Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Biomass contracts could be rejiggered
By Chris Steller
Biomass energy contracts that date to a 1994 law mandating renewable energy could be renegotiated or terminated under HF759, sponsored by Rep. Jason Metsa (DFL-Virginia).
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House GOP lays out $6 billion map for road and bridge construction
By Jonathan Avise
Republican plan would lean heavily on General Fund dollars and bonding to invest $2 billion in roads, bridges over next two years; DFL says it would harm transit, isn’t sustainable.
Recent bomb threats spark call to help fund security grants
By Mike Cook
The bill would create a nonprofit security grant program administered by the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to supplement current federal dollars.
More insurance protection sought for foster families
By Tory Cooney
Children traumatized from neglect and abuse bring a range of survival mechanisms with them into a foster home, some of which can be incredibly destructive, Rep. Peggy Bennett (R...
Committee holds over plan to house prisoners at Appleton facility
By Mike Cook
Debate over facility use continues to pit local officials who see an economic boost for a depressed area against those who believe businesses should not profit from incarceration.
Campaign finance board could lose all rulemaking authority
By Chris Steller
The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board doesn’t often make rules on its own. You could count the number of times they’ve done so over the past 21 years on one hand.
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House property tax proposal leaves cities behind, but helps business
By Lee Ann Schutz
The signature provision in the bill aligns with one of the governor’s priorities – property tax relief for farmers who carry a large share of the cost of school district bonding projects.
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...
