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Predictive market wagering ban added to public safety package that passes House
By Tim Walker
Don’t call it an omnibus bill. It’s a policy package.
But whatever name one uses, the 81-page public safety policy bill, with its 91 sections and language from more than a dozen other bills passed the House Thursday on a 116-16 vote.
Because the House amended HF3990/SF4760*– and amended it further – the bill must now return to the Senate for concurrence.
Rep. Paul Novotny (R-Elk River), who sponsors HF3990, said there was no horse-trading when putting the package together, meaning there were no bargaining sessions or reciprocal concessions to reach a consensus.
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Week in Review: March 23-27
By Lisa Kaczke
Phew, we made it to the first and second committee deadlines.
Committees had jam-packed agendas this week as policy bills needed to be through most committees by today.
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Boating restrictions needed to help wild rice recover, supporters say
By Tim Walker
There are several core symbols of Minnesota.
A short but not all-inclusive list would be walleyes, loons, and even giant beavers, named the state fossil last session. Wild r...
Bill would tie state financial aid to post-degree earnings
By Margaret Stevens
New federal rules aim to stop federal student-aid dollars from flowing to low-earning degree programs.
Proposed legislation laid over Thursday by the House Higher Educatio...
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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How short are the Legislature's short sessions?
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) was ready to end the session March 25, making the motion to adjourn sine die. But not enough of his colleagues shared that sentiment, defeating ...
Stable budget outlook projects $3.7 billion surplus now, no deficit in next biennium
By Lisa Kaczke
The projected surplus for Fiscal Years 2026-27 is now higher than it was in the November estimate, and no deficit is projected for the next biennium.
“Minnesota’s budge...
