October 2007
Minnesota Surveys, Opinions, and Comparisons
The Library takes an active role in collecting data related to issues of interest to Minnesota public policymakers. We constantly acquire materials related to how Minnesota compares to other states. We have numerous rankings, surveys, and public opinion polls in our collection as well as online access to 50 state surveys on a variety of topics. Here are a few recent items we've acquired:
Armson, Rossana. 2006 Minnesota State Survey: Results and Technical Report. Minneapolis, Minn.: Minnesota Center for Survey Research, University of Minnesota, 2007. (HN79 .M63 P8 2007)
National Center for State Courts. Survey of Judicial Salaries. Williamsburg, Va.: National Center for State Courts, 2007. (KF8777 .N27) http://www.ncsconline.org/WC/Publications/KIS_JudComJudSal010107Pub.pdf
National Survey of State Laws. Detroit: Gale Research, 2008. (Reference Collection KF386 .N38, 2008)
State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues: 2006. Washington, D.C.: Coalition on Smoking or Health, 2007. (KF1910 .T6 S73) http://slati.lungusa.org/reports/SLATI_06.pdf
Workers Compensation State Rankings, Manufacturing Industry Rates, and Statutory Benefit Provisions. Bohemia, N.Y.: Actuarial & Technical Solutions, Inc., 2007. (Reference Collection HD7103.65 .U6 S72)
In addition, many of the Library's journals and magazines include articles that provide comparative state statistics, laws, or proposed laws. A popular topic in our Inside Issues current awareness service is "State by State Comparisons." For examples of recent articles, see: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/webcontent/lrl/pdf/IISample.pdf. To sign up for this service, simply select any topics of interest and return this form to the Library: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/IITOPICS.asp
For further information about state comparisons or any other topic, or to sign up to be notified about new books or articles on this topic, call the Library at 651-296-8338 or e-mail us at http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/comments.asp
New & Notable Books and Reports
Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a
link to the document. However, some of the documents may be very long. You can request to
borrow our print copy of any of the items by selecting the check-box and clicking on the
"Request Items" button.
Region 2 Arts Council Financial Statements with Accompanying Information Year Ended June 30, 2007 and Report of Certified Public Accountants. Region 2 Arts Council; Charles R. Ziegler Company, Ltd.. 2007. NX742 .M6 R424 2007.
Minnesota Part C Annual Performance Report. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2007. HV889 .M6 M573 2005. Minn. Publication 07-0529.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 125A.28http://education.state.mn.us/mde//groups/Compliance/documents/Report/030883.pdf
Minnesota Part C State Performance Plan. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2007. HV889 .M6 M575 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0530.
Monitoring Trends in Maternal and Child Health: Report and Recommendations of the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force. Minn. Dept. of Health. December 2006. RG961 .M6 M56 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0560.
Hovde, Anna and Donald Hirasuna. Short Subjects: Additional Data on Child Support Receipt Among Welfare Recipients in Minnesota. House Research. August 2007. HN79.M6 S56 2007.
Hovde, Anna and Donald Hirasuna. Short Subjects: Does Child Support Help Families Transition Off of Welfare?. House Research. August 2007. HN79.M6 S56 2007.
Citizen's Guide to Home Building and Remodeling. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. July 2007. TH4816 .C58 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0630.
The Credit Handbook. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. March 2007. HG3756 .U6 C74 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0628.
Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. United States Dept. of Justice. June 2007. HV7965 .C46 2004.
Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Corrections Oak Park Heights, Red Wing, and Stillwater Facilities. Office of the Legislative Auditor. September 21, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-26. Minn. Publication 07-0616.
Human Trafficking in Minnesota: a Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. September 2007. HD4875 .U6 H86 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0634.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 136 Art. 11 Sec. 7 Subd. 2(a) (Minn. Stat. 299A.785)http://www.ojp.state.mn.us/cj/publications/Reports/2007_Human_Trafficking.pdf
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 136 Art. 11 Sec. 7 Subd. 2(b)http://www.ojp.state.mn.us/cj/publications/Reports/2007_Human_Trafficking.pdf
East Central Regional Development Commission Annual Report. East Central Regional Development Commission (Region 7E). 2007. HT393 .M62 E18ax 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0610.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462.393 Subd. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070610.pdf
Arts High School. Perpich Center for Arts Education. 2007. NX310 .M6 A79 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0618.
Financial Audit Division Report: Teachers Retirement Association Information Technology Security Controls. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 30, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-23. Minn. Publication 07-0591.
Background on the March 13 - 14, 2007 Flooding in Browns Valley (Traverse County), Minnesota: Report to the Minnesota Governor's Office. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. April 20, 2007. GB1399.4 .M6 B33 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0581.
Best Practices for Parks and Outdoor Recreation Project Final Report. Best Practices for Parks and Outdoor Recreation. June 2007. SB482 .M6 S36 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0577.
Health Risk Limits for Perfluorochemicals: Report to the Minnesota Legislature 2007. Minn. Dept. of Health. September 30, 2007. TD196 .F55 H43 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0639.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Sec. 2http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/groundwater/hrlgw/interimreport0907.pdf
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Strategic Plan. Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. September 1997. HD1694 .M6 M566 1997. Minn. Publication 07-0604.
Minnesota River Trail Communities: Designs for Trails and Waterfronts in Redwood Falls, New Ulm, and Saint Peter. Regents of the University of Minnesota. July 2007. GV199.42 .M6 M56 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0580.
The Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Manual: A Comprehensive Implementation Guide to Minnesota's Wetland Law. Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. September 2004. QH87.3 .M55 2004. Minn. Publication 07-0605.
Probate and Planning: A Guide to Planning for the Future. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. January 2007. KFM5544 .P76 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0632.
Induced Winterkill as a Management Tool for Reclaiming Minnesota Walleye Rearing Ponds. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. July 2007. SH328 .I58 no. 547. Minn. Publication 07-0599.
Light Trap Sampling of Juvenile Northern Pike in Wetlands Affected by Water Level Regulation. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. August 2007. SH328 .I58 no. 550. Minn. Publication 07-0614.
Financial Audit Division Report: Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 21, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-20. Minn. Publication 07-0582.
Financial Audit Division Report: Board of Animal Health. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 30, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-21. Minn. Publication 07-0589.
Comprehensive Statewide Health Promotion Plan: Report to the Minnesota Legislature 2007. Minn. Dept. of Health. October 1, 2007. RA427.8 .C66 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0637.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 10 Sec. 13http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/chppages/pdfs/cshpp.pdf
Managing Your Health Care. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. July 2007. R727.4 .M36 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0625.
Roesler, Jon, MS. Suicide, County Specific Rates, 1990 - 2005. Minn. Dept. of Health. September 17, 2007. HV6548 .U62 R64 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0638.
Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities. Minn. Office of the Attorney General. June 2007. KFM5517.L35 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0626.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 504B.275https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubLandlordTenants.pdf
Conciliation Court: A User's Guide to Small Claims Court. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. March 2007. KFM5921 .Z9 C66 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0624.
Gehring, Matt. Short Subjects: Judicial Selection in Minnesota. House Research. August 2007. HN79.M6 S56 2007.
American Salaries and Wages Survey. Gale Research. 2007. Ref HD4973 .A67 2007.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
National Compensation Survey: Employee Benefits in Private Industry in the United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2007. Ref HD8051.N38 2005. Minn. Publication 07-0613.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Fiscal Review: Minnesota State Senate. Minn. State Senate. 2007. Ref KFM5407 .M625 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0619.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Guarding Your Privacy: Tips to Prevent Identity Theft. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. July 2007. HV6679 .G83 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0623.
Characteristics of December 2006 Minnesota Food Support Program: Cases and Persons. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. July 2007. HV696 .F6 C43 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0558.
A Bold Experiment: The Metropolitan Council at 40 (documentary film on dvd). Metropolitan Council; Twin Cities Public Television. 2007. HT394 .T9 B65 2007.
A Bold Experiment: the Metropolitan Council at 40 Years (brochure). Metropolitan Council. 2007. HT394 .T9 B652 2007.
Minneapolis Firefighters' Relief Association Annual Report and Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. Minneapolis Firefighters' Relief Association. 2007. HD7116 .F52 M56 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0621.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 69.77http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070621.pdf
National Survey of State Laws. Thomson Gale. 2008. Ref KF386.N38 2008.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Financial Audit Division Report: ClearWay Minnesota. Office of the Legislative Auditor. September 13, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-24. Minn. Publication 07-0611.
Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Revenue. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 30, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-22. Minn. Publication 07-0590.
Michael, Joel and Nina Manzi. Marriage Penalties and Bonuses and the Minnesota Income Tax (Updated). House Research. July 2007. HJ4653 .C67 M53 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0564.
Michael, Joel and Karen Baker. Short Subjects: Property Tax Abatements for Economic Development (Updated). House Research. August 2007. HN79.M6 S56 2007.
Manzi, Nina. Short Subjects: The Minnesota and Federal Dependent Care Tax Credits (Updated). House Research. September 2007. HN79.M6 S56 2007.
Burress, Matt. The Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Transfer: A Chronology (Revised). House Research. September 2007. KFM5885 .M62 B87 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0615.
Hirasuna, Donald and Anna Hovde. Utilization of Minnesota's Working Family Credit as Parents Transition from Welfare to Work. House Research. August 2007. HJ4653 .C73 H57 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0565.
The Phone Handbook. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. April 2007. HE8840 .M6 P46 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0627.
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. 2007. Ref HE5614.3.M5 M5a 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0600.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 169.10http://www.dps.state.mn.us/OTS/crashdata/cr
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
2008 - 2011 Transportation Improvement Program for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan Council. September 12, 2007. HE310 .T85 M47ax 2008/2011. Minn. Publication 07-0622.
Road-User Cost Due to Unavailability of Interstate 35W Mississippi River Crossing at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. August 6, 2007. TG25 .M6 R63 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0585.
Affirmative Action Plan 2006 - 2008. Minn. Dept. of Military Affairs. 2007. UA271 .M55 2006/2008. Minn. Publication 07-0606.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.191 Subd. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070606.pdf
Higher Education Veterans Assistance Offices on Campus. Minn. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. January 15, 2007. UB358 .M6 R47 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0553.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 282 Art. 15 Sec. 3 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 197.585 Subd. 4)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070553.pdf
Cleary, Jim. Minnesota National Guard Tuition Reimbursement Program: Extended Time for Using the Benefits. House Research. August 2007. KFM5897 .T8 C54 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0598.
Cleary, Jim. Short Subjects: Hunting and Fishing by Military Personnel and Veterans (Updated). House Research. August 2007. HN79.M6 S56 2007.
Cleary, Jim. The Military Draft: U.S. and Minnesota Law. House Research. September 2007. KF7263 .Z9 C54 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0612.
Veterans and Service Members: A Guide for Military Service Personnel and Veterans. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. January 2007. KFM5902 .Z9 V48 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0629.
Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2007. SK411 .M555 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0617.
Swanson, Evadene Burris. The Use and Conservation of Minnesota Wildlife 1850 - 1900. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2007. SK411 .S93 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0554.
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