Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Group residential homes seek more funding to support services
By Tory Cooney
Additional supports needed to help vulnerable residents, but aren’t covered by base rates, advocates say
Student concurrent enrollment programs seek equal footing
By Nick Longworth
Lawmakers want to guarantee high school students considering post-secondary concurrent enrollment courses have every available opportunity to succeed.
“We’re trying to ensur...
State employees could opt out of state’s insurance coverage
By Ricky Campbell
If state employees want to decline their state-funded health insurance coverage, Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) thinks they should have that opportunity.
Drazkowski spons...
Making Minnesota better for veterans: Chair says ‘nonpolitical’ approach is best
By Ricky Campbell
Veterans Affairs wrapped up its regular business this week after hearing 42 bipartisan bills in 10 weeks
Sheriffs could refer more inmates for local mental health services
By Chris Steller
Local corrections officials might be able to share the names of inmates with mental health issues with county human services personnel.
Ag committee approves farm safety bill
By Jonathan Mohr
A plan to formally establish a Farm Safety Working Group and create an educator position at the University of Minnesota was approved Tuesday.
Governor, lawmakers agree families need help with care costs — but how much?
By Lee Ann Schutz
Changes to the eligibility threshold and amount of dependent care tax credit would help families with the high cost of child care.
House passes reinsurance program aimed at stabilizing individual market
By Ricky Campbell
Supporters believe the $384 million bill gives carriers a ‘cushion’ to cover high-risk patient pool
Patchwork of local policies has lawmaker saying ‘no’ to their state aid
By Lee Ann Schutz
Communities and counties that don’t toe the line when it comes to certain policies held dear to some legislators would see their state local government aid reduced or eliminated.
Minnesota Zoo seeks $3.75 million in Legacy funding
By Jonathan Mohr
Already one of the largest zoos in the country with 5,300 animals and nearly 1.3 million visitors each year, the Minnesota Zoo is working to expand the programs it offers and se...
Utilities would pay property taxes based on plants’ output
By Chris Steller
Communities would see more stable revenue under new system for setting values on facilities.
Minnesota Index: Shining a light on government data
By Ricky Campbell
Minnesota statute requiring government “make and preserve” data:
Year the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act was established:
Year Congress passed the Freedom of ...
Starting Line: Gun violence prevention bill hopes to boost community safety
By HPIS Staff
Rep. Fue Lee (DFL-Mpls) sponsors HF1678, a bill that would establish the so-called “Taylor Hayden Gun Violence Prevention Act.” This week on "Starting Line" we learn why Lee sponsors this bill and hopes it raises gun violence prevention awareness.
Week in Review: March 6-10
By Mike Cook
A look at what happened at the Minnesota House of Representatives the week of March 6-10, 2017.
If it’s donuts-to-political-dollars, signs would be required
By Chris Steller
Customers would have to be told if proceeds from sales of goods or services go to a political committee.
