From the State Capitol

By RUTH ANN HAGER
rhager@wasecacountynews.com

ST. PAUL — With one constitutional amendment already approved for the November ballot, four more are being discussed by the Minnesota Legislature.

ST. PAUL — Rep. Tony Cornish (R-Good Thunder) is the author of two bills passed by the Minnesota House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee Jan. 26.

ST. PAUL — Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, said Monday she is very optimistic about the passage of a Vikings stadium bill in the current session of the Minnesota Legislature.

JANESVILLE — With Minnesota Department of Transportation putting together a 20-year road construction plan, Janesville mayor Mark Novak said he isn’t sure if completion of U.S.

The demand of human services is projected to rise dramatically in the coming decades as the baby boom generation ages.

I sent this letter to my senator and representative. I encourage everyone to contact their elected leaders with their personal stories.

It was announced last month that Minnesota is one of only nine states to win federal “Race to the Top” funding to spur improvements in early childhood education.

WASECA — Twenty-five people met at Latham Place Jan. 10 to discuss a proposed hybrid level of care that falls between nursing homes and assisted living homes.

WASECA — Seven local officials sat down with State Sen. Mike Parry, R-Waseca, Wednesday evening for an early look at the Minnesota Legislative session that begins Jan. 24.

ST. PAUL — Effective the first day of 2012, bills passed by the Minnesota Legislature during its 2010-2011 session became law.