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Education advocate is moving on

By Erin Schmidtke, Session Weekly/Session Daily

At age eight, Rep. Mindy Greiling (DFL-Roseville) knew she wanted to become a teacher. Years later, her accomplishments would include earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education, teaching in St.MORE »

Essential health benefits discussion draws criticism

By Susan Hegarty, Session Weekly/Session Daily

With less than two years before individuals and employers choose new coverage plans as directed by the Affordable Care Act, local legislators are trying to wade through federal mechanics of mandated coverage and how new required services will impact health care costs.MORE »

Omnibus transportation policy bill proffered

By Mike Cook, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Speed limit violations, online driver’s education training and dollars for organ donation are part of a proposed omnibus transportation policy bill.MORE »

Good practices

By Susan Hegarty, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Somewhere in Brazil there is a piglet who has been squealing for her Minnesota swill.MORE »

Changing the rules, mid-game

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Imagine you’re a business owner, looking to construct a new building on property you’ve owned for many years. You spend several months and tens of thousands of dollars planning it. Finally, you submit your land use application to the city.MORE »

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