Tough talks still lie ahead on bonding
A water pipeline project for Republican-controlled southwestern Minnesota border cities will likely be the key to passing a bonding bill this session.
View Article$293M supplemental spending deal at hand
The deal is one of the two key remaining finance bills that need to fall into place as the remaining time in this year’s legislative session dwindles.
View ArticleHouse and Senate Democrats agree on bonding bill
The House and Senate's DFL leaders have agreed on an $850 million bonding bill along with $200 million in supplemental cash spending for public construction projects.
View ArticleBudget conferees head to finish line
Ag and job provisions last negotiating points in $283M package.
View ArticleBonding clears Legislature
The roughly $70 million Lewis and Clark Regional Water System project turned out to be what it looked like from the outset — the principal key to passing an $850 million bonding bill.
View ArticleReport traces decline in living-wage jobs
The report outlined in a review by the House’s Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs shows the growth of low-wage jobs far outstripping the creation of high-paying ones, documents a blooming independent...
View ArticleDespite pot restrictions, state draws interest
Medical marijuana sellers and consultants say industry is banking on future growth.
View ArticleMNsure report underlines contractor troubles
The vendors that contracted with MNsure to build the exchange’s IT systems haven’t yet completed the work outlined in their original contract.
View ArticleFirst enrollee lawsuit filed against MNsure
A Cottage Grove man is suing for $2,127 after he claims his initial application was wrongfully denied.
View ArticleMN works to ready medical pot program
The political bluster and posturing around the controversial law have been replaced by the urgent efforts of state staff to implement it.
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