By Lee Ann Schutz
Communities and counties that don’t toe the line when it comes to certain policies held dear to some legislators would see their state local government aid reduced or eliminated.
By Jonathan Mohr
Already one of the largest zoos in the country with 5,300 animals and nearly 1.3 million visitors each year, the Minnesota Zoo is working to expand the programs it offers and se...
By Ricky Campbell
Minnesota statute requiring government “make and preserve” data:
Year the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act was established:
Year Congress passed the Freedom of ...
By HPIS Staff
Rep. Fue Lee (DFL-Mpls) sponsors HF1678, a bill that would establish the so-called “Taylor Hayden Gun Violence Prevention Act.” This week on "Starting Line" we learn why Lee sponsors this bill and hopes it raises gun violence prevention awareness.
By Chris Steller
Voters using a touchscreen at their polling place could have their votes printed on a paper ballot.
Just how similar ballots printed from an assistive-voting device should b...
By Jonathan Avise
The cost of maintaining local roads is an increasingly difficult burden to bear for many of Minnesota’s smallest cities. A bill held over Thursday by the House Transportation Finance Committee for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill could throw those communities a lifeline.
By Nick Longworth
Taking a deliberate step toward easing burdened school districts from more requirements, lawmakers are focused on education policies that would refine existing programs and empo...