April 8, 2017
Proposed Private School Tax Credits Could Harm Students
One of the key issues to connect with Minnesota legislators on over break this week…
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April 5, 2017
Minnesota E-12 Proposals, Impact at a Glance
Now Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, the House of Representatives and the Senate have staked out…
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April 1, 2017
Is it Really $1.1 Billion in E-12 Funding?
The GOP legislative majorities are advancing an education spending plan that in their words will…
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March 31, 2017
When to Expect a E-12 Budget Plan
The Minnesota Legislature will continue fast-paced budget activity this week heading into a weeklong break…
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March 28, 2017
Senate Announces Education Budget Proposal
The Minnesota Senate released on Monday it's education budget proposal for the next two years. The Senate…
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March 26, 2017
State Education Budget Battle Begins
The GOP legislative majorities are moving quickly to fill in the details of the budget…
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March 16, 2017
Senate Proposes 2% Increase on Basic Ed Formula
Senate leaders this past week recommended a 2 percent increase on the basic education funding…
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March 12, 2017
New FAIR Proposal Provides Funding with Incentive
MREA early this legislative session informally shared with legislators the concept of a Basic Educational…
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March 12, 2017
Omnibus Education Policy Bills Pass Committees
The House and Senate Policy committees passed last week education omnibus policy bills after receiving…
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March 10, 2017
Bills Presented on New Teacher Board, Enhanced Small Schools Revenue
Two bills of interest presented at the Capitol this week include one that would establish…
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March 4, 2017
The Reality Behind the $1.65 Billion State Budget Surplus
Minnesota received good news last week about its finances as the February Forecast showed a…
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March 3, 2017
5 Education Bills of Interest Presented This Week
The House and Senate education committees reviewed a variety of bills impacting Greater Minnesota schools…
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