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Submitted by mcody on Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:22am
2012
End of Session Summary
Let’s all be thankful the 2011-2012 legislative biennium has finally come to an end. It is one thing to see the session end, but the entire biennium has touched an emotion in most of us at one point or another. Although the Vikings stadium and all its publicity may have you experiencing Purple Pride, let’s not forget what we were going through just one...
Submitted by mcody on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:51am
MAPE members strongly encouraged to submit their documents by new May 31 deadline
A grace period will extend the deadline for completion of Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEVA) to Thursday, May 31. HMS Employer Solutions, the vendor for the dependent audit, will mail a final notice mid-week informing impacted State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) members of...
Submitted by mcody on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 12:04pm
After more than 26 years representing the Iron Range in the state House of Representatives, DFL Rep. Tom Rukavina will not seek a 14th term this fall.
Rukavina announced his retirement in a letter Friday morning, the day after both chambers adjourned for the year. Capitol Chatter described Rukavina as the Legislature’s most colorful member.
“The changing atmosphere at the...
Governor Dayton vetoes another bill from GOP majority designed to harm collective bargaining process
Submitted by mcody on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 10:13am
The GOP majorities in the state House and Senate just can’t help themselves. They desperately want to interfere in the collective bargaining process with public employee unions.
Once again, the GOP majority in the Legislature passed a bill that would drastically alter the collective bargaining process. This time the GOP majority in the Legislature passed and sent to the governor Senate...
Submitted by mcody on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 10:15am
Attempts to insert “right to work” provisions into the stadium bill failed by wide margins in both the state House and Senate.
For the third time this session on Monday, Rep. Doug Wardlow (R-Eagan) has tried to debate, get a floor vote on, and pass “right to work” legislation on the Minnesota House floor. Twice, in working with his GOP cohort Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-...
Submitted by mcody on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 9:52am
MAPE members are strongly encouraged to respond to the dependent health-care and dental audit by May 11.
As of April 27, 28,000 SEGIP dependents still had not had their eligibility status. That means just 61 percent had completed the verification process.
A reminder letter was mailed to SEGIP members who have not responded to the required audit, according to Minnesota Management and Budget...
Submitted by mcody on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 9:47am
MAPE members strongly encouraged to submit their documents
Need more information on the audit? Here are links to mailings and FAQ
Today, Governor Dayton signed into law Senate File 1173, which makes friendly changes to the Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEVA).
The bill passed on a 130-0 vote in the House of Representatives and a 64-1 vote in the Senate and...
Submitted by mcody on Monday, May 7, 2012 - 8:50am
May 6-12 is Public Service Recognition Week
In 1985, the first week of May was designated as Public Service Recognition Week. The goal is to honor national, state, county and local government employees who serve their fellow citizens across the nation. MAPE is celebrating Public Service Recognition Week by highlighting some of the vital services our members provide to the state of Minnesota...
Submitted by mcody on Monday, May 7, 2012 - 7:29am
Public Service Recognition Week, May 6-12
May 6, 2012
Dear members:
Today marks the beginning of Public Service Recognition Week. Since 1985, the President and Congress have designated the first full week in May to honor public employees from all branches of government for the work they do and the services they provide. As part of the festivities, the staff and leadership at MAPE want to...
Submitted by mcody on Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 11:13am
In 1985, the first week of May was designated as Public Service Recognition Week. The goal is to honor national, state, county and local government employees who serve their fellow citizens across the nation.
MAPE will celebrate Public Service Recognition Week by highlighting some of the vital services our members provide to the state of Minnesota. Starting Monday, MAPE’s website...
