Minnesota House Of Representatives

Behind the Ballot: College Student Runs For State Office

Andrew Ojeda is a junior at Macalester College in St. Paul, and he’s pulling all-nighters for a different reason this fall.

2012/09/28

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Colorful State Rep. Rukavina To Leave Minn. House

A 26-year veteran lawmaker known for his impassioned speeches and irreverent, borderline uncouth remarks is retiring from the Minnesota House.

2012/05/11

$496M State Construction Bill Passes House

The Minnesota House on Monday approved borrowing $496 million for statewide construction.

2012/05/07

Gov. Mark Dayton On WCCO Morning News

Gov. Mark Dayton joined Dave Lee on the WCCO Morning News to preview today’s stadium debate in the House of Representatives at the State Capitol.

2012/05/07

Hunting, Fishing Fees Could Increase

Hunting and fishing fees in Minnesota are on the verge of going up.

2012/04/27

Rep. Kriesel Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election

Freshman Minnesota Rep. John Kriesel announced Thursday morning he does not plan to seek re-election. Kriesel made the announcement on KFAN Radio.

2012/03/15

Minn. House Leader To Face Fellow Republican

Minnesota House Majority Leader Matt Dean is taking on a fellow Republican legislator as he seeks a fifth term at the Capitol.

2012/03/05

Minnesota House Passes Bill On Teacher Layoffs

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill Monday that would let schools lay off teachers based on their performance in the classroom rather than by seniority alone.

2012/02/16

Schedule Proposes April End To 2012 Minn. Session

Minnesota House Republicans say they’ll aim for an April conclusion to the 2012 legislative session, which would make it the earliest finish in more than a decade.

2011/12/14

Minn. House Picks Lawyer For Shutdown Litigation

The Republican-controlled House is turning to a former state Supreme Court chief justice to represent its interests in court proceedings over a looming government shutdown.

2011/06/21

House Committee Sets Up Floor Vote On Gay Marriage

The Rules Committee of the Minnesota House has narrowly approved a floor vote on the constitutional gay marriage amendment.

2011/05/18

House Subcommittee Hears Stillwater Bridge Bill

A bill allowing for a new four-lane bridge to be built over the St. Croix River south of Stillwater has gotten its first congressional hearing.

2011/05/04

House Subcommittee To Hear Stillwater Bridge Bill

A bill that would allow for construction of a four-lane bridge over the St. Croix River south of Stillwater gets its first congressional hearing Wednesday.

2011/05/03