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Legislature — with budget incomplete — gavels out, prepares for special session

Some years, state legislative sessions surge to a climax on their final day, a flurry of activity providing a sustained adrenaline rush, culminating in smiles of satisfaction as...

House, Senate pass state government and elections bill ahead of session's adjournment

10:37 p.m. — UPDATED following floor votes With about 90 minutes to spare on the last evening of the regular legislative session, House and Senate members passed a conferenc...

House votes to extend unemployment benefits to Iron Range miners, Senate takes no action

In the final few hours of regular session, the House provided what supporters called a lifeline for workers on the Iron Range.   A bill that would extend the availabili...

Lawmakers pass bill boosting pensions for Minnesota teachers, police and firefighters

Educators and public safety personnel would benefit greatly from the omnibus pension and retirement bill. “With the passage of this bill, those Minnesotans that keep us safe...

Human services policy bill handily passed by House, Senate

The right to a designated support person for nursing home residents, prohibiting county boards from charging for emergency services provided to clients experiencing emotion...

House, Senate give green light to Legacy funding agreement

The conference committee report for the omnibus went from conferee approval to a trip to the governor’s office in less time than many folks may have spent on their boat on a sun...

Judiciary and public safety agreement clears House, heads to Senate

Rep. Paul Novotny (R-Elk River) describes the omnibus judiciary and public safety bill as “a bare bones, keep-the-lights-on public safety budget” that he wishes would do more to...

House moves quickly to pass agriculture budget, policy bill

The last-minute rush of legislation was on full display Sunday when the House passed the conference committee report on the omnibus agriculture finance and policy bill. The ...

Housing budget agreement headed to governor, but calls for more action persist

To its supporters, the housing omnibus budget bill passed by the House Sunday represents a step in the right direction. Many of those same legislators, however, say a giant leap...

House passes cannabis policy agreement, sends it to governor

The omnibus cannabis policy bill that makes law changes as Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market gets off the ground is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz. The House passed the con...

House, Senate sign off on omnibus veterans and military affairs agreement

It may not be marched to the governor’s office, but heading there is an agreement that would provide a $50.5 million increase over base for veterans and military affairs funding...

Housing bill would boost aid but fall short of demand, supporters say

A bill advancing through the Legislature would increase funding for affordable housing programs, infrastructure grants and rental assistance though some lawmakers argue it falls...

Judiciary, public safety conference committee announces $3.5 billion budget deal

The overall budget deal announced Thursday by legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz outlined a $107.42 million increase in spending over current budget levels to fund Minnesota ...

House backs education finance bill with $44 million boost for Minnesota schools

The omnibus education finance bill has graduated from the House Floor. After weeks of leadership dealmaking, HF2433 was passed 93-41 Friday and sent to the Senate. Spons...

House votes to add $100 million to fund unemployment insurance for hourly school workers

In the next few weeks, summer unemployment insurance for hourly and temporary school workers will kick in. A newly crafted plan to invest $100 million for the program in fis...


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