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NEWSMay 25, 2007 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Earlier this session I talked about the status of the House Transportation bill. In March, the legislation made its way out of committee and onto the House floor for a vote. Read more May 22, 2007 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The 2007 Legislative Session has ended. All of the budget bills have been approved, but not without a good share of controversy. Read more
May 15, 2007 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE As this is a budget year, we are trying to fund each area of state government before session adjourns on May 21. I thought I'd give you an update of where things stand as of Monday. Read more May 14, 2007 Connie's 2007 Legislative Survey and Results are now available for download (PDF format). 4/30/2007 HOUSE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILL SENDS POOR MESSAGE One of the more contentious bills we debate in the Minnesota House every two years is the Omnibus Health and Human Services (HHS) Finance proposal. HHS takes up nearly one-third of the entire state budget, and the discussion surrounding how we can reform spending, access to Medical Assistance, and fraud within our welfare system often becomes heated among those who are passionate about these issues. Read more
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Committees: Biosciences and Emerging Technology; Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division; Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division; Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee; Transportation Finance Division. Appointments/Honors: Legislative Audit Commission; Personnel Committee; Transportation Finance Conference Committee; NCSL (National Council of State Legislatures) Transportation Committee; Governor’s Minnesota Workforce Development Council; Governor’s Stadium Task Force; Council of State Governments: Graduate of the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development; Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Steering Committee Click here for a look back at earlier sessions
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