The Minnesota House passed a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use after hours of debate Thursday night in a historic vote that marked the first time either chamber has voted on legalization.
Minnesota lawmakers are beginning work on clean energy legislation that would require utilities to generate 100% of their electricity from carbon-free resources by 2040.
St Paul (KROC AM News) - A Rochester state lawmaker is reacting to news from the Walz Administration about planned changes in the state’s regulations dealing with vehicle emissions.
According to the office of Senator Carla Nelson:
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency today announced that they will move to adopt California-style clean car emissions standards.
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The Minnesota Legislature has voted to pass a package of coronavirus relief measures aimed at businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from a four-week “pause” ordered by Gov. Tim Walz last month.
Minnesota budget officials are reporting a huge improvement in the state’s finances - even though the COVID pandemic is still causing serious financial challenges.
A huge bonding/borrowing bill that would fund hundreds of new and rehabilitation construction-related jobs around the state has been approved by the Minnesota House.
The Minnesota House and Senate may finally be ready to approve a bonding bill that would help finance dozens of construction and other projects around the state.