The Senate this week passed a deficiency bill and a resolution about labor less than 24 hours after both were introduced. The bills went straight to the floor with no hearings in committee, proving that the Senate can move quickly… Read More »Senate can, should act quickly on police reform bills
Thursday, April 22 marks Earth Day, a global holiday in recognition of the planet and the action needed to protect it. Millions across the globe celebrate this holiday and the natural beauty of our world and acknowledge the crucial demand… Read More »Earth Day celebration as a call to action
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance is now live for renters who owe back rent. Assistance is also available for past-due utilities. Renters looking to see if they qualify should examine this document. Additionally, there is a landlord checklist for any landlords… Read More »RentHelpMN launches to help those struggling to afford rent
This year’s Legacy Finance Omnibus Bill passed off the Senate floor unanimously this week. The bill appropriates funding from the four ‘legacy’ funds that were established by the Legacy Constitutional Amendment approved by Minnesota voters in 2008. The four funds… Read More »Legacy omnibus bill sees unanimous support in Senate
A jury in Hennepin County this week found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on three charges in the murder of George Floyd: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Chauvin is currently imprisoned and awaiting sentencing, which is… Read More »Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges
The Senate passed this year’s Environment Omnibus Bill this week, after an extensive discussion on the floor and multiple DFL attempts to make the bill better. DFLers offered close to a dozen amendments to make the bill more bipartisan and… Read More »Senate passes controversial environment budget bill loaded with problematic policy