Christopher Magan
Pioneer Press
Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Nurses and hospital leaders split on how to address staffing shortages
There also is general bipartisan agreement Minnesota needs to do more to attract and retain health care workers because as many as 20 percent of positions in the state are vacant. → Read More
Walz signs order protecting access to ‘gender affirming care’ for youth – Twin Cities
The governor said he is counteracting “bullies” in conservative states that ban the practice without evidence. → Read More
Lawmakers vow probe of toxic-workplace claims at veterans home
Residents and staff at the Hastings facility told the Pioneer Press about a worker exodus along with ongoing hazards for all. → Read More
Minnesota budget surplus roughly the same at $17.5 billion
Tax collections continue to be higher than expected, but a recent move by Democrats to add inflationary measures impact on state spending back into the budget forecast likely had some effect on Mon… → Read More
Will Minnesota’s $17.6 billion surplus shrink or grow? Latest estimates due Monday – Twin Cities
It’s a key report for House and Senate lawmakers who will soon turn their attention to crafting the state’s next two-year budget. → Read More
MN Senate approves bill to ‘restore the vote’ to felons – Twin Cities
The chief sponsor of the bill said it’s an important step in helping criminals rejoin their communities. → Read More
Sports betting apps, casino wagering would come to Minnesota under gambling proposal
More than half the states have legalized sports gambling in some way, including all of Minnesota’s neighbors. → Read More
Bill adding inflation back into MN government spending estimates heads to Gov. Walz
Republicans say doing so is a mistake that will overstate how much money government needs to operate. → Read More
Minnesota GOP senators say tax cuts should come before infrastructure borrowing
A super-majority is needed in both chambers to approve state borrowing through general obligation bonds. → Read More
Minnesota’s economic development commissioner leaving to become newspaper publisher
Deputy Commissioner Kevin McKinnon will fill in until a permanent successor is picked by Walz. → Read More
After contract fight, nurses push MN lawmakers for staffing level standards
Health system leaders have criticized their proposed changes as too expensive and unrealistic, but have acknowledged Minnesota needs better nurse recruitment and retention. → Read More
Former MN Gov. Jesse Ventura backs cannabis legalization bill
The former Navy SEAL who served in Vietnam urged lawmakers to make the legal age 18. The legislation currently sets the legal age to purchase recreational cannabis at 21. → Read More
Workers at Federal Ammunition in Anoka urged to test for lead exposure
High levels of lead in the blood is dangerous to children and adults. In children, prolonged exposure can lead to slowed development, brain damage and other health problems. → Read More
Minnesota Democrats want to create a public health insurance option
Three states — Washington, Colorado and Nevada — offer some type of public health insurance option. → Read More
Curb catalytic converter thefts with a simple label? Roseville lawmaker hopes so
The bill aims to curb the thousands of catalytic convertors that are stolen from vehicles in Minnesota each year. → Read More
Gov. Walz highlights how budget plans would help Black Minnesotans at event in St. Paul
Minnesota has long struggled with glaring racial disparities in income, employment, educational attainment, homeownership and more. State lawmakers have struggled to find the best ways to address t… → Read More
Minnesota Democrats’ trifecta moving quickly to advance agenda – Twin Cities
So far, the legislature has only sent a handful of bills to Walz and several of them passed with bipartisan backing. → Read More
Minnesota House advances restoration of felon voting rights
Similar legislation is pending in the Senate. Secretary of State Steve Simon backs it. → Read More
Minnesota Senate debates 100 percent carbon-free electricity bill
The measure has already passed the House and advocates say the bill is essential to reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. → Read More
Minnesota sports betting proposal gives everyone ‘a piece of the action,’ GOP lawmaker says – Twin Cities
Under Miller’s proposal the nine tribal nations, two horse racing tracks and professional sports teams could offer or expand onsite sports gambling. Each of the tribal nations also could offe… → Read More