First 2011 bills designed to help businesses
Business-friendly bills are the first ones of the 2011 Minnesota legislative session. Continue reading →
View ArticleCommittee backs shorter permitting, review processes
Minnesota lawmakers are looknig a how to streamline permitting and environmental review processes. Continue reading →
View ArticleIt is Dakotas’ David vs. Goliath Minnesota
Minnesota Republican leaders appear to fear North Dakota and South Dakota's ability to attract businesses. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: New teacher license bills advance
Senators passed a bill to allow an easier path for professionals who want to become teachers Thursday while a House committee sent a similar bill to the full House. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: House votes to speed up permits
Minnesota representatives voted Thursday night to speed up the state environmental permitting process in an attempt to attract more business and help existing businesses to expand. On an 82-42 vote,...
View ArticleGOP pitch: Dayton tax suffers bipartisan defeat
Republicans are using legislative votes against Gov. Mark Dayton’s tax proposal as evidence it has little support. Continue reading →
View ArticleDayton signs bill speeding up state permits
Minnesota’s environmental permitting process soon will speed up, with a goal of producing more jobs. Continue reading →
View ArticleThree rural mega congressional districts created in GOP plan
Minnesota House Republicans propose three mostly rural congressional districts that stretch east to west across the state. Continue reading →
View ArticleHouse OKs bill expanding deadly force rights
Republicans supported expanding the right to use deadly force during rare Saturday night debate, but opponents claimed the bill could create Minnesota murderers who could not be prosecuted. Continue...
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