Government

House, Senate pass omnibus environment, agriculture bill

By Jonathan Mohr, Session Daily

Several controversial fee increases were removed during the conference committee process, but the omnibus environment, natural resources and agriculture finance and policy bill still received several hours of criticism on the House floor Saturday evening before being passed by a 71-60 vote. Passed 42-23 by the Senate about 90 minutes later, the bill now goes to the governor.

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Health care appropriations target children's services

By Susan Hegarty, Session Daily

Besides authorizing Medical Assistance coverage for early intervention treatment of children with autism, a bill re-passed by the House late Friday would require large employers to offer insurance benefits for autism spectrum disorder therapy.

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Agreement reached on rate for top-tier earners

By Lee Ann Schutz Wahi, Session Daily

House Speaker Paul Thissen announces May 16 that legislative leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton have come to an agreement on the details of the omnibus tax bill. It includes a 2 percent increase in income taxes on the top 2 percent of earners and a $1.60 increase in the cigarette tax. (Photo by Paul Battaglia)

Legislative leaders and the governor announced an agreement on how they want to raise the $2 billion in new revenue to balance the next biennial budget.

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House, Senate cut deal on higher education budget

By Sarah Lemagie, Session Daily

The House and Senate have struck a deal on a budget bill that would freeze tuition for in-state undergraduates at the state’s public colleges and universities.

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Omnibus public safety and judiciary conference bill going to governor

By Mike Cook, Session Daily

Rep. Michael Paymar answers a question during May 16 floor debate on the conference committee report on SF671, the omnibus public safety and judiciary bill. (Photo by Paul Battaglia)

Legislative approval has been given to an omnibus bill that would provide more than $100 million in new funding for the state’s judiciary and public safety areas.

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House passes first omnibus budget bill

By Staff, Session Daily

A large tax cut for businesses, particularly small ones, is one of the many highlights supporters point to in the first omnibus budget bill to receive approval from the House.

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Governor, House and Senate move forward with budget framework in place

By Staff, Minnesota Budget Bites

As the 2013 Legislative Session quickly draws to a close, the final pieces of the budget are coming into place. Over the weekend, Governor Dayton and House and Senate leaders agreed to a budget framework for the upcoming FY 2014-15 biennium that raises significant revenues to close the state’s budget deficit and make critical investments in the building blocks of our future economic success.

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House and Senate begin talks on higher education spending

By Sarah Lemagie, Session Daily

With a week left until the Legislature is due to adjourn, Senate and House members are starting to hammer out the differences in their funding plans for Minnesota’s public colleges and universities.

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A budget deal for Mother's Day

By Jonathan Mohr, Session Daily

House Speaker Paul Thissen speaks about the budget agreement that DFL leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton, right, had come to May 12, calling it fair and responsible. Also pictured are, from left, Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, Sen. Katie Sieben and House Majority Leader Erin Murphy. (Photo by Paul Battaglia)

With the close of session drawing near, Gov. Mark Dayton and House and Senate DFL leaders have reached agreement on the broad outlines of a budget for the upcoming biennium.

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House passes $538 million omnibus legacy bill

By Jonathan Mohr, Session Daily

Despite taking a somewhat uncertain path to its approval, the House voted 70-55 to pass the $538 million omnibus legacy bill, HF1183, Friday evening.

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