Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
$776 million Legacy finance bill heads to Ways and Means Committee
By Todd Abeln
In a time of tight budgets, the House Legacy Finance Committee found itself in an enviable position.
On Wednesday, the committee approved a budget proposal that would approp...
House public safety committee OKs $2.2 billion finance bill
By Tim Walker
The business of crafting potential laws is moving at a fast pace this week with House committees scurrying to meet Friday’s noon deadline to approve their budget bills.
A ca...
Ag panel’s $172 million funding bill advances to Ways and Means committee
By Tim Walker
After studying its omnibus finance and policy bill for two days, the House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee put the finishing touches on its proposed budget-setting legi...
Human services panel reviews potential $300 million in budget cuts
By Todd Abeln
With the state’s darkening fiscal picture and a nearly $6 billion shortfall looming in three fiscal years, Minnesota lawmakers have begun to take action.
Increased human ser...
Committee approves $3.9 million election finance bill
By Brian Basham
Future state elections could boast tighter cybersecurity and more dependability, giving Minnesotans better public confidence in the election system.
In a quick, all-in-one m...
House lawmakers eye tax on social media companies for collecting Minnesotans' data
By Rob Hubbard
When looking at the business model for companies specializing in social media, it might be helpful to steer away from the idea that you’re a “customer” in any conventional sense...
Omnibus veterans, military affairs bill proposes small spending increase
By Mike Cook
With a minimal biennial budget target increase, potential spending bumps for the Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs departments are few.
And there are a couple of cuts.
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Minnesota public safety officials warn of potential cuts under proposed budget
By Tim Walker
At $50 million, the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee has the second highest committee target set by House leaders for budget increases.
But at the same time,...
$2.14 billion funding bill aims to boost child welfare, early childhood programs
By Todd Abeln
A proposed $2.14 billion omnibus children and families finance bill would fund a child welfare system IT upgrade, early childhood education scholarships, and food insecurity and...
Housing panel advances budget bill with $75 million funding increase, focus on affordability
By Margaret Stevens
Rep. Spencer Igo (R-Wabana Township) said everyone involved with the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee can be proud of the budget bill they ultimately produced.
I...
Judiciary committee considers $1.43 billion budget bill for 2026-27 biennium
By Tim Walker
The omnibus judiciary finance bill would fund the courts, civil legal services, Guardian ad Litem Board, Tax Court, Uniform Laws Commission, Board on Judicial Standards, Board o...
Fire, emergency medical services could see state aid bump
By Rob Hubbard
When a big boost in state funding was sent to cities and counties in 2023, it was hailed by local leaders as something that would at last provide some relief to residents who ha...
$45 million increase proposed in state government spending bill
By Mike Cook
The omnibus state government finance bill contains $1.35 billion in spending for the 2026-27 biennium, a $45 million increase over February’s forecast base.
“It is a balance...
Lawmaker proposes $1 million for ‘Fresh Bucks’ program to expand access to fruits, vegetables
By Margaret Stevens
Building on the success of the well-regarded "Market Bucks" program, a bipartisan bill aims to expand access to fresh, nutritious food for Minnesotans participating in the Suppl...
Ag committee unveils $172 million funding bill for upcoming biennium
By Tim Walker
In his opening remarks Monday on the omnibus agriculture finance bill that he sponsors, Rep. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) gave thanks.
He thanked House staff who worked throug...
