A 2025 law created state statute relating to the Veterans of the Secret War in Laos who served honorably with special guerrilla units or other irregular forces “in support of the armed forces of the United States at any time during the period beginning …
Base pay for National Guard members called to state service under emergency executive order has not changed since 1997. Under current law, the rate is $130 per day. Rep. Bjorn Olson (R-Fairmont) sponsors HF4615/SF4807*, as amended to include the House …
— UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. The House Ethics Committee heard competing DFL and Republican complaints Friday alleging that two members left a committee meeting to drink at a St. Paul restaurant and another member worked as a lobbyist while he served as a …
A quarter of Minnesotans live in a homeowner association and 82% of new homes are in an HOA. But state law hasn’t kept pace with the growing practice, which has led to the “wild west” in some instances and stories from Minnesotans about how their dream …
Don’t call it an omnibus bill. It’s a policy package. But whatever name one uses, the 81-page public safety policy bill, with its 91 sections and language from more than a dozen other bills passed the House Thursday on a 116-16 vote. Because the House …
Technology is great until it isn’t, a testifier told the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee when it heard a bill aimed at addressing payment problems for landlords and tenants — sometimes caused when digital platforms fail. Twice amended before …
They’re calling it “The Take It Back Act.” So said Rep. Patti Anderson (R-Dellwood) of HF5040, a bill she sponsors that, as amended, would impose a tax on a person or organization convicted of fraud in a state or federal court. The tax would be equal to …
“Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to place a limit of two terms on the offices of governor and lieutenant governor beginning with candidates elected in 2026?” That’s the question Rep. Jimmy Gordon (R-Isanti) wishes to pose to Minnesota voters in …
A bicameral, bipartisan effort to address one of the top topics of this legislative session cleared a key House committee late Wednesday. And it took quite a while to get to this point. “This represents a substantial action and a substantial step forward,” …
A bill to bring the state into alignment with the Medicaid cuts, changes and restrictions included in HR1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” awaits action by the full House. Included in the omnibus health finance bill, the language would primarily bring the …
“How much is enough?” That was a central question in Wednesday’s House Taxes Committee debate over HF4845, a bill sponsored by Rep. Athena Hollins (DFL-St. Paul) that would create a new fifth income tax tier, an idea that seems to surface annually. Hollins …
“We’re not done. Not by a long shot.” Gov. Tim Walz used those words repeatedly during the final State of the State address of his eight-year tenure. Reflecting upon all that the state and its government have endured and accomplished since 2018, Walz spent …
The state’s flagship trauma care and safety net hospital is in trouble and desperately looking to the Legislature for solutions to waylay potential permanent closure. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minnesota’s largest emergency department and trauma …
The House Ethics Committee adopted procedures for handling ethics complaints filed against three members and set probable cause hearings for 10 a.m. Friday. A complaint against Rep. Elliott Engen (R-Lino Lakes) and Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) …
Big sports events mean big money. Whenever the idea is pitched of having Minnesota play host to a major sporting event like the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer games or NCAA basketball tournaments, civic leaders inevitably speak of what an economic windfall …
When voters go to the polls in just over six months, the state’s constitutional offices will be on the ballot. So will all 201 legislative seats and maybe some county, city and school board positions. Folks casting ballots on Nov. 3 might also fill in a …
When someone suffering from opioid use disorder decides to get help, the clock starts ticking immediately. “The withdrawal is the worst part and that’s what’s preventing people from getting help,” said Rep. Dave Baker (R-Willmar). He sponsors HF4493 that …
Using solemn tones, Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview) spoke Monday before the House Ways and Means Committee where members approved spending $24.2 million this biennium on enhanced security measures at the State Capitol and state courts. “As we all know, …
A pilot program created in 2023 to help Minnesotans fortify their homes against extreme weather would be funded under a proposal before lawmakers. The Strengthen Minnesota Homes program provides grants for homeowners to strengthen their roofs to meet the …
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