Minnesota

Legislative progress after a decade of regression

By Eric Pusey, Minnesota Progressive Project

After ten years of Republican destruction, budget slashing and poor management and after the epic Marriage Restriction Amendment fight, the 2013 legislative session felt like a new, fresh start for Minnesota.

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New taxes, same-sex marriage mark 2013 session

By Sarah Lemagie, Session Weekly/Session Daily

New taxes and the legalization of same-sex marriage were hallmarks of a legislative session in which DFLers wielded more power than they’ve had in a generation.

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Innovative ideas brewing to house nearly 900 aging veterans

By Liz Stoever, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Since he was first elected to the House in 2006, Rep. John Ward (DFL-Baxter) has been working to get a veterans nursing home in Brainerd. And he’s not alone.

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What now for all those leftover bills?

By Lee Ann Schutz Wahi, Session Weekly/Session Daily

When the gavel came down on the legislature late Monday it didn't put an end to the business of the 88th session.

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Lawmakers approve $33 million for housing and homelessness-prevention programs

By Cynthia Boyd, MinnPost

The Legislature just approved $33 million in funding for housing and homelessness-prevention programs and the state has a new director to prevent and end homelessness.

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Jobs, economic development and housing budget bill makes important investments in our state

By Caitlin Biegler, Minnesota Budget Bites

As the 2013 Legislative Session closes, the final budget bills have been passed by the House and Senate. Last week the omnibus jobs, economic development and housing bill (House File 729) received its final vote in both houses, investing $89 million in additional general fund resources to strengthen the state’s economy by creating jobs, increasing workforce training opportunities and improving affordable housing options.

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Higher education omnibus budget bill increases financial aid, freezes tuition

By Caitlin Biegler, Minnesota Budget Bites

The higher education bill for the FY 2014-15 biennium (Senate File 1236) invests $250 million in additional general fund resources to help the state continue to build a highly educated workforce and make higher education more affordable for Minnesotans.

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Tax bill makes strides toward tax fairness, investments in our future

By Nan Madden, Minnesota Budget Bites

Governor Dayton, the House and Senate all made commitments this year to tax plans that would resolve the state’s budget deficit, fund investments and make the tax system less regressive. They had different priorities for how to get there, but they’ve agreed to an omnibus tax bill, House File 677, that maintains their commitment to those crucial goals.

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Minnesota loses jobs for second straight month

By Alex Christensen, Minnesota 2020

For the first time since Feburary 2010, Minnesota’s economy lost jobs two months in a row. The North Star State shed 11,400 jobs in April after dropping 3,300 in March.

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