State Employee Grant Employment Restriction

Minnesota Senate passed SF4640, prohibiting state employees and legislators from taking employment with grant recipients under certain circumstances. The bill, introduced in the 94th Legislature 2025-2026 session, passed through the Labor Committee after referral from State and Local Government.

Firearms regulation on public postsecondary institution campuses

The Minnesota Senate passed SF4589, legislation regulating the carrying of firearms by visitors on public postsecondary institution campuses. The bill was sponsored by Senators Bonnie Westlin and Doron Clark and passed during the 94th Legislature 2025-2026 session on March 18, 2026.

Employment Electronic Monitoring Regulation

The Minnesota Senate passed SF 4686, establishing new requirements for employers regarding electronic monitoring of employees. The law requires employers to disclose to employees which electronic monitoring tools are being used and how data is collected. Sponsored by Senators Erin Maye Quade and Jen McEwen, the bill takes effect August 1, 2025.

Employment AI Automated Decision Systems Regulation

The Minnesota Senate passed SF4689, legislation regulating the use of automated decision systems and artificial intelligence in employment settings. The bill, sponsored by Senators Erin Maye Quade and Jen McEwen, establishes new requirements for employers using algorithmic tools in hiring, promotion, and termination decisions. The legislation advanced through the Labor and State and Local Government committees during the 94th Legislature.

Attorney General Responsibilities Specification in Civil Law Enforcement Actions

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4769 passed the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. The bill specifies responsibilities for the Attorney General in civil law enforcement actions within the state's civil law framework. Sponsored by Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D), the legislation is part of the 94th Legislature 2025-2026 session.

Noncommercial radio station grants eligibility modifications

The Minnesota State Senate passed SF4889, modifying eligibility criteria for noncommercial radio station grants and making an appropriation for such grants. The bill was introduced by Sen. Heather Gustafson (D) and passed through the State and Local Government and Finance committees during the 94th Legislature (2025-2026).

Human Services Systems Steering Committee establishment

The Minnesota Senate passed SF4719 on March 23, 2026, establishing the Human Services Systems Steering Committee to coordinate and guide human services policy across state agencies. The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Senators Wiklund, Koran, Kupec, Port, and Abeler, passed through committee referrals to Health and Human Services, State and Local Government, and Rules and Administration before final passage.

Kentucky Medicaid State Plan Legislative Oversight

Kentucky Senate Bill 173 was vetoed by the Governor on April 6, 2026, but the veto was subsequently overridden by the House of Representatives (74-16) on March 27, 2026. The bill creates a new section of KRS Chapter 205 establishing an annual legislative review process for the Kentucky Medicaid state plan and Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program state plan.

Deficient Administrative Regulations Nullification - Medicaid Pharmacy and Tobacco/Vapor

Kentucky General Assembly passed SB65 to nullify deficient administrative regulations identified during the 2026 Regular Session. The bill eliminates one regulation related to the Medicaid outpatient pharmacy program and two emergency regulations from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control concerning tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licenses. The Governor's veto was overridden by the House on March 24, 2026.

BOLI Warns of Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Workers

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) published two press releases warning of a scam targeting Spanish-speaking workers in the state. The announcements, available in both English and Spanish, were issued on April 6, 2026, to alert vulnerable worker populations about fraudulent schemes. BOLI issued this consumer protection advisory as part of its outreach mission to Oregon's immigrant and Spanish-speaking communities.