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.
Mar. 30, 2012
The Board of Regents has been a member short since Steve Sviggum resigned March 8.
Mar. 30, 2012
The University of Minnesota held its annual Capitol rally Friday.
Mar. 30, 2012
The Senate passed a similar provision Wednesday to allow alcohol in stadium suites and a designated area.
Mar. 28, 2012
The redrawn maps will be in effect for the 2013 city elections.
Mar. 28, 2012
The bill, while twice as large as the House version, gives the same amount of money to the University of Minneosta for construction projects.
Mar. 26, 2012
The bill would ask voters whether people should be required to show a photo ID at the polls.
Mar. 26, 2012
Rep. Phyllis Kahn has represented the University area in the state House since 1972.
Mar. 24, 2012
The bill would ask voters in November whether people should be required to show photo ID at the polls.
Mar. 22, 2012
President Eric Kaler discussed the state of the University.
Mar. 22, 2012
The House passed its version of the amendment early Wednesday.
Mar. 21, 2012
If the Senate also passes the amendment, it will appear on ballots this November.
Mar. 21, 2012
The Contraceptive Equity Act would require coverage of birth control without co-pay.
Mar. 21, 2012
The carp were recently found near Winona and could harm native fish.
Mar. 21, 2012
Phyllis Kahn represents the University of Minnesota area in the state House.
Mar. 19, 2012
The board approved a resolution that forced Sviggum to choose between his dual roles.

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