Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
School bus stop arm violations could become pricier
By Jonathan Avise
Violating school bus stop arm laws could get more expensive under a bill approved Monday by the House Transportation Finance Committee.
Electricity generated from rooftop solar panels could count toward state goal
By Chris Steller
Two northern Minnesota power companies may be able to apply solar installations with twice the capacity allowed in current law to meet the mandate.
Minnesota Index: Aging in Minnesota
By Tory Cooney
Number of Minnesotans in the 2010 census who were at least 65 years old
Projected number in 2020
Projected number in...
House Republicans outline $46.3 billion spending plan
By Ricky Campbell
Dubbed ‘The Minnesota Way,’ plans focus is on education, roads and bridges, health and human services; net spending is projected to increase by $4.5 billion for the biennium
'Starting Line': In the top 10 percent? You're in
By HPIS Staff
In this week's "Starting Line," we find out why Rep. Regina Barr (R-Inver Grove Heights) is sponsoring a bill she hopes will help more high school graduates get into the state college or university they want to attend.
Week in Review: March 13-17
By Mike Cook
A look back at what happened in the Minnesota House of Representatives the week of March 13-17.
More money for pre-K education, savings are priorities in gov’s revised budget
By Ricky Campbell
Trump administration’s proposed cuts across federal government could mean “devastating cuts” to Minnesota’s budget, governor says.
‘Snow angel’ grants would provide $4 million for ski areas
By Chris Steller
Minnesota’s 18 ski facilities could look forward to something they badly need, and it’s not snow.
Sponsored by Rep. Barb Haley (R-Red Wing), HF2367 would create a $4 million...
Omnibus elections bill calls for calendar shifts
By Chris Steller
You could cast a state primary ballot in June. You could count on local special elections falling on only four calendar days. Your “I Voted” sticker might arrive in the mail.
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Cities make case for more local street funding
By Jonathan Avise
A bill heard Thursday in the House Transportation Finance Committee would aim to boost both cities large and small with more dependable dollars for local streets.
Teacher seniority no guarantee of job retention under bill that passes House
By Nick Longworth
Proposal promotes new teacher recall criteria, but leaves some concerned with discrimination protections
Advocates call for more cash assistance to help families in need
By Tory Cooney
An increase in temporary cash assistance for families in need coupled with a controversial delete-all amendment that would significantly decrease that amount, led to stiff parti...
State’s IT service needs more consolidation, $3 million in cuts proposed
By Ricky Campbell
Introducing an ‘aggressive’ yet ‘achievable’ plan to reduce what lawmakers see as inefficiencies
Increased data sharing sought among government agencies
By Chris Steller
Among proposed changes to statute is replacing the term ‘welfare’ with ‘community services.’
LCCMR bill moves forward despite substantial changes
By Jonathan Mohr
Environment committee approves $59 million for resource and environment projects but eliminates many recommendations made by legislative-citizen commission.
