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Apr 28, 2014

The Capitol Note: Medical marijuana proposal advances in Senate, future uncertain

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted 7-3, across party lines, to move the languishing proposal forward. It has so far passed one committee in the House. Sen. Scott Dibble, the measure's chief Senate sponsor, called the proposal a "responsible bill."

Apr 23, 2014

Senate panel to examine minority pay gap

The Select Committee on Disparities and Opportunities will be co-chaired by Sen. Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis, and Bobby Joe Champion, DFL-Minneapolis.

Apr 11, 2014

House, Senate send $9.50 minimum wage bill to Dayton’s desk

Dayton's signature would set the state on a path to have one of the highest minimum wages in the country.

Apr 10, 2014

The Capitol Note: Senate committee hears medical marijuana

1) A key Senate committee moved forward on Friday with a proposal that would allow patients with certain illnesses to use medical marijuana, according to the Star Tribune. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted 7-3, across party lines, to move the languishing proposal forward. It has so far passed one committee in the ...

Mar 26, 2014

The Capitol Note: Senate Democrats to caucus on House’s latest minimum wage deal

The "implicit price deflator" would be capped at a 3 percent annual increase.

Mar 4, 2014

The Capitol note: Minimum wage negotiations continue

House negotiators rejected the Senate’s $9.50 offer last night, in part because its application would have been restricted to big businesses.

Feb 14, 2014

Steve Simon holds fundraising lead in Secretary of State race

Simon's 2013 fundraising total was several times larger than both of his opposing candidates' total collections last year.

Nov 20, 2013

Anzelc proposes ballot initiative to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage

DFL Rep. Tom Anzelc, Balsam Township, said Wednesday that he plans to introduce a constitutional amendment next session that would raise the state's minimum wage from $6.15 per hour to $10 per hour by 2015 and adjust the rate in the future according to inflation. Many state employers play the federal minimum wage of $7.25.

Aug 27, 2013

House Democrats, Dayton start next minimum wage push

Gov. Mark Dayton, labor activists and House members made an appearance at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday to renew a push to raise the state's minimum wage from $6.25 per hour to $9.50 by 2015.

May 29, 2013

2013 session leaves unfinished business

Whether the 2013 legislative session in Minnesota was a successful one depends on which Democrat you ask. While many long-sought DFL priorities were achieved at the end of the five-month session, including gay marriage and increased spending on education, a handful of high-priority issues were ultimately shelved in 2013 in the hustle and bustle of crafting a $38 billion budget.

May 20, 2013

Lawmakers adjourn after last-minute machinations on bonding, taxes

Democrats who control the Legislature saved some politicking and deal-making on Capitol restoration bonding and taxes for the final hours of the regular 2013 Legislative session

May 17, 2013

Bakk changes tone on minimum wage deal

Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, who earlier this week said a proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage was likely dead, now says there’s a “very good chance” something could get done on the issue yet this year.

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