Legislative notebook: House to debate lockout unemployment payments
House members could soon debate whether companies have to pay unemployment through an entire employee lockout, such as the one at American Crystal Sugar. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Health bill cuts, but increases in some areas
The House health and human services budget combines new revenue, cuts and savings from changes such as federal health care reform to make an overall $150 million spending reduction. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Mayo comments upset lawmakers looking at funding
By Don Davis Minnesota lawmakers put Mayo Clinic leaders on the hot seat Wednesday, a day after the world-famous medical center’s leader said 49 other states would love to be its home. Rep. John Lesch,...
View ArticleU of M president: We need more money than Dayton provides
University of Minnesota officials want legislators to be more generous in funding their construction and repair requests than Gov. Mark Dayton. Continue reading →
View ArticleMinnesota Considers Requiring More Ignition Interlock Devices
Some Minnesota legislators want to change the behavior of people who drink and drive, and do it more quickly than under current law. The House public safety committee Thursday approved legislation to...
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