Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Relief could be on way for northern Minnesota businesses hit hard by fires, border restrictions
By Margaret Stevens
The pandemic and wildfires last summer were especially devastating to businesses in northern Minnesota, as they count on Canadians, border travelers and the normally busy summer season for their success.
Bill seeks more funding, increased eligibility for drought relief to MN farmers
By Brian Hall
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Sundin (DFL-Esko), HF3420 would appropriate $5 million to the Department of Agriculture to reimburse livestock farmers and specialty crop producers.
Student loan borrowers could see some tax relief
By Rob Hubbard
HF3072 would make changes to Minnesota’s student loan credit and perhaps provide some relief by raising the maximum credit and making it refundable.
Funding for homeless emergency services grants could increase by $35 million
By Brian Hall
To address the increasing homeless population in the state, lawmakers could add additional funding to emergency services grants.
Funding for mental health interventions could get boost
By Jonathan Mohr
HF1929 would, in part, appropriate a yet-to-be-determined amount of money from the General Fund in fiscal year 2023 for mental health grants.
House panel approves medical cannabis negotiations between state, tribal nations
By Tim Walker
HF3162 would authorize the governor or designated representatives to negotiate compacts with an American Indian tribe regulating medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.
Matching funds key to unlocking billions in transportation spending, committee hears
By Margaret Stevens
One of the most effective ways to win a competitive federal grant is being able to show you have money to finish the project.
With about $4.8 billion from the federal Infras...
House panel OKs bill to extend statute of limitations for wrongful death suits against police
By Tim Walker
HF717 would extend the statute of limitations to six years for filing civil lawsuits for wrongful death of a person by the police.
State’s electric vehicle drivers could get a charge out of federal funding
By Rob Hubbard
On Tuesday, the House Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee received an update on plans for building out the state’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Cost-burdened renters could receive further assistance
By Brian Hall
House lawmakers are reconsidering a new rental assistance program that would assist renters who spend more than 30% of their annual income on rent.
Legislation proposes $25 per hour starting wage for non-licensed school employees
By Mike Cook
Education support professionals are often the first and last people a student sees on a school day.
Minnesota’s redrawn legislative, congressional maps unveiled
By Jonathan Mohr
Many Minnesotans will have new representation thanks to revised maps released Tuesday showing the redrawn legislative and congressional districts that will direct the state’s elections for the next 10 years.
Proposal aims to help people navigate complex guardianship systems
By Margaret Stevens
HF2840 would provide $600,000 each year to the Volunteers for America Center for Excellence in Supported Decision Making.
Automatic absentee ballot distribution, more early voting get committee OK
By Mike Cook
HF3024, as amended, would create an option for voters to join an absentee voter registration list that would automatically provide an absentee ballot prior to each election.
State’s budget surplus could fund start of paid leave program
By Margaret Stevens
Minnesota’s projected budget surplus could offer an opportunity to get a paid family leave program up and running.
