House approves stem cell measure
A bill clarifying that the University of Minnesota can use state taxpayer funds for embryonic stem cell research gained House approval Wednesday.
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Archive of Minnesota on Thursday May 08, 2008
House approves stem cell measure
A bill clarifying that the University of Minnesota can use state taxpayer funds for embryonic stem cell research gained House approval Wednesday. Read More
Minnesota foreclosure bill faces veto threat
Lawmakers in some states are proposing moratoriums on foreclosures as a way to deal with the ongoing crisis in the housing market. In Minnesota, lawmakers are taking a slightly different approach - one that tries to keep people in their homes but also preaches personal responsibility. Read More
Minn. panel drops booster seat rule after Pawlenty objects
The sponsors of a transportation policy bill have dropped a booster seat requirement for children ages 4 to 8 to accommodate Governor Tim Pawlenty. Read More
Bill raising dropout age prepped for final vote
Staying in school until graduation or adulthood could soon be the law in Minnesota. Read More
State GOP has its own bookkeeping woes
The Minnesota Republican Party has scored a series of body blows against DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken over business irregularities that Franken attributes to his accountant?s mistakes. Read More
RNC -- good for some businesses, but not all
As the Republican National Convention draws near, many Twin Cities business are sizing up how much of a sales kick they may get out of the convention this September. But being close to the convention is no guarantee of a boost in sales. Read More
Crash stats bolster push to restrict teen drivers
A lot of teen death rate statistics, including some misleading ones, have been thrown around in Minnesota's legislative debate over a bill that would restrict times teens can drive and the number of passengers they can transport Read More
Minimum wage hike hits snag
A legislative agreement to raise Minnesota's minimum wage in two stages faces a veto threat from Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who wasn't swayed by changes designed to attract his signature. Read More
Feds issue new guidelines for treating tobacco dependence
Federal health officials issued new guidelines today for how medical practitioners should treat tobacco use and dependence. Read More
Transit systems travel 'green' track
NEW YORK - This year, the surging current of the East River will help provide power to a nearby subway station. The lights that lace the ornate interior of Manhattan's Grand Central Station have largely been replaced by bulbs that burn brightly but save energy. 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
(Updated 9:30 a.m EST, May 8, 2008) When an elderly person with dementia is lost, eight states can trigger an alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. Read More
At-risk gubernatorial seats increase
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House supports psych hospital
A proposed child psychiatric hospital in Woodbury gained overwhelming support Wednesday from the Minnesota House, with lawmakers lamenting the children who must be transported out of state for mental health care as well as those lost to suicide. Read More
Minnesota PCA to anglers: Please get the lead out
With the Minnesota fishing opener fast approaching, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is encouraging anglers to switch to lead-free tackle. 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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