Legislative notebook: DFL seeks more money in jobs programs
House Democrats want to increase jobs-related funding by $46 million in the next two years. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Health bill cuts, but increases in some areas
The House health and human services budget combines new revenue, cuts and savings from changes such as federal health care reform to make an overall $150 million spending reduction. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: House OKs jobs bill
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis House members approved a jobs bill 75-57 Monday that funds job training, tax cuts for employers and other economic development measures. Investing in jobs and economic...
View ArticleHouse expands wage bill
The Minnesota House likely will approve a minimum wage increase later this week, after a committee Monday expanded the bill’s reach by doubling state-required parental leave for a new child. Continue...
View ArticleGOP Adds $8 Million For Broadband After Rural Objections
A week of intense criticism about lack of broadband funding in a House funding bill ended Friday with $8 million being set aside for high-speed Internet development. The $8 million is a far cry from...
View ArticleSession Spotlight Bill On Hold
Minnesota senators at midday today delayed public debate on a bill funding environment and agriculture programs, the most controversial part of a historic special legislative session. Senate...
View ArticleLegislative Notebook: Jobs-energy Bill Funds Aircraft To Jobless Payments
Legislators approved a jobs and energy bill that funds workforce housing, job training and broadband expansion. The bill passed in a Friday special legislative session provides a $4 million loan to...
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Unemployment Aid Easily Passes, But With ‘poison Pill’
Minnesota Rep. Jason Metsa of Virginia argues Thursday, March 17, 2016, in favor of splitting an unemployment bill into two, an effort to speed benefits to laid-off Iron Range workers. (Forum News...
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