Same-sex marriage bill set for a vote on Thursday in House

By ECM on May 8, 2013 at 4:40 pm

For better or for worse, history is about to be made. The Democratic-led House on Thursday, May 9, is expected to vote on marriage legislation that could make Minnesota the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage.

More than elections: Secretary of State sees increase in new businesses

By ECM on May 8, 2013 at 12:18 pm

With new data available, SOS office helps connect veterans with job opportunities

House passes anti-bullying bill; legislators recall personal experiences

By ECM on May 7, 2013 at 4:43 pm

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter A binding thread in the school-bullying debate is painful memories. The Democratic-led House on …

House approves gradual increase of minimum wage

By ECM on May 6, 2013 at 9:31 am

The House of Representatives Friday, May 3, voted to increase the state minimum wage to $9.50 per hour over three years.

Childhood sexual abuse bill passes House

By ECM on May 3, 2013 at 2:20 pm

Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-Hopkins, saw his child victims’ bill pass the House on a 115-7 vote this week. But it was not without emotional debate.

Election bills take shape in House, Senate

By ECM on May 3, 2013 at 11:08 am

Both House and Senate omnibus elections bills have hit the House and Senate floors and are open for what promises to be some lively debate.

Hundreds rally to support Dream Act, which moves ahead in Senate

By ECM on May 2, 2013 at 10:47 am

The Democratic-led Senate passed so-called Dream Act legislation on Wednesday, May 1.

Debate over GRAD tests for a diploma heats up in St. Paul

By ECM on April 30, 2013 at 3:12 pm

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Testing anxiety is not limited to students. The Democratic-led House and Senate are proposing …

Minimum-wage legislation headed for the House floor

By ECM on April 30, 2013 at 2:28 pm

by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor It is expected that minimum wage legislation approved on a voice vote by the …

Senate passes tax bill after rejecting tax bill

By ECM on April 30, 2013 at 9:47 am

The Democratic-led Senate passed its tax bill on Monday (April 29) but only after crashing it.

Same-sex marriage bill set for a vote on Thursday in House

More than elections: Secretary of State sees increase in new businesses

House passes anti-bullying bill; legislators recall personal experiences

House approves gradual increase of minimum wage

Childhood sexual abuse bill passes House

Election bills take shape in House, Senate

Hundreds rally to support Dream Act, which moves ahead in Senate

Debate over GRAD tests for a diploma heats up in St. Paul

Minimum-wage legislation headed for the House floor

Senate passes tax bill after rejecting tax bill

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