Government efficiency sought in omnibus state government bill
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Legislators turned their attention to the efficiency of state government Saturday before passing the omnibus state government bill 73-56.
American Indian veterans seek a memorial on Capitol grounds
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Since 2005, Erma Vizenor, chair of the White Earth Nation and Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, has been working to secure a memorial for American Indian veterans, many of whom have served in wars as early as the American Revolution.
Water supply advisory group gets House OK to keep working
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The House passed a bill 78-53 Thursday to extend the sunset date for the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee.
Legislators’ shift away from Minnesota’s ‘dry’ laws leaves some consumer issues behind
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With the rise of craft breweries, small wineries and micro-distilleries, some Minnesota legislators have been working to make the state more liquor friendly.
Pension funds seek financial boost from contributors
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Funding deficiencies across several state public pension and retiree plans could mean a series of benefit reductions along with contribution increases.
Lack of funding could mean end of the Sunset Commission
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Among the provisions in the omnibus state government finance bill, a somewhat unexpected provision to end the Sunset Commission has caused the biggest stir.
A new investment method could be used to invest state retirement funds
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The State Board of Investment could start investing state retirement and other funds in swap contracts, an investment tool recently regulated by the federal government.
Bullying concerns call for new state resources
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The policies Minnesota schools have implemented to address bullying are not working, said Rep. Paul Marquart (DFL-Dilworth).
Training sought for helping veterans in crisis
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Public safety personnel could receive training to prepare themselves for handling veterans in crisis.
Committees deep in action next week as first deadline looms
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Gov. Mark Dayton’s announcement to eliminate taxes on business-to-business services from his budget proposal received support from party leaders on both sides.