Legislative notebook: New teacher license bills advance
Senators passed a bill to allow an easier path for professionals who want to become teachers Thursday while a House committee sent a similar bill to the full House. Continue reading →
View ArticleCapitol notebook: GOP wants public to vote on gay marriage
Minnesotans want to decide whether gay marriage is allowed, Republican lawmakers said Tuesday in announcing they are promoting a constitutional amendment to define a marriage as between one man and one...
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Senate votes against teacher seniority
The Republican-controlled Legislature is about ready to send Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that reduces the importance of seniority when school districts consider laying off teachers. Continue...
View ArticleRepublicans send Dayton school payment plan
A Republican plan to begin repaying school districts for payments the state has delayed heads to hostile territory in Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s office. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Minnesotans could vote in June
Minnesotans could cast primary election ballots in June two years from now after just two years of August voting. Continue reading →
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