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Apr 23, 2014

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

Apr 16, 2014

Spring break is campaign time in greater Minnesota

DFLers hit swing districts to push accomplishments.

Apr 16, 2014

The Capitol Note: Democrats lead legislative fundraising contest

In the governor’s race, businessman Scott Honour out-raised Gov. Mark Dayton.

Apr 8, 2014

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 ...

Apr 7, 2014

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.

Apr 4, 2014

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 ...

Apr 4, 2014

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.

Apr 1, 2014

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.

Mar 21, 2014

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 ...

Mar 21, 2014

Senate tax cut vote delayed until Friday morning session

Senate Minority Leader David Hann argued that the bill was not fully vetted.

Mar 20, 2014

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.

Mar 14, 2014

School bullying bill looks cleared for passage

Revisions to the Senate version address objections from administrators and lawmakers.

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