Week in Review: Feb. 18-22

The long days (and nights) of session have arrived in the House, accompanied by several off-site meetings over the next few days.

In addition to Friday’s transportation division meeting in St. Cloud, and another Tuesday night at North High School in Minneapolis, the education finance division has a meeting this afternoon in Windom, while the public safety division is planning a Wednesday evening meeting with the time and location still pending.

At least one House committee, subcommittee or division evening meeting is scheduled next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

But before we look ahead, however, let’s look back at what you may have missed this week.

Check out the latest gallery from House Photography and stay up-to-date on House news and updates throughout the week at Session Daily.

AGRICULTURE

Governor seeks additional funding for several agriculture programs

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13641

Proposal to repay landowners over buffer law hits roadblock

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13629

Five-year organic task force extension receives division support

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13615

BUDGET

Walz budget would raise gas tax, emphasize education, health care

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13620

EDUCATION

Bill aims to put an end to lunch shaming students

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13630

Teens could have improved access and more affordable driver education

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13625

Lawmakers consider funding suicide-prevention training for teachers

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13617

Starting Line: Proposal aims to reduce students' mobile device usage during school hours

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13611

ELECTIONS

House OKs measure to appropriate federal funds for election security

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13644

Election Day free rides bill survives bumpy hearing

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13637

EMPLOYMENT

Empowerment and support helps African-American men overcome adversity

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13634

A drive to help Minnesotans get to work

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13631

ENERGY

More schools could go solar under proposed grant program

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13624

Integrated services help people find professional and personal success

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13613

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Additional money proposed for chronic wasting disease response

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13643

Fee reallocation could boost funding for DNR deer management

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13623

Open-air swine basin exemption sought for truck washes

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13616

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Equity measures highlighted in human services’ portion of governor’s budget

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13639

Home visit grant program could get funding boost

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13635

Prevention key to health initiatives in governor’s proposed budget

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13632

Bill would take 'comprehensive' approach to protect Minnesotans from elder abuse

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13622

Homeless families could benefit from Child Care Assistance Program modifications

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13614

HIGHER EDUCATION

Five people forwarded to House, Senate for four U of M Board of Regents seats

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13612

HOUSING

Housing funds would see boost under governor's budget

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13626

MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Probation, not incarceration, possible for veterans who commit service-related offenses

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13621

PUBLIC SAFETY

House OKs bill to eliminate ‘marital exception’ in sexual misconduct cases

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13642

Department of Public Safety seeks 5.5 percent biennial budget increase

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13640

Corrections division looks at recreating ombudsman office

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13628

No driver’s license suspension proposed for failure to pay fine, parking ticket

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13618

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Division receives update on border-to-border broadband access

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13633

TAXES

Unreimbursed employee expenses would be deductible again under bill

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13636

Child care tax incentives plan meets sharply divided response in House committee

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13627

TRANSPORTATION

Highway could honor corrections officer killed in line of duty

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13638

MNLARS funding, registrar reimbursement aid move toward House Floor

https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13619