Author Archives: ECM
Childhood sexual abuse bill passes House
Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-Hopkins, saw his child victims’ bill pass the House on a 115-7 vote this week. But it was not without emotional debate.
Election bills take shape in House, Senate
Both House and Senate omnibus elections bills have hit the House and Senate floors and are open for what promises to be some lively debate.
Hundreds rally to support Dream Act, which moves ahead in Senate
The Democratic-led Senate passed so-called Dream Act legislation on Wednesday, May 1. The action came the same day as hundreds paraded to the State Capitol to rally for passage, as well as immigration reform.
Debate over GRAD tests for a diploma heats up in St. Paul
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Testing anxiety is not limited to students. The Democratic-led House and Senate are proposing …
Minimum-wage legislation headed for the House floor
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor It is expected that minimum wage legislation approved on a voice vote by the …
Senate passes tax bill after rejecting tax bill
The Democratic-led Senate passed its tax bill on Monday (April 29) but only after crashing it.
Senate passes tax bill after rejecting tax bill
The Democratic-led Senate passed its tax bill on Monday (April 29) but only after crashing it. The bill, which raises about $1.8 billion in new taxes, was debated several hours before coming to a vote. In a spectacle rarely seen with major bills, the Senate tax bill failed on a 32 to 34 vote.
Gubernatorial race touched off by Republican businessman
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter Orono businessman Scott Honour ignited the 2014 governor’s race with a round of media …
Gubernatorial race touched off by Republican businessman
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter Orono businessman Scott Honour ignited the 2014 governor’s race with a round of media …
Cambridge resident sexually abused 33 years ago supports Minnesota Child Victims Act
The statute of limitations expired on Cambridge resident Joel Juers, who at age 47, was trying to gain justice against an alleged sex abuser.
