Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Small town fights off decline, seeks construction tax break
By Lee Ann Schutz
The House Taxes Committee held over bill to provide a nearly $70,000 sales tax exemption and refund of taxes paid on materials, supplies and equipment used in the construction of a new retail development.
Bill would change 'spenddown' limit before Medical Assistance kicks in
By Tory Cooney
A bill to change the required “spenddown” limit so Medical Assistance would kick in at the federal poverty line was approved by a House committee.
Tax credits pitched as salve for parental leave outlays
By Chris Steller
Rep. Sarah Anderson (R-Plymouth) believes tax credits would ease the path for workers taking unpaid parental leave and employers who offer paid parental leave.
A bill she sp...
Dayton’s budget proposal to extend benefit coverage for young foster kids
By Tory Cooney
Under current law, foster children under age 6 lose half of their state-sponsored benefits when adopted or taken into the permanent care of a relative.
This makes it difficu...
Amateur sports activities an economic boost to state, committee hears
By Ricky Campbell
Officials say they're looking to invite Cubans to tournaments; federal immigration policies not yet a concern
Student loan tax credit proposed for 2017
By Nick Longworth
Every extra dollar can make a world of difference for former students facing the reality of monthly school loan payments.
Legislators recognized that constituents across the...
Hearing impaired Minnesotans seek to have needs considered in new buildings
By Chris Steller
Better acoustics, loop technology in public gathering spaces as essential to access by the hard-of-hearing as elevators are to those in wheelchairs.
House panel moves to rein in commissioner severance pay
By Chris Steller
The bill follows Gov. Mark Dayton’s approval of three month’s severance pay for some former cabinet members.
‘Solving inside problems from the outside’ to be new tech committee’s calling
By Ricky Campbell
Rep. Baker will head long-range initiative that House Speaker says will improve public interaction with its government.
Longstanding objections to state-owned lands reemerge
By Jonathan Mohr
Much of the state-owned land is in northeastern Minnesota, where there is concern about lost property tax revenue and fewer opportunities for private ownership.
Improvements proposed to 2015 nursing facility payment reforms
By Tory Cooney
When employees at Park River Estates Care Center in Coon Rapids were told they would be getting raises, some cried. Others thought the facility administrator was joking.
The...
MPR wants $200,000 more from state for biennium
By Ricky Campbell
Minnesota Public Radio is seeking $1.07 million in state funding in the upcoming biennium, a $200,000 increase for emergency alert systems, equipment maintenance in Greater Minn...
Student debt help program will look to continue past efforts
By Nick Longworth
Two-year pilot program, established by the Legislature in 2015, provides supplemental support by way of financial counseling, education and assistance through additional resources.
Cities would need more public input on development plans
By Chris Steller
Under HF330, a municipality seeking to impose a moratorium on housing-related development would have to hold a public hearing with a public notice published at least 10 days in advance.
A place to turn in times of crisis just a call — or text — away
By Tory Cooney
In 2014, 683 Minnesotans committed suicide, making it the eighth-leading cause of death in the state, according to a 2016 report by the Department of Health.
Minnesota’s sui...
