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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Witnesses say wage hike would help economy
By Don Davis Minnesota minimum wages would rise from $6.15 to as much as $10.55 an hour under bills lawmakers are examining this week. The proposals first committee votes could come this week. Tw...
Posted on 2/25/13 at 6:47 PM
NEW PLATEAUS Adventures in Subbing pt 2: A Man in a Women's World
As a substitute teacher you'd expect I get to wear a few different hats and teach students of all ages. Indeed. But at the teaching placement company I work for these hats and age-ranges extend a litt...
Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:05 AM
Judge blocks Minnesota election on unionizing day-care providers 
Ramsey County District Court Judge Dale Lindman issued a temporary restraining order and said that the proposal should go through the Legislature, not be ordered by a governor. Gov. Mark Dayton said he would meet with Attorney General Lori Swanson before deciding how to proceed.
By Don Davis , December 05, 2011
Unions gloomy about day-care vote via Minnesota Legislature
Union leaders say they doubt they'll ask the Legislature for a vote on unionizing child-care providers if that's the path they have to follow, saying it probably would be futile given legislators already have cut quality improvement grants for child care providers.
By Associated Press , December 05, 2011
Minnesota day care worker unionizing testimony passionate
There's a possibility that Minnesota's 11,000 in-home child care providers might be unionized, and providers who testified Thursday were deeply divided and passionate over the issue.
By Bill Salisbury , September 23, 2011
NDSU child care center closing
A child care center at North Dakota State University is closing, putting eight people out of work and leaving families to find new care for dozens of children.
By Associated Press , March 09, 2011
Day care provider charged with pinning child
A Golden Valley day care provider is accused of using safety pins to restrain and discipline a young child.
By Associated Press , November 10, 2009
Trial starts for Rugby woman charged with child abuse
A day care provider in north central North Dakota is on trial on charges of physically abusing children.
By Associated Press , September 21, 2009
N.D. day care providers eligible for loans, grants
State Commerce Commissioner Shane Goettle, whose department oversees the programs, said they aim to help with building needs and business planning.
By Associated Press , September 14, 2009
Over the river ... to savings at Camp Grandparents
The lingering recession is forcing cash-strapped parents to cancel camp for the kids. Instead, they’re being packed off to their grandparents. The hundreds of dollars a week that would have paid for camp are being diverted to more essential needs — groceries, electricity and house payments.
By Dave Carpenter , July 14, 2009
N.D. House approves day care background checks
UPDATED 11:40 P.M.The state House reversed itself Saturday and approved background checks for child care workers, with one supporter chiding opponents for calling the bill “intrusive.”
By Janell Cole , May 02, 2009
State Sen. Dick Dever, R-Bismarck: State senator clarifies child care comments
I have never criticized child care providers, and I recognize the need for more high-quality child care availability. In fact, contrary to the letter's assertions, I made the motion in the Human Service Committee to add funding to House Bill 1418; I made the motion to pass the bill; and I am carrying it to the floor.
March 19, 2009
Dan Polasky, Grand Forks, letter: Grandma doesn't live here any more
Apparently Sen. Dick Dever, R-Bismarck, has had a revelation that will solve the state’s child care problems at no cost to the state or even to the parents: Grandma and Grandpa can watch them. Why didn’t we think of this earlier?!
March 17, 2009
N.D. legislators mull requiring background checks of child care workers
Legislators will consider a proposal to require FBI background checks of child care workers, something many parents may have thought already was happening.
December 29, 2008
5th Fargo metro area day care center in 18 months closes without notice
West Fargo, N.D.’s Packer Playland Childcare & Preschool closed Monday, the fifth metro-area child care center in 18 months to shut down without notifying parents in advance.
By Mila Koumpilova , December 02, 2008
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