policy reforms and strengthen standards to improve safety for inmates and staff in state and local correctional facilities.
Price gouging during disasters could become a crime
By Rachel Kats Minnesota could join 35 others states and Washington D.C. in making price gouging during disasters and emergencies illegal.'Driver's licenses for all' bill clears first House hurdle
By Tim Walker
The so-called “driver’s licenses for all” bill, HF1163, was approved 10-5 by the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee Friday on a party-line vote, and sent to the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
Latest budget forecast puts state back in the black
By Rob Hubbard
About those looming state budget deficits? Never mind.
Minnesota Management and Budget officials released the February 2021 Budget and Economic Forecast Friday, and the...
Environment panel approves update to motorboat, recreational vehicle DUI provisions
By Nate Gotlieb A bill ensuring motorboat and recreational vehicle DUI provisions are the same as motor vehicle DUI provisions has been approved by a House panel.Funding for mental health and school support staff included in governor’s E-12 proposal
By Rachel Kats
Following an informational overview from the Department of Education a few weeks ago, the House Education Finance Committee took another look at Gov. Tim Walz’s Due North budget...
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By Rob Hubbard
HF298 would make the portion of a college sporting event ticket earmarked for scholarships a tax-deductible donation.
House vote puts dentists a step closer to aiding vaccine distribution efforts
By Victoria Cooney
Dentists are currently qualified to administer influenza vaccines – but they may soon be able to provide COVID-19 vaccines as well.
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Latest budget forecast puts state back in the black
By Rob Hubbard
About those looming state budget deficits? Never mind.
Minnesota Management and Budget officials released the February 2021 Budget and Economic Forecast Friday, and the...
Legislative leaders announce 2021 committee deadlines
By HPIS Staff
Legislators and the public officially know the timeline for getting bills through the committee process.
