May 31, 2017
Governor Signs Tax, E-12 Bills with Key Education Provisions
Gov. Mark Dayton signed the nine budget and tax bills, including the E-12 bill, the legislature presented…
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May 30, 2017
Budget Bills Await Action by Governor
After adjourning the special legislative session late last Thursday night, the Minnesota Legislature presented Gov.…
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May 29, 2017
National Rural Education Priorities Set
The National Rural Education Advocacy Coalition (NREAC) identified the following major federal advocacy priorities: Preserve…
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May 29, 2017
President Trump’s Budget Cuts Education Funding By 12%
Students of all ages, from preschool and elementary through high school and college, will be…
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May 29, 2017
Secure Rural Schools in Danger of Losing Funding
A number of northern MREA member districts with Federal Forest land are in danger of…
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May 29, 2017
Apply for REAP-SRSA Funds in June; Assistance Provided
The deadline to apply for two Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) programs is June 30.…
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May 26, 2017
E-12, Tax Bills Pass, On to Governor
Early this morning the Minnesota Legislature adjourned their Special Session Sine Die having passed the…
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May 25, 2017
Special Session Goes Extra Innings
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned late Wednesday with plans to return Thursday at noon to complete…
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May 24, 2017
One-Minute Summary: House Passes E-12, Tax Bills
View One Minute Summary. Updated as of 8:30 am on May 24, 2017
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May 24, 2017
House Passes E-12, Tax Bills
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the E-12 and Tax bills early this morning and…
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May 23, 2017
Special Session Called; Resumes Today
Gov. Mark Dayton called a special session following the adjournment of this legislative session and…
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May 22, 2017
Minnesota Teacher Nominated for National Honor
Chris Dobis, a 2016 MREA Educator of Excellence, has been nominated for the National Rural…
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