Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Additional proposed spending on career, technical education in MN schools gets warm House reception
By Steve Abrams
Not every Minnesota student is destined for a four-year college. Many want to pursue a job in the trades. But preparing them for these vocations could require an increase in fun...
Walz transportation budget proposes maximizing federal funds now, increasing tab fees for future
By Margaret Stevens
(CORRECTION: The original post stated the proposed tab fee resturucture would generate $700 million annually. It is over four years.)
A boost in state funds for roads, bridg...
Early learning scholarships targeted for almost $1 billion boost
By Jonathan Mohr
Two points have been made time and again during meetings of the House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee this year: The first five years of a child’s life are pe...
Grant program would provide $65 million to preserve, increase manufactured home access
By Tessa Pieper
The district of Rep. Matt Norris (DFL-Blaine) has the most manufactured housing in the state.
So, it should be no surprise that he sponsors HF814, that intends to preserve a...
Prevailing wage would become part of renewable energy projects under bill
By Rob Hubbard
Is the move toward renewable energy in Minnesota a good use of taxpayer dollars? That’s actually a tricky question, because much of the transition to renewable energy is not bei...
House committee backs measure to foster multilingual education
By Steve Abrams
Many students in Minnesota are losing touch with the heritage of their parents and grandparents. Or they’re struggling in school due to a lack of English proficiency. HF1137 is ...
Accessibility advocates tell lawmakers hurdles remain for many applying for disability services
By Tessa Pieper
Applying to disability services should be the most accessible thing that a disabled Minnesotan does, says Jules Edwards, co-founder of Minnesota Autistic Alliance.
Yet, it i...
DNR seeks $266 million investment to preserve, expand portfolio of capital assets
By Margaret Stevens
Campsites, fish hatcheries, monitoring wells, boat ramps, license offices, dams, a tree nursery. These are some of the $3.5 billion of assets managed by the Department of Natura...
Minnesota’s local governments could see a bump in state aid
By Rob Hubbard
“Why are my property taxes going up so much?”
Many a legislator has reported that to be one of the most common questions they encountered while campaigning last year. They h...
DFL proposal would expand MinnesotaCare access to all, create public health insurance option
By Tim Walker
MinnesotaCare is a health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes. It is less expensive than private insurance because it’s partially subsidized by the government.
Hou...
House committees scrutinize state’s grant funding processes in aftermath of Feeding Our Future scandal
By Steve Abrams
Pervasive non-compliance with required policies.
That is how the nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor characterized the behavior of state agencies regarding their m...
State needs to study how to help public infrastructure better adapt to climate change, lawmakers hear
By Steve Abrams
In the face of a changing climate and a marked rise in extreme weather events, what steps should designers take when building the infrastructure of the future? In the mind of Re...
St. Paul-based film center seeking $3 million for building renovation
By Tim Walker
Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL-St. Paul) believes deeply in the ability of storytelling to build and maintain communities and increase understanding and empathy in the world.
“Any en...
Elections policy bill advances in House along party lines
By Mike Cook
Much like the results of voters who cast a ballot for their representative three months ago, a vote to update state election laws was close Wednesday.
And, like Election Day...
$4 billion could go to cost-burdened households in new rental assistance program
By Tessa Pieper
Half of the House DFL caucus has signed on to HF11.
But only one in four Minnesotans who are eligible for housing vouchers receive one.
Rep. Michael Howard (DFL-Richfiel...
