MN Legislative RSS

• House committee buzzes over governor's executive order on pollinator decline
  Agriculture commissioner says governor ‘set the table’ for meaningful discussion on actions to address the decline in the bee population and other pollinators. But members say the order was premature.
• State fair poll: Tax hikes for transit, transportation receive positive responses
  Most of those participating in the House of Representatives state fair poll are willing to pay more in taxes to fund metro area transit and additional funding for statewide transportation needs.
• Dayton declares he won't call special session
  Gov. Mark Dayton said he and legislative leaders could not reach agreement on all issues needed to call legislators back to St. Paul to finish work not completed earlier this year.
• With lawmakers deadlocked on light rail, still no special session
  Disagreement among top Minnesota lawmakers over state funding for the proposed Southwest light rail line continues to stand in the way of a potential special session, Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders said Friday.
• Dayton, leaders say deal is near for August special session
  Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders said Friday they expect to hold a special session in mid- to late-August to pass at least a corrected tax bill and public works borrowing bill.