By Tory Cooney
In 2014, 683 Minnesotans committed suicide, making it the eighth-leading cause of death in the state, according to a 2016 report by the Department of Health.
Minnesota’s sui...
By Mike Cook
With more than 1,900 employees and a $730.8 million biennial budget, the Department of Public Safety protects Minnesotans and their communities through a variety of activities.
By Nick Longworth
Teaching students with special needs comes with its share of challenges and successes; it also comes with a price tag.
The House Education Innovation Policy Committee Tuesda...
By Ricky Campbell
Veterans groups facing declining membership and decreasing revenues are looking for opportunities to reduce expenses elsewhere. In this case, they’re looking to state lawmakers for a property tax reprieve.
By Jonathan Mohr
Since it was created in 2008, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council has made recommendations that have funded 228 programs statewide with more than $755 million in appropriations from the Outdoor Heritage Fund.
By HPIS Staff
Passed overwhelmingly by the House and Senate on Thursday, Gov. Mark Dayton signed the health care premium reduction relief agreement into law.
By Ricky Campbell
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed into law a legislative package intended to provide relief for Minnesotans with rising insurance premiums.
Dayton signed HF1/SF1*, sponsored by Re...
By Jonathan Avise
House and Senate leadership on Thursday announced committee deadlines for the four-week-old 2017 session.
According to a memo from House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Sen...
By Ricky Campbell
Legislators overwhelmingly agreed Thursday to a nearly $327 million compromise intended to assist Minnesotans struggling with swelling health insurance premium costs.