Committee sends legislator-safety bill to Ways and Means after debate over fiscal note and committee path A transportation committee re-referred House File 37 91 (A3) on March 17 to the Ways and Means Committee after debate over costs and whether Public Safety should review the bill’s operational details; the roll call was 11‑5 in favor.

A heated debate in Minnesota's House committee has led to the re-referral of a crucial safety bill for legislators, as lawmakers grapple with financial implications and the need for thorough review.

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Committee adopts oral amendment and forwards bipartisan legislative security commission to Rules Senate File 3833, as orally amended to create equal partisan membership, was recommended to pass and referred to the Rules Committee. Sponsors said the bipartisan commission would study threats to legislators and advise on protections; members cited recent threats and supported the change.

Senator Westlund's bipartisan commission aims to enhance legislative security amidst rising threats to lawmakers and their families.

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Senator moves to unredact Optum vulnerability report; committee debates security trade‑offs Sen. Rasmussen introduced SF3780 to require unredaction of an Optum program‑integrity report paid for by Minnesota taxpayers, arguing legislators need access to policy recommendations; committee members warned that full disclosure could expose actionable vulnerabilities and suggested a moderated approach.

Senator Rasmussen is pushing to unredact a controversial report that could reshape Minnesota's fight against fraud, but concerns over public safety loom large.

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Lawmakers question whether OLA should audit LCCMR, cite constitutional and oversight concerns Several commission members said auditing the Legislative‑Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) raises unique constitutional and separation‑of‑duties issues because LCCMR mixes public members and legislators; OLA cautioned the statutory language and hybrid composition could limit what an evaluation could definitively conclude.

Lawmakers are raising serious constitutional concerns about whether the Office of Legislative Audit should evaluate the hybrid Legislative‑Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.

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Minnesota legislators negotiate details on paid family leave and miner unemployment benefits Legislators discuss unresolved budget issues amid negotiations over unemployment benefits for miners.

Minnesota House Republicans are grappling with critical budget negotiations, raising concerns over paid family medical leave and unemployment benefits for miners as tensions with Democrats simmer.

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Minnesota legislators honor Mary Murphy's legacy of friendship and inclusion Lawmakers pay tribute to Mary Murphy's impact on Minnesota's legislative history and community.

Minnesota lawmakers gathered to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Representative Mary Murphy, whose spirit of inclusion and friendship transformed the legislative landscape.

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Minnesota legislators finalize bipartisan budget targets before session break Minnesota lawmakers agree on budget targets prioritizing collaboration over ideological battles.

Minnesota lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan budget plan that balances diverse priorities, setting the stage for a transformative legislative session.

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Minnesota Capital Prayer Network opens legislative session with prayer and unity call Legislators gather for prayer emphasizing unity and wisdom at Minnesota Capitol session

Minnesota's legislative session kicks off with a powerful prayer for unity and wisdom, setting the tone for a collaborative year ahead!

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Legislators cast votes as Murphy's confirmation moves forward Legislators overwhelmingly support Murphy's confirmation during recent voting session

Minnesota legislators showcased a powerful show of unity as they overwhelmingly cast their votes in favor of Murphy's confirmation, setting the stage for pivotal changes ahead.

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Minnesota legislators clash over Representative Brad Tapke's seat amid GOP power struggle Legislators affirm Brad Tapke's representation amid GOP discussions on potential removal and power-sharing issues.

Minnesota lawmakers are locked in a fierce battle over Representative Brad Tapke's seat, questioning whether the GOP has the votes to unseat him despite the will of the voters.

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