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.
Recent Dailies
Governor’s education policy plan draws strong reactions on House panel
By Rachel Kats
Gov. Tim Walz’s education policy proposal includes a variety of new and previously debated measures that aim to tackle student “challenges of the past and present.”
Lawmakers consider increasing MN biofuel standard
By Nate Gotlieb
HF1433 would require Minnesota service stations to sell gas containing at least 15% ethanol by volume — or E15 gasoline — by 2022.
Funding sought to boost construction careers for underrepresented groups
By Tim Walker
HF715 would appropriate $750,000 in the 2022-23 biennium to the foundation to provide year-round educational and experiential learning opportunities for teens and young adults under the age of 21 that lead to careers in the construction industry.
Alternate access sought for children requiring residential mental health treatment
By Victoria Cooney
HF944, which aims to help children with severe mental health issues voluntarily access residential treatment without causing unnecessary delays and distress to their families.
For those without housing, 'sacred settlements' could be lifeline
By Nate Gotlieb HF1484, sponsored by Rep. Heather Keeler (DFL-Moorhead), would create an exemption for wheeled units located on church, mosque or synagogue grounds that are primarily used to house people experiencing homelessness.Students could have better access to after-school programs
By Rachel Kats Sponsored by Rep. Fue Lee (DFL-Mpls), HF786 would create a competitive grant program and appropriate funds to expand high-quality after-school learning opportunities.No state disaster funds for civil unrest damages under plan heard in House committee
By Tim Walker
HF444 would amend the law to specifically exclude “a catastrophe caused by civil unrest” from receiving contingency relief funds.
House division OK's — remotely — more local governing via video
By Mike Cook It’s fitting the House Local Government Division met Wednesday with members participating miles apart from one another. After all, it approved a pair of bills dealing with governing remotely.Lawmakers recommend eight for U of M Board of Regents seats
By Rachel Kats
Eight people vying for a seat on University of Minnesota’s governing body are a step closer to securing a spot on the board.
House panel hears bill aiming to stop ‘excessive’ increases in drug prices
By Tim Walker
“No one should have to choose between paying the mortgage and paying for their children’s medication,” said Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids).
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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.
