Starting Tuesday, July 1, a series of changes in Minnesota law will take effect, including provisions allowing motorcycle lanes to split and filter and protections for child influencers.
鈥淲e just need a little bit more time鈥�: Leaders say a special session is likely for next week as a June 1 deadline for layoff notices to state employees quickly approaches.
The issue of MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults spills over into the upcoming special session as lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz failed to pass the Health budget.
The last bill approved before the regular session closed made a series of changes that will mostly affect election administration but also put the onus on voters to return absentee ballots sooner.
From the commentary, "The legislature should move to repair the damage that has been done to the Open Meeting Law. It can repeal or sunset the change that was just made ..."
鈥淭his victory could not have happened without the tens of thousands of educators who came together in union,鈥� said Education Minnesota President Denise Specht.
With policy negotiations ongoing and fewer than half of all budget bills passing through the Legislature, there is still work ahead for lawmakers, who were scheduled to complete the session Monday
