Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Teacher retention funding bill seeks to keep educators in classrooms
By Graham Johnson
A 2024 survey of K-12 teachers found they have higher levels of burnout compared to other working adults.
In Minnesota, about a third of teachers leave the profession within...
Committee approves omnibus human services bill without debate
By Winter Keefer
Despite prior misgivings voiced by legislators over parts of the omnibus human services policy bill, it was approved with minimal discussion Thursday.
The House Human Servic...
Tax committee considers tax break on day care costs
By Rob Hubbard
“Putting a little money back into the pockets of Minnesotans” has been a frequently heard phrase this legislative session. Many a bill has been presented in committees with thos...
Criteria compliance requirement to get state grants clears committee
By Mike Cook
Certifying one’s eligibility could become a criterion to receive a state grant.
“This bill implements a simple concept that entities that steal from the state government sho...
Support for local journalists headlines panel conversation on internship plan
By Margaret Stevens
At a time when political divides often mirror the fractured national media landscape, lawmakers found common ground Thursday: the importance of strong local journalism.
Lawm...
Second time’s a charm for omnibus cannabis bill
By Lisa Kaczke
The omnibus cannabis policy bill was resurrected and sent on its way Thursday, albeit as a much skinnier version.
Confusion over a provision in the tentative agreement for H...
Minnesota won’t adopt safety net for people losing SNAP under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
By Winter Keefer
Tamera Walter is afraid she and her children will lose food access when changes to SNAP benefits included in the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” go into effect later this year.
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Cryptocurrency kiosk ban heads to House Floor as part of commerce package
By Lisa Kaczke
A prohibition on virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota is on its way to the House Floor.
It’s included in HF4188 that, as amended, is the omnibus commerce policy bill approve...
Public safety policy package bill sent to House Floor
By Tim Walker
A public safety policy package bill is headed to the House Floor.
The final policy package bill, HF3990, contains the language of public safety bills that were previously he...
Vehicle registration tax cut bill crashes in committee
By Rob Hubbard
Rep. Patti Anderson (R-Dellwood) wants to make it cheaper to drive in Minnesota. Perhaps a motor vehicle registration tax reduction would help.
That’s the focus of HF3562, a...
Commerce committee defeats omnibus cannabis policy bill – for now
By Lisa Kaczke
A disagreement over whether an agreement had been reached on a provision in a 12-bill package led to the defeat of the omnibus cannabis policy bill Wednesday.
Different bill...
Teachers may be required to complete dyslexia training for licensure
By Graham Johnson
School was incredibly difficult for Kimberly Zitek.
“My dyslexia was never identified, and like many dyslexic students, I learned ways to hide my struggles and fell through ...
Voters could receive statewide general election official voting guides by 2027
By Graham Johnson
Thirty-two states send out some form of voting guide to residents that detail how to vote, where to vote, and who will be on the ballot.
The House Elections Finance and Gove...
Medical Assistance coverage of weight loss drugs can continue for now
By Winter Keefer
What costs more money: Medical Assistance coverage of weight loss drugs or future coverage for comorbidities that stem from obesity?
As names like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounja...
Digital ads would be tax-free no more under bill
By Rob Hubbard
Once upon a time, the main place you’d find advertising was in a newspaper. But then billboards became ubiquitous, followed by commercials on radio, then television. Today, it’s...
