Minnesota Legislature

Minnesota legislators have been asked by Gov. Dayton and various groups to support significant increases in the dedicated taxes used to fund our state's transportation system. We understand the need to invest in a safe, reliable, efficient and multimodal transportation system in...

BEMIDJI -- At a time of day when students usually have their minds on the weekend -- Friday afternoon -- Minnesota legislators and teachers were thinking about how best to get more students on the clock after they graduate. Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Kurt Daudt,...

By Doug Belden St. Paul Pioneer Press ST. PAUL -- A bill to eliminate the annual inflator on cigarette excise taxes drew support from store owners and tobacco interests in its first House committee hearing Wednesday — and opposition from public health groups who said higher...

By Doug Belden St. Paul Pioneer Press ST. PAUL -- Coming off a session in which they raised the minimum wage and provided increased workplace protections for women, some DFL lawmakers launched an effort Wednesday to secure paid family leave for all workers in the state....

BEMIDJI -- Although the Minnesota Capitol is covered in scaffolding and ‘closed’ signs, the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce will continue its annual Bemidji Day at the Capitol tradition Wednesday. The Chamber and other Bemidji civic leaders will drive some four hours by...

By Doug Belden St. Paul Pioneer Press WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. -- Leslie Sieleni found out her son had Down syndrome when he was 5 days old. Now 14, Sean Sieleni talks about driving a car, going to college, living on his own and getting a job. His mom supports those...

BEMIDJI -- Rep.-elect Dave Hancock, R-Bemidji, has been appointed as vice chair of the House of Representatives' Veterans Affairs Division, according to a release Thursday from the Minnesota House. "It is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Minnesota in this leadership...

ST. PAUL – Victories in greater Minnesota on Tuesday delivered the state House back to GOP control. It was a lonely GOP victory in what otherwise was an election day Democrats dominated in state races. Republicans picked up DFL seats in many rural areas, helping the GOP...