Minnesota Legislature from Minnesota Public Radio

Groups lining up to push for more education funding

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:35:43 -0600

Funding for schools is sure to be a hot topic at the state Capitol next year, and groups calling for more money are gearing up for the fight.

Minnesota government revenue dips in October

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:06:51 -0600

A monthly revenue update from state budget officials shows that individual income taxes, corporate taxes and sales taxes were all lower than projected.

Pawlenty hopes to boost 'green' jobs

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:28:16 -0600

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he will push tax credits and other incentives to companies that add jobs in the renewable energy field.

Public defenders moonlight to pay off school debt

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:30:00 -0600

Many public defenders work side jobs because their salaries aren't high enough to pay off law school debt.

State gets Medicaid waiver for parents' health insurance

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:36 -0600

Minnesota has received a federal waiver that will keep 18,000 parents eligible for health insurance.

DFLers pick up two seats in Minnesota House

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:23:09 -0600

With Democrats now controlling the Minnesota House by the strongest majority in 16 years, the leader of minority Republicans says he's not sure he wants the job anymore.

House DFLers race for a veto-proof majority

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:00:40 -0500

One of the uncertainties this election season is how many Democrats will win Minnesota House seats. DFLers are just a handful of seats away from a veto-proof majority.

Edina lawmaker goes it alone after override vote

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0500

One of the "override six," Rep. Ron Erhardt is seeking re-election to a 10th term in the Minnesota House. But this time he's running as an independent.

State's revenue edges up in quarter

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:44:48 -0500

A new state estimate of quarterly revenue shows the state brought in slightly more money than expected.

Dems seek veto-proof House majority

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:44:36 -0500

When Minnesotans go to the polls November 4th, they could deliver a major change to state government.

Pawlenty renews push to change teaching rules

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:31:24 -0500

Gov. Tim Pawlenty traveled the state today to discuss education initiatives he'd like to see pass during next year's legislative session. Some of the ideas might sound familiar because Pawlenty has pursued them before.

State courts seek $54 million to avoid cuts

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:12:51 -0500

Minnesota court leaders say they need an extra $54 million or they will have to cut hundreds of jobs and force delays in hearing cases.

Minnesota counties say they're stiffed on jail costs

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:14:48 -0500

Minnesota counties say local governments can no longer afford to house short term offenders in county jails. They want the state to stop passing the buck to counties.

Tuition increase included in proposed U budget

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:34 -0500

University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks unveiled his budget proposal today, which will ask lawmakers for nearly $150 million in new money. It also calls for a 4.5 percent increase in tuition.

Minnesota tax group urges 'no' vote on outdoors sales tax

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:21:59 -0500

Opponents of a proposed state sales tax increase for the outdoors and arts are ramping up their campaign to try to defeat the ballot measure this fall.