Tag: bonding

GOP bonding threats won’t stop abortion measure, DFL leaders say

Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers say they won’t let speeches about fast food or Republican threats to kill a bonding deal derail their efforts to advance a bill that would plot a path for abortion rights in Minnesota’s Constitution. After House Republicans delayed votes in two floor sessions with lengthy speeches that sometimes veered into seemingly unrelated topics, […]

Advocates push to lower cost for bonding out of jail in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The ACLU of Kansas discussed bail bond reform at a meeting Thursday night, citing the inability of lower-income individuals to bond out of jail. Advocates say someone’s life should not be put on hold for a misdemeanor crime. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter said the current system is working, and altering […]

Local projects not included in Walz bonding proposal

Jan. 19—No local projects were included in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz‘s $982 million infrastructure plan released this week. The package, known as a bonding bill, will be a centerpiece of the governor’s agenda for the 2024 legislative session, which convenes Feb. 12. Bonding bills are typically a main focus of sessions in even-numbered years because […]

I’m not bonding with my new baby yet. Am I a bad mom?

Dear L’Oreal, I just had a baby, but I haven’t yet felt that big rush of love everyone keeps telling me about. Is something wrong with me? Oh friend, I want to assure you that a) there’s nothing wrong with you and b) you’re not a bad mom. I know you didn’t say that last […]