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.
Apr. 02, 2013
Despite bipartisan support over two years, a bill to incentivize internships outside the metro area continues to stall.
Mar. 29, 2013
The bill would require residents provide a permanent address and form of identification, issued from their home country.
Mar. 27, 2013
Dayton included one proposal in his budget; legislators also introduced a bill.
Mar. 27, 2013
State grant recipients get reduced aid if taking fewer than 15 credits.
Mar. 14, 2013
Minn. was an ideal location in the 1990s for movies due to “Snowbate.”
Mar. 13, 2013
The report found areas in which the University could be more efficient.
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  • Meghan Holden
Mar. 13, 2013
Underage drinkers seeking medical care would get legal amnesty.
Mar. 13, 2013
Committees in the state House and Senate voted to send the bill to the full Legislature.
Mar. 12, 2013
Legislators will take up a bill to give legal protection to underage drinkers.
Mar. 11, 2013
Hundreds gathered at the state Capitol to oppose legalizing same-sex marriage.
Mar. 07, 2013
Legislators are asking for funding to rev up the state’s movie-making.
Mar. 06, 2013
A bill would back open source educational materials.
Mar. 06, 2013
Legislators say expanding alcohol sales can bring the state revenue.
Feb. 28, 2013
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak spoke to College Democrats Wednesday about guns.
Feb. 28, 2013
A state bill would allow undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition.

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