Tag: Minnesota House of Representatives
Only Democrat to oppose sweeping pro-abortion bill won’t seek reelection
State Rep. Gene Pelowski, the most senior member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, has announced he will not seek reelection to his legislative...
Democratic legislator was a licensed police officer for 50 days before...
Minnesota Rep. Brion Curran, a first-term Democratic legislator from Vadnais Heights, worked as a licensed police officer for 50 days before submitting her resignation,...
Bill in Minnesota House seeks to ban protests outside people’s homes
Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo has introduced a bill in the Minnesota House to ban protests outside of people's homes.
The bill, HF 771, would make...
Democrats urge Republicans to ‘repent of their foolish statements’
House Democrats recently filed a complaint against their Republican colleagues who raised concerns about changes to Minnesota's election laws, urging them to "repent of...
Racial justice committee wants $1 billion to ‘dismantle systemic racism’ in...
In a report issued last week, the House Select Committee on Racial Justice recommended new funding and policies to rid Minnesota of “systemic racism.”
The...
New Bill By Republican Greg Davids Would Require bicyclists To Get...
Legislation authored by Republican State Representative Greg Davids would require anyone 17 or older to carry a pass on them while they are bicycling...
Fresh Face Eric Mortensen Endorsed by Scott County Republicans
Erik Mortensen, a native Minnesotan and local business owner, was endorsed by the Scott County Republicans over the incumbent Rep. Bob Loonan for the...
House Republicans Pass Legislation To Give Local Schools More Control Over...
ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota House of Representatives passed legislation last week giving local schools more control over policies regarding teacher layoffs.
HF 1478, which...
The Fight for Medical Marijuana
ST. PAUL, MN -- One week into the legislative session and Republicans and Democrats from the Minnesota House are starting the debate over medical...
Minnesota State Senator Dies
Minnesota State Senator Jim Metzen has passed away on Monday at the age of 72 after a battle with lung cancer.
Metzen was one of...