MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATURE
According to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice, within Indian Country, nearly half of all Native women - 46% - have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by…
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With unemployment insurance back in the news, as a governmental response to the economic impacts of Covid-19, here's a look back at what it is and why it matters.
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A bill aimed directly at combating sexual harassment in the Minnesota Legislature won't be coming up for a vote this session. A subcommittee on workplace safety and respect still plans…
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School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven demanded the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict guns. Sen. Warren Limmer said he was out of order and called…
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On a mostly party line vote, a pair of gun violence prevention bills are stalled in a Minnesota House committee. Advocates of the bills aren't giving up.
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Lawyers for the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Mark Dayton took turns Monday morning trying to convince the Minnesota Supreme Court to decide a constitutional battle in their favor.
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An August 28 Minnesota Supreme court date has been set in the constitutional battle between Governor Mark Dayton and the legislature. Both sides say they'd like the balance of power…
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Ramsey County District Court judge has ruled that Governor Mark Dayton's line-item veto of funding for the legislature is unconstitutional. Dayton will appeal the ruling to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
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The state office that informs Minnesota lawmakers about the job and pay-related challenges faced by women in the state has been eliminated. Minnesota lawmakers outlawed staffing the Office on the…
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