Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Sales tax exemption sought on tickets for high school league activities
By Lee Ann Schutz
Bill would revive an exemption on Minnesota State High School League admissions with money going to help defray costs for activity participation.
New tool could help evaluate regulation of health professions
By Tory Cooney
The state regulates 56 health professions, ranging from doctors and doulas to athletic trainers and asbestos workers, through the Department of Health and 16 licensing boards.
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Farm loan bill clears first hurdle
By Jonathan Mohr
The Rural Finance Authority has helped provide nearly 3,000 low-interest loans to farmers over the last 30 years totaling $228 million. But when 2016 ended, so did the authority...
Work begins to confer health insurance relief package
By Ricky Campbell
Amendments to the proposals expected to be taken up when conference committee on HF1/SF1* meets Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Dayton collapses during State of the State address
By Jonathan Mohr
The governor is said to be doing well after the scare and is expected to lay out his budget proposal for the upcoming biennium Tuesday morning.
De-escalation training funding proffered for veteran interactions
By Ricky Campbell
Techniques provided to public safety officials said to help diffuse confrontational situations with those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
TPT looks for Vietnam film project funding
By Ricky Campbell
Twin Cities Public Television is turning to the Legislature to help fund nearly half of a $1.9 million project focused on a local angle to the Vietnam War.
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Real ID cleared for landing on House Floor
By Chris Steller
The House Ways and Means Committee approved HF3 Monday, sending the bill that would bring Minnesota into compliance with the federal Real ID Act to the House Floor.
History coalition seeks $43 million during upcoming biennium
By Jonathan Mohr
Based on the state’s most recent economic forecast and its own past expenditures, the Minnesota History Coalition is seeking $43 million for “history activities” during the upcoming biennium.
Starting Line: Is this the year for Sunday liquor sales?
By HPIS Staff
This week “Starting Line” puts the focus on Rep. Loon and HF30, which would end Minnesota's prohibition on Sunday liquor sales. Find out why she thinks this may be the year her bill becomes law.
Minnesota Index: State of the State addresses
By Chris Steller
Ahead of Gov. Mark Dayton's 2017 State of the State speech on Monday evening, this week's Minnesota Index takes a look at the history of the address.
Week in Review: Jan. 17-20
By HPIS Staff
The third week of the 2017 session wrapped up Thursday night with passage of a health insurance premium relief bill. A conference committee is expected to begin work early next week on differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.
House passes $315 million health insurance relief package
By Ricky Campbell
SF1 passes the House by a 73-54 vote, but DFLers object to proposed market reforms included in the bill.
Officer training requirements, funding concerns shared with House panel
By Mike Cook
Public safety departments across the state have growing concerns over the cost of training their officers.
Prizes for campaign cash? Bill would OK candidate fundraising raffles
By Chris Steller
HF111, sponsored by Rep. Jim Newberger (R-Becker) would make candidate campaign raffles legal in Minnesota.
