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Backlog spurs renewed calls to jettison MNsure
Republicans renewed their call for the state to begin transitioning to the federal healthcare.gov system.
Rulemaking duration clouds future of MNvest
Gov. Mark Dayton approved the measure as part of a reworked jobs bill that emerged in the special session.
Property owners face limited financing options for green upgrades
Despite rising interest from property owners and data showing significant long-term savings, risk-averse banks are slow to buy in.
MNsure price hikes raise politicians’ ire
Insurers' increases fuel the debates over MNsure's sustainability.
Special session’s to-do list grows after vetoes
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two more contentious budget bills, rejecting one bill on jobs and economic development and another on environment and agriculture.
Supporters worry lengthy rulemaking could hurt MNvest
An undetermined timetable to map out a MNvest oversight plan threatens a lag that could carry significant costs.
Jobs and energy panel shifting priorities
Broadband projects are out, tourism is in as the omnibus bill takes shape in the House.
House Republicans press business-friendly agenda
Republicans pitched targeted tax and regulatory relief for business owners as their top priority; other agenda items include major reforms to the state education system, transportation, elder care and insurance.
State puts forth plan to publicize insurance exchange products ahead of Oct. 1 rollout
Minnesota has apparently found a way to release details about what products will be sold on the state-run insurance marketplace -- MNsure -- when it opens for business on October 1.
Unclaimed property is among topics that auditor will scrutinize
The Commerce Department's Unclaimed Property Unit is among the areas that the Office of the Legislative Auditor is expected to scrutinize in the upcoming year. Altogether the Legislative Audit Commission's evaluation subcommittee picked 9 topics that deserve attention from the state agency.
Business lobby: few wins so far
Business interests still hoping some of their legislative priorities will be addressed in waning days of session.
MN Department of Commerce reorganizes
The lion's share of the state Department of Commerce is getting a makeover. Commissioner Mike Rothman says key parts of the agency's portfolio like consumer protection and insurance regulation are being overhauled.
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