By Rob Hubbard
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...
By Mike Cook
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...
By Margaret Stevens
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...
By Mike Cook
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...
By Todd Abeln
The right to a designated support person for nursing home residents, prohibiting county boards from charging for emergency services provided to clients experiencing emotion...
By Todd Abeln
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...
By Tim Walker
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...
By Tim Walker
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 ...
By Margaret Stevens
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...
By Lisa Kaczke
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...
By Mike Cook
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...
By Margaret Stevens
A bill advancing through the Legislature would increase funding for affordable housing programs, infrastructure grants and rental assistance though some lawmakers argue it falls...
By Tim Walker
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 ...
By Brian Basham
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...
By Brian Basham
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...