LEGISLATURE
Child care providers go to court
By Don Davis Minnesota child care providers who want nothing to do with a union are taking a new law to federal court. The law Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton signed Friday allows home-based child care p...
Posted on 5/29/13 at 5:10 PM
I sure wasn't awake, but I'm glad someone was
I was long asleep, dreaming happy dreams. I wasn't awake. But others were. From accounts on Twitter, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Vikings' Stadium bill at 3:30 a.m. That means...
Posted on 5/10/12 at 10:27 AM
1961: Handsome, Personable Governor Visits
These days we don't call governors handsome unless they've won a handsomest governor contest or something a little more... objectively assessed....
Posted on 6/19/11 at 11:00 AM
Into the fray
As the Minnesota budget stalemate continues, it’s easy to imagine legislators being just plain frustrated by what’s taking place around them. Chances are the Democratic or Republican lawma...
Posted on 5/14/10 at 5:23 PM
Letter: We need to to get tougher yet on tobacco
Today we met with legislators from our Senate district on the “Raise It for Health” issue. We support an increase to tobacco products to stop young kids from starting and to encourage smokers to quit.By Sharon Erpestad and Madison Leighty, Wilder , April 23, 2013
Minnesota Senate stresses job creation with bill
ST. PAUL — Minnesota senators opted to spend $383 million on economic development opportunities, with an emphasis on creating jobs.By Don Davis , April 19, 2013
As others see it: Legalize Sunday liquor sales
It’s as predictable as champagne at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The Sunday liquor issue has surfaced again at the Minnesota Legislature.By The Free Press of Mankato , April 19, 2013
Letter: Support the Minnesota Child Victims Act
Current law says child sexual abuse victims immediately know they are injured and have until age 24 to file a lawsuit. Considering it can take decades for victims to confront the abuse, statutes of limitation are woefully short and act as an arbitrary barrier to justiceBy Jim Keenan, Executive Director, POR Emotional Wellness Services, Savage , April 17, 2013
Letter: Legislative survey results announced
By District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne , April 16, 2013
Letters: Health, human service cuts are ill-advised
NAMI Minnesota is deeply disappointed with the cuts being proposed to the health and human services budget at the state capitol.By Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI Minnesota, St. Paul , April 12, 2013
Letter: Cuts to long-term care are shocking, wrong
By District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake , April 09, 2013
Those tricky taxes: Complexities make reform difficult for legislators
By Danielle Killey , April 05, 2013
Letter: State’s payment rate to nursing homes must increase
Two weeks ago, legislative leaders in St. Paul released budget targets that should be of grave concern for Minnesota seniors and anyone who has a grandparent or parent in Long Term Care, or a family member who works in the profession.By Barb Atchison, South Shore and Crossroads Care Centers, Worthington , April 02, 2013
As others see it: Oversight failure hurts
People often wonder why Minnesotans have become so skeptical of state government. One needs look no further than the recent Legislative Auditor report on the Department of Human Services.By West Central Tribune , March 29, 2013
As others see it: Time for all-day K
Then a principal at Duluth’s Homecroft Elementary, Bill Gronseth saw with absolute clarity what studies had been touting for years: All-day kindergarten, as opposed to just half days, gave kids a jump-start on learning and led to remarkable academic success.By Duluth News Tribune , March 28, 2013
Letter: Dayton's latest budget proposals are too costly
By District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne , March 26, 2013
Letter: State legislation may increase your electric rates
Electric cooperatives support renewable energy, but pending state solar legislation goes too far and will increase electric rates for all Minnesotans.By Richard G. Burud, Federated General Manager and Dave A. Hansen, Federated Board President , March 21, 2013
Ready for reform
ST. PAUL — Minnesota is just a few steps away from some of the biggest health insurance reforms in recent history.
By Danielle Killey , March 15, 2013
Editorial: Take same-sex marriage issue to public
It remains to be seen whether same-sex marriage will be legalized in Minnesota during the current legislative session, but we think the effort to do so is a misplaced priority.By Daily Globe , March 14, 2013
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