MnDOT Says Shutdown Claims Are Piling Up
Contractors for as many as 65 highway projects have filed or may file claims for shutdown-related losses, and dollar amounts may reach the tens of millions. Read more.
In Other News
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Group Health Insurance Opt-Out Restriction Bill Advances to House Floor
The legislation would eliminate current law allowing bargaining units to unilaterally move their employees from the city’s health plan to the state plan. Read more.
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Broadband Task Force Submits Action Plan
The task force has made its recommendations to achieve statewide access to high-speed broadband by 2015. Read more.
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Legislators Back in Districts for Extended Caucus Break
Connect with legislators while they are in their districts getting ready for the precinct caucuses on Feb. 7. Read more.
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15-Minute Advocate: Local Government Object Code Budget Reporting
The proposed legislation would change how cities with populations over 2,500 report their budgets. Read more.
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MnDOT Seeks Input for 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan
MnDOT will hold public open houses throughout the state in February to discuss the transportation plan. Read more.
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Committee Deadlines Set for 2012 Session
Legislators plan for most committee decisions on bills to be made by the end of March. Read more.
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LGA 2013 Estimates Now Available
Many cities will see significant changes in their LGA amounts for 2013 compared to certified amounts for 2012. Read more.
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