Most of the $6.1 million in remaining credits – $4.4 million – were in the first-of-its-kind pool for underserved groups that are historically shut out from the program.
Read More »Anderson reflects on session’s major debates
As a key player in the debate over commissioner salaries, and the role of the state auditor, Rep. Sarah Anderson Anderson was involved in two disputes that effectively bookended the session.
Read More »Police survey shows broad public support
Some greet study with skepticism Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, which found an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans feel safe, and have a good relationship with their local police forces. Statewide, a total of 90 percent of Minnesotans either “strongly approve” (59 percent) or “somewhat approve” (31 percent) of the job done by law enforcement in their area
Read More »Administration basks in CNBC ranking, critics point to challenges
The state didn’t finish at the top in any individual category, but was in the top 10 for infrastructure, economy, quality of life and education.
Read More »Health care ruling sets off partisan responses
Minnesota wasn’t subject, individually, to the court’s decision, but Gov. Mark Dayton warned that a ruling that eliminated subsidies for other states would have “thrown the whole system into chaos.”
Read More »Despite MSOP ruling, Catch-22s remain for offender
It’s virtually impossible for clients to clear discharge hurdles.
Read More »Lawmakers plot next session’s bid for tax cuts
Tax bills from the House and Senate fizzled during the recent legislation session, casualties of a political firestorm that flared up mostly around transportation funding.
Read More »Little appetite for MSOP change
Despite a federal court ruling, elected officials are reluctant to give sex offenders more freedom.
Read More »Rep. Winkler looks back at his legislative career
In July, Winkler will follow his wife to Europe for at least for the foreseeable future.
Read More »No longer a pipe dream for Northrop: Rare organ to be reinstalled
The University of Minnesota raises $3.2 million to restore and reinstall Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ.
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