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.
Sep. 05, 2012
The two arenas would be permitted to sell alcohol in premium seating.
Sep. 04, 2012
The Legislature’s original question will appear on the ballot and Legislature has the authority to name proposed amendment questions.
Aug. 08, 2012
The state Supreme Court is deciding how the proposed constitutional amendments will be presented to voters.
Jul. 18, 2012
A decision is expected in August in time for the November election.
Jul. 11, 2012
More than 100 University employees gave to MN United.
Jul. 03, 2012
The University has already required students to have health care for 25 years.
Jun. 27, 2012
This year’s fest focused on the marriage amendment up for a vote in November.
Jun. 14, 2012
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority will oversee the financing and construction of the new Vikings stadium in Minneapolis.
May. 02, 2012
The law will go into effect in Minnesota in 2014 for grades 7-12.
Apr. 30, 2012
Safety professionals also opposed the proposal.
Apr. 25, 2012
The proposal was included in the higher education omnibus bill, which will go to a conference committee Wednesday.
Apr. 18, 2012
State legislators hope to end the session before May.
Apr. 11, 2012
Some faculty have said it would interfere with classes that only meet once each week.
Apr. 09, 2012
If passed in November, the next Legislature will have to work out the mandate’s details.
Apr. 04, 2012
Voters will decide in November whether people should be required to show photo identification at the polls.

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