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Star Tribune: Historic renovation tax credit has pumped billions into state economy, study says
This article belongs to the Star Tribune. View the article on the Star Tribune website here. The Minnesota Legislature, in rare bipartisan fashion, in this session might pass a multiyear extension of the state's 20% historic-building tax credit that has helped save...
Newly passed Hometown Heroes Assistance Program to benefit 20,000 firefighters in Minnesota
A new program to help out firefighters and their families with resources was recently passed by the Minnesota Legislature. On Thursday, July 15, the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) held a press conference at the Albertville Fire Department to announce the...
MSSWA: 2021 LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR
On behalf of the MSSWA Board of Directors and our members, it is my honor and privilege to once again present our MSSWA Legislator of the Year Award. This year we are honoring 2 influential advocates Senator Nick Frentz who serves Senate District 19, which includes...
Sun Sailor: Rep. Youakim named ‘Legislator of Distinction’
Rep. Cheryl Youakim, DFL-Hopkins, is one of 11 Minnesota House members who has won the Legislator of Distinction Award from the League of Minnesota Cities for 2021. The league’s board of directors annually approves Legislators of Distinction. According to the league,...
Session Daily: Legislators spend day focused on bridging the education equality gap
Minnesota has one of the highest achievements gaps in the country, especially when it comes to race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The Minneapolis Federal Reserve released a study in October 2019 on how such issues affect students across the state....
Session Daily: Leaders share strategies on tackling the opportunity gap
Across the country and throughout Minnesota there are some very predictable and persistent gaps in opportunity, particularly related to the overall success of students of color. The House Education Policy Committee this week heard from representatives of three school...
Session Daily: Bill would keep historic structure credit from going off into the sunset
The next time you pause to admire an historic building that’s undergone a particularly successful renovation, know that a tax credit probably helped make that possible. Both the federal and state government encourage investment in the renovation and reuse of old...
Session Daily: Could the state expand free tax filing options?
What if everyone did it? Perhaps a parent asked you that question after some questionable decision you’d made. But the query took on a more positive tone at Tuesday’s meeting of the House Taxes Committee. What would happen if everyone was able to have assistance...
Session Daily: Committee approves omnibus E-12 education policy bill
The omnibus E-12 education policy bill, HF1711, is a compilation of 25 bills sponsored by DFL lawmakers, 10 bills sponsored by Republican lawmakers, provisions from Gov. Tim Walz’s education policy proposal and a handful of amendments. It was approved as amended...
Session Daily: Slimmed-down omnibus education policy bill clears committee
Taking a step back from coronavirus-related legislation, the House Education Policy Committee approved the omnibus education policy bill Wednesday. Recognizing that students and educators will continue to face non-COVID 19 related challenges, Rep. Cheryl...
