Minnesota Legislature
Session Daily Archive
A compendium of Session Daily articles dating back to 2004
Results:
Republican proposal to fund training of special education teachers garners bipartisan support
By Steve Abrams
Minnesota is facing a shortage of teachers in every district, across every discipline, at every grade level. But this shortage is especially dire in one particular area: special...
Proposal would lessen or eliminate penalties for receiving unintentional unemployment overpayments
By Tim Walker
The term “debtors’ prison” would seem to be a relic of the past.
But the term was heard several times Wednesday to describe the financial trap some people fall into when try...
Lawmakers may require future state construction projects to utilize greener building materials
By Steve Abrams
A unicorn was sighted at the Capitol Complex Wednesday – agreement between DFLers and Republicans, labor and management, and environmental activists and industry lobbyists on a ...
Renter’s credit could become a spring thing under tax bill
By Rob Hubbard
You probably don’t think of August as “tax time,” but you should if you rent your place of residence.
That’s because Aug. 15 is the deadline to file for the “renter’s credit...
As lawmakers face increased threats, bill could allow candidates to keep home addresses private
By Mike Cook
Politicians acknowledge that scrutiny comes with the position. Worrying about the safety of themselves and their family should not.
Especially in a post-Jan. 6 environment, ...
House, Senate hearing recommends four candidates to serve as U of M regents
By Rob Hubbard
As Big Ten women’s basketball teams prepared for their conference tournament in Minneapolis, the field of candidates for the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents reached i...
Votes are in: Plan to protect election officials gets a win in committee
By Mike Cook
It’d be hard to argue the statement that political rancor across the country continues to rise.
Unfortunately for people working at the polls — often friends and neighbors —...
House bill to require ethnic studies in Minnesota schools clears first committee stop
By Steve Abrams
During her freshman year of high school, Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura (DFL-Mpls) took a world studies class.
But that was a misnomer – by year’s end, the course had only covere...
Housing mediation program could resolve disputes out-of-court
By Tessa Pieper
Your spouse is always right.
For everyone else, mediation may be necessary to resolve conflict.
In the case of housing disputes, a landlord-tenant mediation grant progra...
Ag bill aims to reduce financial risk of launching new soil health practices
By Margaret Stevens
As much as farmers care about their land now and in the future, initiating new soil health practices can be a big job, said Carolyn Olson, an organic farmer and vice president o...
Buildings the state’s next focus for lowering emissions
By Rob Hubbard
They call it “sip,” as opposed to “gulp.” But it’s actually spelled “CIP,” and stands for the Conservation Improvement Program. Initiated in the Next Generation Energy Act of 20...
Sponsor says bill to cap probation terms at five years would relieve state’s ‘overburdened’ system
By Tim Walker
Sentenced in 2013 for a drug possession, Jennifer Schroeder received one year in jail and 40 years on probation.
She won’t be off probation until 2053 when she’ll be 71. Unt...
Governor’s tax proposals include cuts, credits and checks
By Rob Hubbard
“Walz checks” are only the beginning.
Yes, the big-ticket item in the tax proposals Gov. Tim Walz has brought to the Legislature is a one-time refundable tax credit. But tha...
Grants proposed to help expand dental provider access to Minnesotans on public programs
By Tessa Pieper
Professionals recommend going to the dentist every six months.
That is, if you can find one.
For Minnesotans on public programs, not all dental providers accept their in...
House panel OKs bill to prohibit employers from asking applicants about past salaries
By Tim Walker
A starting salary can set a person’s earning potential for an entire career. That works against women and others who continue to face salary discrimination in the workplace.
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