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The Capitol Note: Senate passes cell-phone tracking regulations
The Senate passed a measure on Tuesday that would enhance the regulation of cell-phone tracking devices currently used by at least two law enforcement organizations in the state. The Senate version, however, was amended at the last minute to weaken the legal standard allowing only limited access to citizens' location information, according to privacy advocates
Spring break is campaign time in greater Minnesota
DFLers hit swing districts to push accomplishments.
The Capitol Note: Democrats lead legislative fundraising contest
In the governor’s race, businessman Scott Honour out-raised Gov. Mark Dayton.
The Capitol Note: House and Senate agree on minimum wage
1) The Senate passed a measure on Tuesday that would enhance the regulation of cell-phone tracking devices currently used by at least two law enforcement organizations in the state. The Senate version, however, was amended at the last minute to weaken the legal standard allowing only limited access to citizens’ location information, according to privacy ...
DFL leaders announce minimum wage deal
The stalemate between DFLers in the House and Senate over the minimum wage ended Monday as leadership from both chambers announced a deal to bump the minimum wage to $9.50 over the next three years.
The Capitol Note: House passes $322 million supplemental budget after tax relief
1) The Senate passed a measure on Tuesday that would enhance the regulation of cell-phone tracking devices currently used by at least two law enforcement organizations in the state. The Senate version, however, was amended at the last minute to weaken the legal standard allowing only limited access to citizens’ location information, according to privacy ...
Anti-bullying bill passes Senate vote
The approval sends the bill to the House, where House Speaker Paul Thissen has said his caucus intends to adopt the Senate language.
The Capitol Note: House and Senate poised to move on supplemental budget
The most important spending to many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, a 5 percent pay hike for home and community-based services workers, will cost a projected $91 million.
The Capitol Note: GOP delays Senate tax vote for review of details
1) The Senate passed a measure on Tuesday that would enhance the regulation of cell-phone tracking devices currently used by at least two law enforcement organizations in the state. The Senate version, however, was amended at the last minute to weaken the legal standard allowing only limited access to citizens’ location information, according to privacy ...
Senate tax cut vote delayed until Friday morning session
Senate Minority Leader David Hann argued that the bill was not fully vetted.
Transportation plan clears House committee despite doubt, opposition
The House Transportation Finance Committee passed a comprehensive funding package during a Thursday hearing, but the fate of that proposal remains very much in doubt.
School bullying bill looks cleared for passage
Revisions to the Senate version address objections from administrators and lawmakers.
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