Author Archives: ECM
Special education funding system needs to be repaired
The number of students who have special needs in Minnesota is growing and the funding system to educate them needs …
Dems and Republicans differ on whether the session was a success
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Weary lawmakers quit the State Capitol shortly after midnight on Monday (May 20) after …
Dems and Republicans differ on whether the session was a success
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Weary lawmakers quit the State Capitol shortly after midnight on Monday (May 20) after …
Legislature adjourns as tax bill closes $627 million state budget deficit
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Legislature voted to tax the rich and smokers and to close corporate …
U president is pleased with the Legislature’s funding
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler stopped by the corporate offices of ECM Publishers …
Child care, personal care union bill approved in House and Senate
In a stormy climax, the Democratic House passed child care and personal care attendant unionization legislation on Monday, May 20.
Lawmakers pass several budget bills in closing days
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Legislature ping-ponged budget bills back and forth over the final days of …
Early learning is beneficiary of education bill
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Legislature approved its omnibus E-12 education finance and policy bill Sunday (May …
Republicans are already lining up to run for governor
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Minnesota’s gubernatorial election of 2014 is 18 months away but already, some Republicans are …
Jelinek’s body found in Chisago County
Authorities have found the body of Danielle Jelinek, the 27-year-old Oakdale woman who was last seen five months ago at a Chisago Lake Township residence.
