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May 19, 2013
Legislature
Minnesota’s Legislature, made up of the state’s Senate and House of Representatives, is currently controlled by a Republican majority. The state Legislature and Gov. Mark Dayton recently faced public scrutiny when disagreement over how to close the state’s projected $5 billion budget deficit caused a state government shutdown for 20 days — a state and national record.
May. 17, 2013
The House and Senate both voted to fund a University of Minnesota tuition freeze and the DREAM Act.
May. 16, 2013
The bill, which is expected to be heard in the Senate Friday, protects underage drinkers seeking emergency help.
May. 13, 2013
Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill Tuesday that will allow same-sex couples to get married in Minnesota starting Aug. 1.
May. 09, 2013
Gov. Mark Dayton has said he would sign the bill if it gets to his desk.
May. 07, 2013
The legislation has met opposition from policymakers outside the Twin Cities.
May. 07, 2013
For decades, same-sex student couples have been planning weddings — but a state vote as soon as this week will decide if they can finally make it legal.
May. 02, 2013
The bill, which makes higher education more accessible to undocumented students, earned bipartisan support.
May. 02, 2013
The bill would have expanded alcohol sales at more U arenas.
May. 01, 2013
The bill would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition.
Apr. 29, 2013
The House offered $18M less for the University in its higher education bill.
Apr. 25, 2013
Businesses would receive tax credits for giving students internships.
Apr. 25, 2013
The full House voted 86-44 Thursday to increase funding to the University of Minnesota that would freeze tuition for the next two years.
Apr. 24, 2013
The president also said it’s time the University considers raising out-of-state tuition.
Apr. 23, 2013
One bill would make it $10.55 by August 2015.
Apr. 23, 2013
Students joined citizens and policymakers to rally for clean energy and jobs.
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