March 7, 2021
First Bill Deadline Brings Activity in House
The House Education Policy Committee is expected to roll-out an omnibus education policy bill this…
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February 27, 2021
Minnesota Budget Forecast Improves with $1.6 Billion Projected Surplus
Minnesota's budget forecast and outlook have improved significantly since November with a larger surplus expected…
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February 9, 2021
Map Shows Impact of Proposed Change to School Operating Levies
MREA released a new map today showing the impact of proposed legislation on voter approved…
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February 5, 2021
Legislators Discuss Economic Disparities, Transportation, Distance Learning Support
Minnesota legislators in the House and Senate heard from educators in the state on a…
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January 28, 2021
Gov. Walz Shares Budget, Plans for Education
Gov. Tim Walz was not shy in his release of what he's calling the “Due…
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January 24, 2021
COVID Recovery Bill for Education Advances
The House Education Policy Committee last week heard from a broad range of education advocates,…
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January 22, 2021
Governor’s Budget Set for Release
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will release his two-year budget plan to the legislature by Tuesday.…
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January 15, 2021
Minnesota Schools to Receive Additional ESSER Funds
Minnesota will receive about $588 million in emergency funding for school from the latest federal…
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January 15, 2021
House DFL Announces Top Priorities
DFL leaders in the Minnesota House announced last week five priority bills they want to…
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December 6, 2020
MREA Members Identify Key Legislative Issues for Schools
MREA set the legislative platform identifying the key issues for E-12 students across Greater Minnesota.…
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December 1, 2020
Updated State Budget Forecast Shows Significant Improvement
Minnesota’s economic and budget outlook have improved since May. The November forecast, released today, shows…
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November 13, 2020
Legislative Update for E-12 Schools
MREA's Director of Legislative Action Sam Walseth will provide attendees of the MREA Annual Conference…
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