Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Porcupines and bonding and reps, oh my!
By Graham Johnson
A four-legged testifier stole the show Thursday at the House Capital Investment Committee.
Aspen, a North American porcupine, is one of the Minnesota Zoo’s ambassadors, name...
No banning permit to carry holders from having firearm in Capitol Complex
By Mike Cook
A State Capitol hearing room was not packed for a bill related to firearms; however, there was no way to know if any attendees were packing heat.
A person with a permit to c...
Commerce committee looks ahead to reinsurance’s future with bill extension
By Lisa Kaczke
Minnesota will need to reapply for the state innovation waiver for its reinsurance program next year, but lawmakers well versed on the topic won’t be at the Capitol to do so.
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Public safety panel advances bill modifying rules on Brady-Giglio designations
By Tim Walker
Every profession has its bad apples — those who don’t live up to the standards set by their professions.
Think of doctors who veer away from the Hippocratic Oath for money o...
Bill aims to curb private equity purchases of single-family homes
By Margaret Stevens
When it comes to the housing market, families – especially first-time homebuyers – simply can’t compete against companies with deep pockets.
That’s what Rep. Esther Agbaje (...
Limiting federal law enforcement access to child care facilities fails along party lines
By Winter Keefer
Anna Stallman, a parent of a student at a south Minneapolis Spanish immersion school, set a scene for legislators Wednesday.
“Little ones, excited to start their day, hands ...
House panel lays over pre-K, kindergarten screen time prohibition
By Graham Johnson
How young is too young for screen time?
Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura (DFL-Mpls) argued that preschool and kindergarten is too young — at least during school hours — before the ...
Minnesota’s move to autonomous vehicles stalls in transportation committee
By Rob Hubbard
The day of the empty driver’s seat is upon us.
If you’ve visited one of the 10 states where rideshare company Waymo operates, you may have seen a vehicle with no one behind ...
Legislators’ addresses could be stripped from campaign documents
By Graham Johnson
In the wake of the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in June 2025, legislators’ home addresses were removed from campaign committee registration information on th...
House members hear updates as PROMISE Act funds top $100 million
By Margaret Stevens
With more than $100 million in state revenue circulating through the PROMISE Act and heightened scrutiny of potential fraud at the Capitol, a committee co-chair wanted an update...
Companies may be banned from using personal data to set different prices for customers
By Lisa Kaczke
Avant Garden Bookstore in Anoka has built goodwill in the community through events and fundraising, but the independent bookseller can’t compete with the big box stores and onli...
Clarification sought for state department resources to aid groups helping veterans
By Mike Cook
Clarity is the goal of a cost-free proposal receiving support on a foggy morning outside the Capitol.
And it’s a proposal aiming to help groups who serve veterans.
Spons...
Bipartisan bill would update policies around mental health services
By Winter Keefer
A specific credential is required of many who work with children and youth diagnosed with serious mental illness, leading to a lack of professionals.
“Finding a child and ad...
Party-line vote halts plan to have BCA investigate killings by federal agents
By Tim Walker
Every peace officer-involved shooting in Minnesota needs to be investigated fully by the state, regardless of whether the officer involved is from a federal, state or local law ...
Supporters say renovations to ‘Starter Homes Act’ would expand housing options, allow city choice
By Margaret Stevens
Supporters of statewide zoning reforms say Minnesota’s chronic housing shortage is driven in part by complex local regulations that delay permits, add to land costs, and kill vi...
