Minnesota State Legislature

MN House Vote May Roll Back Low-Wage Workers’ Gains

150,000 low-wage workers may lose their hard-earned sick and safe time gains after a vote taken by the MN House last week.
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Minnesota Oil Train Safety On “Right Track”, But Still A Battle With Railroad Lobbyists

Trains with flammable crude oil and hazardous materials rumble next to people's homes across Minnesota on a daily basis. The state has new regulations and training to reduce the hazard,…
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“Broken Hearts” Aimed At Blocking Pro-Gun Bills

Guns don't make Minnesota safer, and too often lead to heart-breaking stories — that was the Valentine's Day message from religious and gun safety groups to lawmakers.
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Bill That Wipes Out Minimum Wage Gains Advances Despite Intense Opposition

"This bill is about grinding the face of the poor,” theologian David Weiss told a packed public hearing on Monday about a bill that could nullify local minimum wage laws…
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Video Replay: Governor Dayton Delivers His 2017 State Of State Address

Governor Mark Dayton delivered his 2017 State of the State address to Minnesota House and Senate members.
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Union: MN Budget Surplus Should Help Working Families

A group that represents working Minnesotans is asking the state Legislature not to blow the budget surplus on tax breaks for billionaires and big business.
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Dramatic End To MN Special Session Negotiations Captured On Video

A rare public negotiation between Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) and House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R) ended with both of them walking away.
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MN GOP “Out Of Touch” On Racial Disparities say DFL Lawmakers

Rep. Rena Moran (DFL) says her Republican colleagues in the Minnesota House are "out of touch" and "unrealistic" in not appropriating at least $50 million to deal with the state's…
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A New Day In Minnesota: In the Name of Love

"It's not time to pour the champagne yet," Rep. Steve Simon told a raucous throng celebrating after the vote in the Capitol Rotunda. "But it (the champagne) is chilling!!"
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MNGOP Stadium Plan Dead, Vote On “Vetted” Plan Monday

The Vikings stadium is dead, long live the Vikings stadium. One plan dies and another plan is given a green light for a vote at the Minnesota legislature.
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