Minnesota Legislature: Education

In Moorhead, school funding woes concern entire city

Nine of every 10 Minnesota schools now depend on voter-approved tax increases to pay their bills. But what happens when voters reject a tax increase and schools make deep budget cuts? That's what happened in Moorhead, and budget woes for schools are affecting the entire city. (11/19/2009)

Union protests merit pay for MnSCU chiefs

The largest union in the MnSCU system is protesting the system's decision to award performance bonuses to its college presidents at a time when hundreds of other jobs are being eliminated. (09/04/2009)

U of M regents approve job cuts, alcohol ban

The University of Minnesota's governing body today approved a budget that will eliminate jobs on campus and hike tuition for students. (06/24/2009)

Smaller cuts still a problem for educators

Education officials admit Gov. Tim Pawlenty's cuts to their budgets could have been much worse, but they say the governor's steps will still bring negative consequences. (06/16/2009)

U of M budget: Tuition stable, staff layoffs looming

There is good news and bad news in the proposed budget for the University of Minnesota: Good news for students who will see minimal tuition increases. Bad news for staff, who are facing job cuts. (06/12/2009)

Lawmakers discuss education funding

The House and Senate voted to spend nearly $14 billion on K-12 education for the next two years, essentially holding state funding flat during that time. The chairs of the Senate and House education committees join Midday to discuss the bill. (Midday, 05/14/2009)

U of M president concerned about budget cuts

University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks joins Midday as Gov. Pawlenty and the Legislature discuss plans to cut higher education funding. (Midday, 05/05/2009)

Education Commissioner sets priorities for session

In the final weeks of the 2009 legislative session, lawmakers are deciding education funding and policy changes. Education Commissioner Alice Seagren joins Midday to discuss the proposals being debated at the Capitol. (Midday, 04/22/2009)

Senate DFLers approve cuts to education funding

The Minnesota Senate has given preliminary approval to an education funding bill that cuts state spending for public schools. (04/07/2009)

Teachers union concerned about proposed school budget cuts

Education funding comes up today in the Minnesota Senate. The DFL-backed bill would cut K-12 funding by more than 3 percent. The state's teachers union, Education Minnesota, is opposed to that move. (04/07/2009)

School districts have nearly $1 billion in reserve

At a time when many Minnesota school boards have been cutting programs and laying off teachers, school districts as a whole are sitting on record budget reserves. (04/03/2009)

Senate education bill cuts spending

The Senate education committee unveiled a bill Wednesday that would reduce school spending by $972 million. But that number would be cut in half when federal stimulus money is factored in. (04/01/2009)

Key lawmakers sell their education funding proposals

K-12 education funding is 40 percent of the state budget. Gov. Pawlenty and House and Senate lawmakers are considering different education funding proposals in the face of a $4.6 billion deficit. (Midday, 03/24/2009)

Bill would give students money for graduating early

Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington says his bill gives students a $2,500 scholarship for graduating a semester early. (02/04/2009)

Dozens of education-related bills already filed at the Capitol

From the state's funding formula to tuck pointing a gymnasium, lawmakers have introduced a host of bills related to education. (01/26/2009)

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