St. Paul, Minn—Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) elaborated on other issues DFL Senators would like considered in negotiations for a potential Special Session this morning, in addition to unemployment benefits for steelworkers in Northern Minnesota and REAL ID compliance.… Read More »Bakk highlights needed focus on challenges facing the Black community in Minnesota
(Northfield, MN)- When the Minnesota Legislature started its business several months ago, the state had a nearly two billion dollar surplus, but the House and Senate disagreed on many fiscal and policy issues. This year saw plenty of drama, including… Read More »Sen. Dahle: Reflections on the 2015 Legislative Session
Sen. Hoffman explains his Special Session votes Sen. John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) voted for good governing on Friday, taking part in his first legislative special session since being elected. The Minnesota Legislature met on Friday morning to vote on six bills… Read More »Sen. Hoffman: Special Session About Good Governing
ST. PAUL, MINN – During this legislative session, Senator Tom Saxhaug (DFL-Grand Rapids) was happy to have passed bills into law that contained a number of high-profile issues. In the education bill, Saxhaug advocated for the American Indian students, citing… Read More »2015 Legislative Session Brings Big Wins to the Northwoods
Bill invests in needed infrastructure repairs and maintenance ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Legislature has passed a $373.4 million Bonding Bill during its one-day Special Session on Friday. Senate Capital Investment Chair Sen. LeRoy Stumpf (DFL-Plummer) helped draft the bipartisan… Read More »$373.4 Million Bonding Bill Passes in Special Session
“Individual commitment to a group effort–that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” — Vince Lombardi House and Senate leaders have finally arrived at an agreement with Governor Dayton on E-12 funding.… Read More »Sen. Wiger: Special Session Leads to Historic Investment in Education