MINNESOTANEWS
Deal eludes Pawlenty, lawmakers
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – It was a week before they must go home for a year, but with no deal to balance the budget Minnesota legislators Monday debated health-care reform, a constitutional amendment and whether to allow dogs on cafe patios.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente , May 13, 2008
Bemidji kicks off Sesquicentennial week
Minnesota NewsBEMIDJI, Minn. -- While eating pancakes early Monday morning at the Bemidji Senior Center, Gov. Tim Pawlenty asked Jody Tolbert what she thought was great about Minnesota.
By Brad Swenson, Pioneer Political Editor , May 13, 2008
State would study impact of lake home rentals on resort industry
People who rent their lakefront homes may be adversely affecting resorts, which already face hardships to keep their cabins open, says Assistant House Majority Leader Frank Moe, DFL-Bemidji.By Brad Swenson, Bemidji Pioneer , May 12, 2008
Booster seats booted from bill
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – Pawlenty administration officials and legislators paved over a pothole that prevented agreement on highway safety issues Wednesday, but a transportation bill containing those issues faces a likely rough road today when representatives debate a strict seatbelt provision.
By Don Davis , May 08, 2008
Lawmakers reject plan prohibiting shorter school days
Minnesota schools should be allowed to shorten their school days, representatives decided Monday while debating an education policy bill.April 30, 2008
House votes to back sex ed policy
School districts would be required to offer a comprehensive sexual education program to students in grades 7 to 12 under a bill the Minnesota House passed after an hours-long debate stretched into late Monday.April 30, 2008
Reps say no smokes, lottery tickets with welfare cash
Minnesota NewsRepresentatives decided Minnesota welfare recipients should be prohibited from using state-funded cash assistance to buy alcohol, tobacco or lottery tickets.
April 30, 2008
Lawmakers eliminate controls on infant's sleep position
Minnesota representatives voted Monday to eliminate a plan calling for a doctor’s order before a daycare provider places an infant on its back or stomach for sleep.April 30, 2008
Democrats dream of congressional vote
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – Minnesota Democrats like their chances to take at least seven of Minnesota’s congressional seats this fall – and they plan a strong campaign for the eighth.
By Scott Wente , April 25, 2008
Fed official named transportation chief
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – A federal highway administrator honored for his work following the Minneapolis bridge collapse becomes Minnesota’s new transportation commissioner next week.
By Don Davis , April 22, 2008
Bovine TB bill nears final House vote
A plan to spend more than $6 million to help fight bovine tuberculosis is nearing a final Minnesota House vote.April 16, 2008
JOBZ backed by Pawlenty
If a bill arrives on Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s desk that eliminates the Job Opportunity Building Zones program, it faces a veto.April 11, 2008
‘Hannah Montana’ bill would prevent early ticket sellouts
Senators offered preliminary backing Monday for a bill banning the use of computer software to interfere with concert and event ticket sales.By Don Davis and Scott Wente , April 09, 2008
Senate passes budget bill
The Senate gave final approval Monday to its plan to balance the state’s $935 million budget deficit.By Don Davis and Scott Wente , April 09, 2008
Bill allows easier voting for military personnel
Representatives voted 129-0 to make it easier for military personnel and others overseas to cast Minnesota ballots.April 09, 2008
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