Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Committee approves $3.9 million election finance bill
By Brian Basham
Future state elections could boast tighter cybersecurity and more dependability, giving Minnesotans better public confidence in the election system.
In a quick, all-in-one m...
House lawmakers eye tax on social media companies for collecting Minnesotans' data
By Rob Hubbard
When looking at the business model for companies specializing in social media, it might be helpful to steer away from the idea that you’re a “customer” in any conventional sense...
Omnibus veterans, military affairs bill proposes small spending increase
By Mike Cook
With a minimal biennial budget target increase, potential spending bumps for the Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs departments are few.
And there are a couple of cuts.
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Minnesota public safety officials warn of potential cuts under proposed budget
By Tim Walker
At $50 million, the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee has the second highest committee target set by House leaders for budget increases.
But at the same time,...
$2.14 billion funding bill aims to boost child welfare, early childhood programs
By Todd Abeln
A proposed $2.14 billion omnibus children and families finance bill would fund a child welfare system IT upgrade, early childhood education scholarships, and food insecurity and...
Housing panel advances budget bill with $75 million funding increase, focus on affordability
By Margaret Stevens
Rep. Spencer Igo (R-Wabana Township) said everyone involved with the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee can be proud of the budget bill they ultimately produced.
I...
Judiciary committee considers $1.43 billion budget bill for 2026-27 biennium
By Tim Walker
The omnibus judiciary finance bill would fund the courts, civil legal services, Guardian ad Litem Board, Tax Court, Uniform Laws Commission, Board on Judicial Standards, Board o...
Fire, emergency medical services could see state aid bump
By Rob Hubbard
When a big boost in state funding was sent to cities and counties in 2023, it was hailed by local leaders as something that would at last provide some relief to residents who ha...
$45 million increase proposed in state government spending bill
By Mike Cook
The omnibus state government finance bill contains $1.35 billion in spending for the 2026-27 biennium, a $45 million increase over February’s forecast base.
“It is a balance...
Lawmaker proposes $1 million for ‘Fresh Bucks’ program to expand access to fruits, vegetables
By Margaret Stevens
Building on the success of the well-regarded "Market Bucks" program, a bipartisan bill aims to expand access to fresh, nutritious food for Minnesotans participating in the Suppl...
Ag committee unveils $172 million funding bill for upcoming biennium
By Tim Walker
In his opening remarks Monday on the omnibus agriculture finance bill that he sponsors, Rep. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) gave thanks.
He thanked House staff who worked throug...
Week in Review March 31-April 4
By Lisa Kaczke
It was the week of the policy bills. Here’s what was approved ahead of Friday’s first and second committee deadlines:
Omnibus cannabis bill
Omnibus commerce policy...
Bill proposes more scrutiny for water usage at large data centers
By Tim Walker
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, could water ever truly become scarce?
Yes, says Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL-Maplewood), especially when considering the tremendous water resources t...
Bill proposes state higher education savings plan for newborns
By Todd Abeln
Higher education can be expensive and new parents may wonder how they will be able to pay for it.
To help parents begin saving for a post-secondary education, HF2908 would a...
As Minnesota's senior population grows, lawmakers see need for healthy aging push
By Mike Cook
Olmsted County Commissioner Gregg Wright added a little levity at a morning committee meeting.
“Aging is a bipartisan issue. I think you’re all aware that Republicans and De...
