The senator criticized the argument to limit money because some don’t want to pay for abortion services.
Phil Finkelstein will not be running in 2011.
The state Senate took up the measure Saturday.
Friday's release of the EAW will trigger a 30-day public comment period starting Monday.
The St. Louis Park senator says it sends the wrong message.
A controversial gay marriage bill passed the Minnesota Senate Wednesday.
The next step will likely be a conference committee.
The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee approved the measure Friday.
St. Louis Park City Council is expected to issue an updated freight rail resolution by the end of the month.
The bill would require voters to show a photo ID.
Rep. Steve Simon on Monday spoke against banning gay marriage in Minnesota's Constitution.
Five new homes—and a new street—will be built near Minnetonka Boulevard.
The St. Louis Park legislators want to see budget issues resolved.
City Council urged not to give in to the county and the state during a Wednesday "listening session."
The fate of the legislation could rest with a legislative conference committee.
St. Louis Park Patch looks at several bills introduced by local legislators.
Two listening sessions are scheduled this week.
St. Louis Park Mayor Jeff Jacobs also said he would be in favor of trapping coyotes if possible.
Two St. Louis Park legislators have voiced opposition, however.
The bill is still somewhat in limbo as an omnibus liquor package is put together.
The legislation proposed by St. Louis Park Rep. Steve Simon has a committee hearing Wednesday.
The St. Louis Park legislator says a new bill would greatly hamper scientific efforts in Minnesota.
Try your hand at a quick Patch quiz, inspired by a recent Citizens' Academy meeting.
The public safety and judiciary funding bill includes cuts for guardian ad litems, civil legal services, crime prevention grants, firefighter training and other areas.
Over 100 turned out in St. Louis Park to hear both sides discuss legislation calling for a new system by 2012.
The St. Louis Park legislator said it would be unwise to cut from this area.
A donation from local Rotary groups is paying for the rock wall.
The U.S. representative said St. Louis Park City Council will need to be vocal in the fight for southwest light rail funding.
St. Louis Park Rep. Steve Simon has proposed a bill that would create a five-member redistricting commission.
The city will move up the process for community involvement to try to stay ahead of the county and MnDOT
The ordinance has received more attention lately because Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill is struggling to hit the mark.
The plans proposed by Republican leadership at the Legislature last week would aim to solve the state's budget deficit through a number of spending cuts.
The St. Louis Park representative said unfair comparisons are being made.
Representatives from various city departments talked about what they're working on during an interactive event.
Look for less speech, more fun.
St. Louis Park has sandbag material ready, though the city doesn't expect much damage to homes.
An already oft-delayed project is likely to be pushed back more.
St. Louis Park Mayor Jeff Jacobs also shared his thoughts on the closing of a local landmark and the debate over collective bargaining going on in Wisconsin.
The bill would give business owners a tax break on certain building renovations.
Gov. Mark Dayton pegged Jim Brimeyer earlier this week.