Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Panel begins work on proposal to create new state park at State Capitol honoring Hortmans
By Lisa Kaczke
A working group tasked with making recommendations for a proposed new state park within the Capitol Area met for the first time Wednesday.
The park would be named for the la...
How well do you know Minnesota's Election Day rules? Take our quiz
By Graham Johnson
Rules for conduct in and around polling places on Election Day impose strict guidelines on what voters are allowed to wear, do, and even say to ensure free and fair elections.
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Rep. Joe Schomacker, not seeking re-election, announces resignation from House
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) announced his resignation Friday from the House effective June 21, citing new business opportunities for the decision to step down.
“It has t...
Capitol legends: The truth behind Minnesota State Capitol myths
By Graham Johnson
The most common question posed to State Capitol tour guides is, “Where’s the bathroom?”
The next most common questions often have to do with some of the myths and legends th...
Retiring members give their goodbyes at close of 2026 session
By HPIS Staff
As is tradition, once members have finished months of debating one another over myriad bills, some House members who have opted not to seek re-election said goodbye to the body ...
Evenly-split House compromises to pass major legislation, finish session on time
By Rob Hubbard
The bipartisan burst of enthusiastic applause that reverberated around the House Chamber at midnight felt like a catharsis full of relief and release late Sunday.
For the fi...
HCMC funding passes in omnibus health and human services finance, policy bill
By Winter Keefer
Key funding to keep open Hennepin County Medical Center, Minnesota’s flagship trauma center and safety net hospital, emerged within the final hours of the 2026 session.
The ...
House and Senate pass $1.24 billion bonding bill, send to governor
By Graham Johnson
Hours after the House Capital Investment Committee unveiled details of the $1.24 billion capital investment bill and shortly before the legislative deadline to complete its work...
Omnibus tax bill headed to governor's desk after lawmakers strike Sunday night deal
By Rob Hubbard
No House tax bill? No problem.
While it’s customary that each chamber of the Legislature fashions its own tax bill, then hammers out compromises between the provisions of ea...
House unanimously passes bill expanding state powers to withhold payments over suspected fraud
By Mike Cook
The ability of state agencies to stop payment to program participants suspected of fraud may be strengthened.
A 2025 law allows state agencies to withhold payments to a prog...
Bill granting diplomas to war veterans, modifying school literacy rules to governor
By Mike Cook
Better late than never is one aspect of a bill heading to a former teacher for his signature.
Amended and passed unanimously by the Senate Sunday afternoon, and unanimously ...
House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain
By Lisa Kaczke
The 2026 omnibus cannabis bill would create a macrobusiness license, merge the medical and adult-use supply chains and give a helping hand to hemp businesses facing federal head...
House passes IT upgrades for human services programs
By Rob Hubbard
The era of the green screen may soon be over.
For years, those who administer human services programs in Minnesota have complained of being required to use outdated technolo...
House backs $191 million Legacy package supporting wildlife, wetlands and woods
By Margaret Stevens
Trout, prairie chickens, carp barriers, even Olympic gymnast Suni Lee get a mention in the Outdoor Heritage Fund and Lands bill.
HF2627/SF1943* includes a $191 million appro...
House passes bill to expand Medicaid fraud investigation unit
By Winter Keefer
The House passed a bill early Sunday morning to increase staffing for the Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid fraud investigation unit, stiffen penalties for Medicaid frau...
