Lawmakers say budget deal near
Minnesota lawmakers and the governor are close to agreeing on a budget deal ? but they hadn't reached one by Monday night.
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Archive of Minnesota on Wednesday May 07, 2008
Lawmakers say budget deal near
Minnesota lawmakers and the governor are close to agreeing on a budget deal ? but they hadn't reached one by Monday night. Read More
Traffic safety provision bill heads to House floor
After a trip down a rocky political road on Tuesday, a bill is going to the House floor today that would impose nighttime driving restrictions on teens, stiffen seat-belt law enforcement and require parents to belt kids into car booster seats until they reach age 8. Read More
Three governors, including Sebelius, talk energy
Energy was the topic as three governors, including Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, met in Overland Park for a National Governors Association summit on clean energy. Read More
Tempers flare at Minnesota Legislature
Tempers occasionally flared, but most legislative negotiators kept their nose to the grindstone Tuesday in an effort to wrap up the 2008 Minnesota Legislature's work. Read More
Tax bill passes House
The Minnesota House Monday night passed a tax bill that would provide property tax relief for some homeowners and prohibit new businesses from getting tax breaks from the JOBZ program. After eight and a half hours of debate, the House passed the bill 80 to 52. Read More
Voters could set new rules
Minnesota voters could have two chances this fall to set new rules for their state lawmakers ? from when they meet to what they?re paid. Read More
Senator says he faces unwelcome choice on road safety rules
A top senator claimed Tuesday that he was being forced to choose between three safety features as he prepared a transportation policy bill to send to Gov. Tim Pawlenty -- an account the governor called "not helpful." Read More
Military pay focus of bill
Active-duty military members and retirees would get a tax break, if the tax bill that passed the House of Representatives Monday night becomes law. Read More
Legislature sends governor new school "report card" plan
Parents and teachers may soon be hearing more about how Minnesota students are doing in public schools. There is still some dispute about whether a new school report card is a good idea. Read More
Lobbyist says more regular citizens should own wind turbines
A wind turbine entrepreneur says it's time for Iowa to take some of the steps taken in Minnesota in order to position the state as a leader in the wind energy industry. Ed Woolsey of Prole, president of Green Prairie Energy, lobbies legislators on behalf of the Iowa Renewable Energy Association. Read More
Wal-Mart selects 20 capitols, including Pa.'s, for energy audits
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has announced partnerships with Pennsylvania, 18 other states and Puerto Rico to help them save on energy and electricity costs at their capitols. Read More
Housing advocates discuss challenges in Duluth market
St. Louis County residents pay a higher portion of their paychecks to rent than anywhere else in the state. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
When an elderly person with dementia is lost, seven states can trigger a Silver Alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More |
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