Bill allowing chiropractors to work on animals passes House The House has passed an Agriculture Policy bill that allows human chiropractors to work on animals if they receive training. The bill also requires a referral from a veterinarian.April 25, 2008
Iron Range cancer study passes Legislature Legislation that authorizes a nearly $5 million study of lung cancer among Iron Range miners is on its way to Gov. Tim Pawlenty's desk. The House gave final approval to the bill today on a vote of 121-1.April 24, 2008
Pawlenty's tax group to focus on jobs Gov. Tim Pawlenty has named a special panel to help improve the state tax code and job climate, some DFL lawmakers say the governor's focus may be too narrow.April 23, 2008
Reporting uphill: The challenges of covering national security Award-winning journalist Tom Gjelten has been covering international and security issues for National Public Radio for years. During a recent speech at Macalester College, Gjelten discussed the challenges of fact-finding when matters of security are involved.Midday, April 23, 2008
Transportation bill forbidding Real ID proceeds A transportation policy bill is headed to Gov. Pawlenty despite his repeated veto threats, because it includes language that forbids the state from complying with federal guidelines regarding the so-called Real ID act.April 22, 2008
House Democrats revive plan for property tax relief Democrats in the Minnesota House have unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief to most homeowners. The proposal would tie property taxes to homeowners' incomes.April 21, 2008
Pelosi meets with Minnesota vets U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heard from a group of Minnesota veterans today about the quality of care and benefits they receive from the federal government.April 21, 2008
Pawlenty to host health care meeting for legislators Governor Pawlenty will host the leading health care experts in the Legislature for a three-hour meeting this morning at the Governor's Mansion to discuss their differences on health care legislation.April 21, 2008
Mayo Clinic joins group battling war injuries The Mayo Clinic will develop new medical treatments for Americans injured in war. The Mayo Clinic has joined a consortium called the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine.April 18, 2008
Lawmakers differ on status of budget discussions Lawmakers are trying to close a $935 million gap in the budget, with today's meeting with Gov. Pawlenty focusing on how to use the Health Care Access Fund.April 16, 2008
House procedural vote stalls plan to draw Delta HQ A plan to entice Delta Air Lines to move its headquarters to Minnesota after it acquires Northwest Airlines has been blocked in the House.April 16, 2008
Health care around the world Americans searching for a solution to the health care conundrum may want to look to Germany or Japan. A new documentary looks at health care in several countries around the world, and weighs what works and what doesn't in each.Midmorning, April 15, 2008
A critical look at U.S. foreign policy, from a former CIA agent Former CIA operative Michael Scheuer argues in his controversial new book that American foreign policy, from the Clinton administration through the presidency of George W. Bush, has helped strengthen Osama bin Laden.Midmorning, April 15, 2008