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Legislature plans restrictions on electronic pull-tabs
A finish-line addition to this year's tax bill will clamp down on electronic pull-tabs, which have become a cash cow in Minnesota since they were ...
Minnesota Public Radio, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
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Vikings coach Bud Grant remembered at memorial service
The Minnesota Vikings and fans celebrated the life of Bud Grant with a memorial service Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The legendary former Vikings coach ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 22, 2023 7:19 am
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Minnesota Legislature enters final day after taxing weekend
Minnesota legislators face a midnight Monday deadline to finish the 2023 session after a busy weekend spent passing major elements of the DFL-authored budget plan.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 22, 2023 7:15 am
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5 things to know about the tax deal, rebate checks from the MN Capitol
House and Senate negotiators working on a tax bill at the Minnesota Capitol announced an agreement late Wednesday that includes tax rebates, child tax care ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:32 am
Health Updates
Minnesota legislators add hospital carve-out to nurse staffing bill
New language being considered by a legislative conference committee working on a health budget bill would exempt some hospitals from nurse staffing rules contained in ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:13 am
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Negotiators settle on Minnesota marijuana taxes, possession limits
Lawmakers writing Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill hope to complete that task as soon as Tuesday, which would set up decisive votes later in the week.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:10 am
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DFLers say they’ll bypass GOP on public works bill
Minnesota Democrats on Friday put up a $1.3 billion cash-only capital investment bill that they can pass through the Legislature without Republican backing.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 12, 2023 11:42 am
Education
Higher education budget bill with free college for families earning less than $80K headed to Walz
A bill that would provide education at public colleges and universities in Minnesota without cost for tuition to students from families with annual incomes of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 11, 2023 8:51 am
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Minnesota Senate weighs paid family and medical leave program
Minnesota’s Senate moved Monday to soften a proposed universal requirement for paid family and medical leave. It would give some employers slightly more flexibility in ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 8, 2023 3:00 pm
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Ettinger 1 of 4 applicants for U of M interim president
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents has selected four applicants to interview in its search for an interim president. Two of the finalists are ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 8, 2023 6:46 am
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Anti-overdose drug naloxone could soon be standard in Minnesota schools
Colleen Ronnei didn’t know what naloxone was when her 20-year-old son fatally overdosed on opioids in 2016.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:04 pm
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Minnesota House passes paid family leave program
The Minnesota House of Representatives on Tuesday approved an 18-week paid family and medical leave program that could take effect starting in 2025. The vote ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 10:50 am
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Proposed shift in funding for older adult services worries rural providers
A proposed revision in the funding formula for programs that serve older adults in Minnesota is raising concerns in rural areas of the state.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 1, 2023 2:01 pm
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Will April debates bring May deals? This week at Minnesota Capitol could tell
With just about three weeks left in the legislative session – and leaders considering an early finish – lawmakers are entering crunch time to resolve ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 1, 2023 1:56 pm
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Minnesota Legislature closes in on deal on rebates, Social Security tax break
A tax plan put in the mix by Senate DFLers would provide one-time rebate checks, child tax credits and a reduction — but not elimination ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 4:18 pm
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