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Week in Review: March 25-27

Bright sunshine casts shadows upon freshly fallen snow March 27 following an early spring storm. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

It was a short week as lawmakers began their Easter Break Wednesday evening, but many committees were able to meet at least once before taking some much-needed time away.

House offices will be closed on March 29 and, no April Fools here, members won’t officially return until a noon floor session April 2. Committees will resume meeting that afternoon as well.

Have a safe, enjoyable break and here’s a look back at what happened over the last few days.

Ways and Means Committee OKs proposed $512 million supplemental budget on party-line vote


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Recent Dailies

House health panel approves proposal to provide medical debt relief
Walt Myers shares his experience with medical debt following the death of his wife. He was testifying before the House Health Finance and Policy Committee March 14 in support of HF1814. Rep. Liz Reyer sponsors the bill. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) Nearly 60% of people with medical debt have chosen not to get care due to cost. Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL-Eagan) quoted that information from a study by the Peterson Center on Hea...
Citing yearly gridlock, lawmakers push for more State Fair transportation options
The Minnesota State Fair can bring in hundreds of thousands of fairgoers each day — and accompanying traffic and parking problems — during its annual 12-day run. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) Forget death and taxes. State fairgoers know two things in life are certain: 1) more food than you expect can be served on a stick and 2) state fair traffic is a nightmare. ...
Child tax credit would expand to 18-year-olds under bill
If you are 17, going on 18, your family may be about to lose a tax credit. Minnesota families with children up to age 17 are eligible for the child tax credit, which is equa...
Measure to ease rules on obtaining postconviction relief heads to House Floor
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty testifies in support of a bill sponsored by Rep. Cedrick Frazier, left, that would amend the standard for petition for postconviction relief based on newly discovered evidence. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) Marvin Haynes walked out of the Stillwater prison in December a free man after spending nearly 20 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit. His innocence was determin...
Agency’s higher ed bill is mostly tweaks, but foster students express displeasure
“Infrastructure and implementation” is a phrase Gov. Tim Walz has used when asked what his administration would like to accomplish this legislative session. While “infrastructur...
Overdrawn food banks in line for cash infusion
Sarah Moberg, chief operations officer for Second Harvest Heartland, testifies in support of HF4150, sponsored by Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) Hungry Minnesotans often find help at food shelves which, in turn, get much of the sustenance they supply from food banks. But with the high cost of food fueling a record nu...
Memorial Day monetary cap contribution could be lifted
Rep. Joe Schomacker Memorial Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. Throughout Minnesota, it is commonplace for communit...
Libraries may be prohibited from banning books due to viewpoints, ideas or opinions
Karlton Laster, director of policy and organizing at OutFront Minnesota, testifies for a bill that would prohibit libraries from banning, removing or restricting access to books and materials based on their viewpoint and message. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) What’s the No. 1 request school boards have to the Minnesota School Boards Association the last two years? Library book policy, according to Terry Morrow, director of l...
Voters may weigh in on potential full-time Legislature, proposed redistricting commission
(House Photography file photo) A trio of topics in one ballot question this November could allow the Legislature to constantly meet. Per the state constitution, the Legislature is not permitted to meet in...
Prisoners could opt out of court-ordered treatment programs with religious aspects
Individuals leaving prison with a substance use disorder and ordered to enroll in a treatment program could forgo participation. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden ...

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