Minnesota Legislature
Last Day Arrives For Minn. Lawmakers
Come midnight, the Minnesota Legislature’s 2013 session will be history. But some must-pass items have yet to get final approval. They include a plan that raises $2.1 billion in new taxes and another measure to pay for core state agencies, such as the Revenue Department and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Measure On Minn. Lawmaker Pay Now On 2016 Ballot
Minnesota voters will decide in 2016 if the constitution should be changed to let an independent board set the pay of legislators. The state Senate voted 43-23 early Monday to put the proposed amendment on the statewide ballot. It follows a tighter House vote on the identical measure.
Minn. Capitol Renovation Could Get Last-Day Rescue
The Minnesota Legislature may resort to a stand-alone borrowing measure that would pay for state Capitol-related renovation costs and nothing more. The Senate unanimously passed the measure early Monday, leaving it for the House to decide on the session’s final day.
N.D. Billboards Meant To Attract Minnesota Consumers
North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota’s expense, and some politicians are not happy about it. The Greater North Dakota Chamber has created billboards that mock proposals in the Minnesota Legislature, including bills that would raise certain taxes.
Long Fight Forecast Over Minn. Daycare Union Bill
Nearly 100 amendments await Minnesota House lawmakers if they move ahead as planned on a bill that could lead to unionization of in-home day care providers and personal care attendants. The volume foreshadows a long fight should the House brings the bill up on Saturday as planned.
Lawmakers Closing In On Budget Deal
With time running out in this year’s session, Minnesota lawmakers appear to be close to a deal for the next state budget. It doesn’t involve taxing clothing or any changes to the alcohol tax, but there will be some noticeable changes for some people.
Dayton: Use Cigarette, Corporate Taxes For Stadium
A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion. Leaders of a House-Senate committee crafting a wider-ranging tax bill alluded to the new proposal while trading offers on Wednesday.
Time Erodes As Minn. Lawmakers Polish Budget Plan
Pressed for time, the Minnesota Legislature faced increasing urgency Thursday to start sending Gov. Mark Dayton the bills that make up the two-year, $37 billion state budget. Democrats running the Capitol have a late Monday deadline to pass the budget and avoid a special session.
Minnesota Gov. Dayton Signs Gay Marriage Bill
Minnesota’s governor is set to sign a bill legalizing gay marriage that will let same-sex couples hold weddings starting Aug. 1. Gov. Mark Dayton has repeatedly promised to sign the bill. He’s scheduled to do so during a ceremony at 5 p.m. Tuesday on the front steps of Minnesota’s Capitol in St. Paul.
Minn. Lawmakers Enter Homestretch Of 2013 Session
Minnesota lawmakers are bearing down for the legislative session’s homestretch. Monday marks one week until the mandatory adjournment deadline. Much is left to do. The House and Senate still need to pass compromise bills to comprise the state’s next two year budget.
Minn. Senate To Take Up Transportation Plan
A transportation finance bill that mostly keeps the status quo is rolling toward a vote in the Minnesota Senate.
Minn. Lawmaker Pay Plan Rests With Joint Panel
A pay raise plan for Minnesota elected officials is a key point of difference as a House-Senate panel begins negotiations on a state agency budget bill.
Minn. Budget Debate Hits Lull Until Big Deal Made
Minnesota lawmakers have entered the waiting phase of the debate over a new two-year state budget.
State, Federal Proposals Seek To Add Tax To Online Sales
Consumers may not like it, but a lot of small businesses say it will help them survive. We’re talking about state sales tax being applied to online purchases.
Votes Ahead For Bills That Make Up Minn. Budget
A week of votes on a slate of budget bills is ahead in the Minnesota Legislature, which is braced for long hours.
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