Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Group of DFLers say 'it’s time’ for legal marijuana
By Ricky Campbell
Calling it a “starting point,” four DFL lawmakers on Thursday announced they would lead a push to legalize marijuana in Minnesota.
Rep. Jason Metsa (DFL-Virginia), Rep. Tina...
Wetlands funding moves forward as counties face construction roadblock
By Jonathan Mohr
Some road construction projects are in peril without state help to mitigate wetlands loss.
Teachers, staff face challenges as incidents of student misconduct rise
By Nick Longworth
Report on student discipline offers suggestions to Legislature, Department of Education for improvement
More funds, grants could help find solutions to mental health crisis
By Tory Cooney
Limited discharge options mean many mental health patients in community behavioral health hospitals and the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center have nowhere to go when they no...
Seeking balance, bill looks for teens to call it an earlier work night
By Ricky Campbell
Current law allows 18-year-olds to work until midnight; that would change under Murphy bill.
Child care providers want out from developmentally disabled rule
By Chris Steller
“Positive support strategies” sounds like a good thing.
And no one at the House Subcommittee on Childcare Access and Affordability hearing Wednesday spoke against what the s...
Former Alzheimer’s working group should be revived, advocates say
By Jonathan Avise
Group would be required to provide an updated report to the governor and Legislature every four years. The first report would be due Jan. 15, 2018.
Proposed ‘last dollar’ grant would help cover college costs
By Nick Longworth
For a college student struggling to cover the costs of pursuing their education every last dollar counts. HF607, the so-called “Minnesota Miracle Squared,” sponsored by Rep. Jen...
Tax benefit sought for retired CIA employees
By Lee Ann Schutz
Bill seen as way to recognize work of those who further the country’s national security objectives.
Courtroom demands increase, funding sought for more judges, increased salaries
By Mike Cook
By 2020, officials say that at least 37 percent off current judges will have either retired or reached age 65. Additionally, one-third of judicial branch staff is expected to reach retirement age in the next 10 years.
Local employment law preemption bill clears another committee
By Chris Steller
Party-line vote sends controversial uniform employment law bill to House Ways and Means Committee, likely its final stop before the House Floor.
Minnesota’s mining industry digging out of recent recession
By Jonathan Mohr
Minnesota’s iron mines are gradually beginning to ramp their production back up as the industry rebounds from what one presenter called a “historic recession” in the world’s steel market over the last two years.
Palliative care advisory committee would look to improve awareness, access
By Tory Cooney
For people with serious illnesses, symptoms ranging from pain and nausea to depression and anxiety can limit their ability to do the things they love. Palliative care focuses on...
State’s centralized IT service under fire from some lawmakers
By Ricky Campbell
Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposed budget calls for increased spending for equipment, cybersecurity
Former House speaker among four people nominated for U of M's Board of Regents
By Nick Longworth
Finalists discussed their visions for the school’s future during a joint House and Senate hearing.
