On April 12, 2018 Governor Mark Dayton answered questions from the press on various topics.
AUDIO – Listen to Governor Dayton’s morning news conference.
A list of topics covered at the news conference are included below. [Link]
- The Forest Lake City Council’s rejection of a child psychiatric center
- Governor Dayton’s proposed incentives to help the forest products industry
- Governor Dayton’s proposed additional financial assistance for farmers
- Governor Dayton’s proposed funding for a suicide prevention hotline
- The state’s response to new federal tax laws
- The Legislature’s delay in releasing their major budget and tax bills
- MNLARS and the Administration’s recent actions to improve customer service in Department of Vehicle Services’ call centers
- REAL ID Implementation
- Tim Pawlenty’s candidacy for governor
- The DFL race for governor
- IT projects, including MNLARS and MNsure
- Governor Dayton’s MinnesotaCare Buy-In proposal
- “Penny a Pill” proposal to address Minnesota’s opioid crisis
- Elder Care proposals being considered by the Legislature
- Medicaid work requirements being proposed by the Legislature
- Governor Dayton’s letter urging Speaker Daudt and House Republicans to pass a bill stabilizing pensions for Minnesota workers and retirees
- A mummified monkey that was recently discovered in the former Dayton’s department store
Source: Office of Governor Mark Dayton