Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Ag bill aims to reduce financial risk of launching new soil health practices
By Margaret Stevens
As much as farmers care about their land now and in the future, initiating new soil health practices can be a big job, said Carolyn Olson, an organic farmer and vice president o...
Buildings the state’s next focus for lowering emissions
By Rob Hubbard
They call it “sip,” as opposed to “gulp.” But it’s actually spelled “CIP,” and stands for the Conservation Improvement Program. Initiated in the Next Generation Energy Act of 20...
Sponsor says bill to cap probation terms at five years would relieve state’s ‘overburdened’ system
By Tim Walker
Sentenced in 2013 for a drug possession, Jennifer Schroeder received one year in jail and 40 years on probation.
She won’t be off probation until 2053 when she’ll be 71. Unt...
Governor’s tax proposals include cuts, credits and checks
By Rob Hubbard
“Walz checks” are only the beginning.
Yes, the big-ticket item in the tax proposals Gov. Tim Walz has brought to the Legislature is a one-time refundable tax credit. But tha...
Grants proposed to help expand dental provider access to Minnesotans on public programs
By Tessa Pieper
Professionals recommend going to the dentist every six months.
That is, if you can find one.
For Minnesotans on public programs, not all dental providers accept their in...
House panel OKs bill to prohibit employers from asking applicants about past salaries
By Tim Walker
A starting salary can set a person’s earning potential for an entire career. That works against women and others who continue to face salary discrimination in the workplace.
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More help may be on the way for kinship caregivers
By Jonathan Mohr
For every child in Minnesota being raised by kin in the foster care system, there are six being raised informally by kin.
Nearly 80,000 children in the state are being raise...
Transportation committee considers $100 million for Corridors of Commerce
By Margaret Stevens
Waiting interminably at a traffic chokepoint gives drivers ample time to ponder if a new lane or improved interchange would get things moving. Often, the final answer is, “I’ll ...
Bill seeks to promote self-advocacy for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities
By Tessa Pieper
Do as you’re told and we won’t have any problems.
Most would reject such control over their lives and opt to make their own decisions.
People with intellectual and devel...
Sports betting bill gets a win with first committee approval
By Tim Walker
Odds are most Minnesotans would acknowledge sports betting already occurs in the state, albeit illegally.
Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) and others believe it’s time...
Panel hears governor’s military and vets budget bill
By Jonathan Mohr
Ensuring all Minnesota veterans have a home is a top priority of the nearly $350 million bill heard by the House Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee Monda...
State’s projected budget surplus holds steady at $17.5 billion
By Rob Hubbard
Normally, $100 million would be considered quite a chunk of change. But, in the context of Minnesota’s projected budget surplus, it seems the proverbial drop in the bucket....
No House meetings, floor sessions scheduled rest of week due to winter storm
By HPIS Staff
A wintry blast has forced a temporary halt to the fast-paced 2023 legislative session.
House leadership announced Tuesday that all House committee hearings and floor session...
‘Dustin Luke Shields Act’ could minimize rental housing lead hazards
By Tessa Pieper
Lead poisons children.
That’s what happened to Ticiea Fletcher’s two kids, Dustin and Logan. And that’s exactly what HF1507 seeks to prevent.
Sponsored by Rep. Peter Fis...
Proposed regulatory board for nursing home workers sparks debate, clears labor committee
By Steve Abrams
Travis Burth served in the military and now works at a nursing home in Minnesota.
Surely life as a solider was more difficult?
“I thought boot camp in the U.S. Army woul...
