Politics-DNU

Amid cell phones, jokes, attention spans shrink

by Emily Johns
Published May 2, 2003

Lax behavior in the House draws criticism from some and is blamed on frustration and tension from a long session.

House passes higher ed legislation

by Libby George
Published April 30, 2003

The bill cuts University and MnSCU funds by $370 million over the next two years.

Aid limits on student convicts could end

by Kari Petrie
Published April 29, 2003

A bill in the U.S. House would allow those guilty of drug-related offenses to receive federal financial aid.

House drops Lindner censure

Published April 25, 2003

Free speech advocates said punishing the controversial legislator could make lawmakers afraid to express unpopular views.

Boschwitz asserts College Republicans are ‘right’

by Libby George
Published April 24, 2003

University College Republicans received encouragement from a former senator Wednesday, who assured them they were on the "right" side. Former Minnesota Sen. Rudy Boschwitz - in office from 1978 until Paul...

Senate committee passes U bonding bill

by Andrew Pritchard
Published April 16, 2003

The Senate's Capital Investment Committee passed a bill Monday to provide more than $48 million in bond funding for University projects. The omnibus bonding bill would restore state money former Gov. Jesse...

Bill would restrict credit card offers

by Emily Johns
Published April 16, 2003

The number of free Minnesota T-shirts and credit card offers in the mail for University students will soon be reduced if a bill in the Senate Higher Education Budget Division passes the Legislature. The...

Abortion bill with waiting period signed by Pawlenty

by Andrew Pritchard
Published April 15, 2003

The Democrat-controlled Senate voted 41-24 for the bill.

DFLers: Plan would save higher education

by Emily Johns
Published April 11, 2003

romising to save higher education and give tax cuts to middle-income families, the House DFL members announced their state budget plan Thursday morning at the governor's mansion. The plan comes three days...