Author Archives: ECM
DNR releases name of employee who wrongfully viewed data
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the name of a former employee who wrongfully viewed the data of about 5,000 people without a legitimate, job-related reason.
Bill would fund research for spine, brain injuries
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter It’s more than just another bill to her, explained Rep. Laurie Halverson of Eagan. …
Governor’s budget invests big bucks in education
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Gov. Mark Dayton released his 2014-2015 budget on Tuesday and said he is keeping …
Governor offers a ‘bold’ budget that reforms tax system
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s 2014-15 state budget proposal is the boldest seen since the …
Tough issues looming in ag and natural resources
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Some tough issues are expected to come before some agriculture and natural resources committees …
Insurance health care exchange legislation clears for legislative committee
Insurance health care exchange legislation cleared its first legislative committee with Democratic leaders wanting the complex bill signed by the governor and out the door by the end of March.
Lawmakers seek to end foreclosure abuse
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Rep. Mike Freiberg lives three blocks away from Rose McGee in Golden Valley and …
Don’t panic yet on pulltabs, legislators told
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Don’t panic over electronic pull-tabs, a charitable gaming official counseled lawmakers. “Those numbers are …
Some lawmakers want to make smoking more expensive
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Anti-smoking advocates look to curb the unhealthy habit of cigarette smoking by increasing the …
Some lawmakers want to make smoking more expensive
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Anti-smoking advocates look to curb the unhealthy habit of cigarette smoking by increasing the …
