July 2014
Learning from Other States
The United States of America: one nation but 50 states with distinct histories, cultures, geographies, and governments. Though distinctive, the states share a lot in common and face many of the same challenges. The similarities and differences are of great interest to policymakers in Minnesota and other states as they deal with economic and social issues, craft new laws, and evaluate existing programs and policies.
Which other states are facing the same issues? What have they tried? What has worked and what has failed? How does my state compare to other states? At the Legislative Library we are frequently asked these questions and are always on the lookout for comparative studies.
Some publications, such as CQ’s State Rankings, are statistical in nature and cover a wide range of issues that are presented in 50-state comparative tables. Other reports focus on a specific issue and examine policies in various states; we’ve recently added several such reports to our collection including:
Drug War Détente? A Review of State-Level Drug Law Reform, 2009-2013. Vera Institute of Justice, Center on Sentencing and Corrections, 2014.
Financial Security Scorecard: A State by State Analysis of Economic Pressures Facing Future Retirees. National Institute on Retirement Security, 2014.
The Great Cost Shift Continues: State Higher Education Funding After the Recession. Demos, 2014.
Managing Corrections Costs. National Conference of State Legislatures, 2014.
To see other new comparative reports, look at the list following this essay; one of the subject headings is "State by state comparisons". The Legislative Library has hundreds of such reports. Many of them can be found in the library's catalog using a subject keyword search of "comparative studies".
Our interest in comparative studies doesn’t stop with reports; we carefully scan our new magazines for articles that discuss state initiatives or that compare the states. The Library’s Inside Issues service, available to legislators and staff, alerts users to articles that match their specific interests; one of the topics is “State by state comparisons”.
If you would like further information on state comparative research or on any other issue, contact a librarian at 651-296-8338, or refdesk@lrl.leg.mn.
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.
Induced Abortions in Minnesota: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Health. July 2014. HQ767.5.U6 R45 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0639.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 14 Art. 1 Sec. 7 Subd. 6 (Minn. Stat. 145.4246)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/abrpt/2013abrpt.pdf
Mandated by: 1998 Minn. Laws Chap. 407 Art. 10 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 145.4134)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/abrpt/2013abrpt.pdf
Dairy Market Statistics, Annual Summary. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. May 2014. Ref HD9275.U3 D315 2013.
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Minnesota Agricultural Statistics. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. Ref HD1775.M6 M63x 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0495.
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Sullivan, Colbey. Short Subjects: Biofuel Use Mandates (Update). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (6E) Annual Report. Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Region 6E). 2014. HT393.M62 S59ax 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0676.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462.393 Subd. 1http://www.mmrdc.org/documents/AnnualReport2013.pdf
Minnesota Film and TV Board FY 2013/2014 ACHF Grant Report. Minn. Film and TV Board. August 2014. PN1995.67.A3 M567 2013/2014 no. 2. Minn. Publication 14-0682.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140682.pdf
Minnesota History: Building a Legacy: Report to the Governor and the Legislature on Funding for History Programs and Projects Supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Minn. Historical Society. January 2014. F601 .M56 2013/2014. Minn. Publication 14-0671.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 137 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/reports/MNHS-legacy-report-2014.pdf
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/reports/MNHS-legacy-report-2014.pdf
Upper Midwest Financial Directory. Accuity. 2014. Ref HG2441.B35 2014.
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Hoffman, William and Leo Furcht. The Biologist's Imagination: Innovation in the Biosciences. Oxford University Press. 2014. RA418.5.M4 H64 2014.
Update on the Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics and an Overview of Partnership Expenditures. University of Minnesota; Mayo Foundation. February 14, 2014. TP248.19.M6 M56 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0683.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 99 Art. 1 Sec. 5 Subd. 4(e)http://govrelations.umn.edu/assets/pdf/reports/2014UMayoPartnership.pdf
State of Minnesota General Obligation State Bonds. Minn. Dept. of Finance. October 24, 2013. HG4948.M6 M47 2013 Oct. 24. Minn. Publication 14-0064.
State of Minnesota General Obligation State Bonds. Minn. Dept. of Finance. August 6, 2013. HG4948.M6 M47 2013 Aug. 6. Minn. Publication 14-0065.
Enterprise Minnesota Small Business Growth Acceleration Program. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. HD2346.U62 M56 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0675.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 135 Art. 2 Sec. 18 Subd. 6 (Minn. Stat. 116O.115 Subd. 6)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140675.pdf
Michael, Joel and Nina Manzi. Short Subjects: Minnesota Angel Investment Credit (Updated). House Research. June 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Kids Count Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being. Annie E. Casey Foundation. 2014. Ref HQ792.U6 K53 2014.
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Garner, Bryan A. Legal Writing in Plain English, Second Edition: A Text with Exercises (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing). University of Chicago. 2013. Ref KF250 .G373 2013.
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A Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. June 2014. KF1262 .L43 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0678.
Feasibility and Desirability of Entering Into Service-Level Information Technology Agreements Between MN.IT Services and Certain State Entities. Office of MN.IT Services. March 6, 2014. JK6149.A8 F43 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0658.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 4 Sec. 7http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140658.pdf
Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. March 2014. KF9750.Z95 I57 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0622.
Mandated by: 2002 Minn. Laws Chap. 268 Sec. 2 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 243.1606 Subd. 3)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140622.pdf
License Plate Readers for Law Enforcement: Opportunities and Obstacles. RAND. 2014. HV7936.T4 G54 2014.
Minnesota Crime Information. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. July 1, 2014. Ref HV7273 .A253 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0633.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 626.5532http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140633.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 626.5531 Subd. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140633.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 626.553 Subd. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140633.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 299C.52 Subd. 5http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140633.pdf
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 299C.18http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140633.pdf
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Brower, Susan. How Demographic Changes are Transforming Minnesota & the Social Service Landscape. Minn. State Demographic Center. March 2013. HB849.44 .B76 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0640.
Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Minnesota. Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. June 30, 2014. HV2561.M6 O98 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0571.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 3 Sec. 17 (Minn. Stat. 125A.63 Subd. 4(b))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140571.pdf
Enterprise Minnesota Small Business Growth Acceleration Program. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. HD2346.U62 M56 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0675.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 135 Art. 2 Sec. 18 Subd. 6 (Minn. Stat. 116O.115 Subd. 6)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140675.pdf
Barron's Profiles of American Colleges. Barron's. 2014. Ref L901.P72 2015.
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Mettler, Suzanne. Degrees of Inequality: How the Politics of Higher Education Sabotaged the American Dream. Perseus Books Group. 2014. LC173 .M48 2014.
Getting Financial Aid. College Board Publications. 2014. Ref LB2342 .G48 2015.
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Trends in College Pricing. College Board Publications. 2013. Ref LB2342 .T75 2013.
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Larson, Lisa. Short Subjects: Federal Accountability and the No Child Left Behind Act Waiver. House Research. June 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Larson, Lisa. Short Subjects: State Laws on Teacher Quality and Effectiveness (Update). House Research. June 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Larson, Lisa. Short Subjects: World Language Proficiency for High School Students. House Research. June 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Technical Manual for Minnesota's Title I and Title III Assessments. Minn. Dept. of Education. April 2014. LB3052.M6 T43 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 14-0679.
Annual Quality Improvement Report on the Nursing Home Survey Process. Minn. Dept. of Health. May 2014. RA997.5.M6 A56 2012. Minn. Publication 14-0360.
Mandated by: 2004 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 144A.10 Subd. 17)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140360.pdf
Climate Change Impacts in the United States: U.S. National Climate Assessment. U.S. National Climate Assessment. 2014.
Nonpoint Priority Funding Plan for Clean Water Implementation Funding. Minn. Board of Water and Soil Resources. June 25, 2014. TD224.M6 N667 2014/2016. Minn. Publication 14-0563.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 14 (Minn. Stat. 114D.50 Subd. 3a)http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/planning/npfp/NPFP%20Final.pdf
Outdoor Heritage Fund Contract Management. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. July 28, 2014. HD3861.U62 M565 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0578.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 6(a)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/2014-lsohc-report.pdf
Lueck, April and Scott Niemela. The Condition of Rivers and Streams in Minnesota. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. April 2014. TD367 .C66 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0565.
Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association Actuarial Valuation. Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association. February 14, 2014. HD7116.F52 B56a 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0471.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140471.pdf
Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association Annual Report. Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association. 2014. HD7116.F52 B56b 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0685.
Fire Safety Account Financial Report. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. TH9504.M6 F56 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0632.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 217 Sec. 3 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 299F.012 subd. 3)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140632.pdf
Minnesota Racing Commission: Oversight of Purse Contributions at Running Aces Harness Park: Special Review. Office of the Legislative Auditor. July 8, 2014. HJ9865 .A27 no. 14-16. Minn. Publication 14-0655.
Report to the Legislature on the Status of Indian Gaming. Office of the Attorney General; Minn. Governor's Office. June 24, 2014. E78.M7 R46 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0638.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 3.9221http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140638.pdf
Update on the Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics and an Overview of Partnership Expenditures. University of Minnesota; Mayo Foundation. February 14, 2014. TP248.19.M6 M56 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0683.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 99 Art. 1 Sec. 5 Subd. 4(e)http://govrelations.umn.edu/assets/pdf/reports/2014UMayoPartnership.pdf
Federal Yellow Book: Who's Who in Federal Departments and Agencies. Leadership Directories, Inc.. Summer 2014. Ref JK6 .F45 2014.
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Micklethwait, John. The Fourth Revolution: The Global Race to Reinvent the State. The Penguin Press. 2014. D860 .M525 2014.
Directory of Minnesota Township Officers. Minn. Association of Townships. Ref JS451.M63 M62x 2014/2015.
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Local Government Lobbying Services. Office of the State Auditor. June 23, 2014. JK6174.5 .L64 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0634.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.76http://www.osa.state.mn.us/reports/gid/2013/lobby/Lobby_13_report.pdf
Comprehensive Master Plan. State Capitol Preservation Commission. February 2012. NA4412.M6 C66 2012. Minn. Publication 14-0672.
Shepard, Mark. Executive Branch Advisory Groups (Revised). House Research. July 2014. JK6149.C7 S54 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0654.
Minnesota Historical Society Annual Report. Minn. Historical Society. F601.M58x 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0670.
Mandated by: 1977 Minn. Laws Chap. 332 Sec. 4http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/reports/MNHS-annual-report-FY13.pdf
Shepard, Mark. Short Subjects: State Agency Head Salaries (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Shepard, Mark. Short Subjects: State Elected Officials' Compensation (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Capital Budgeting in the States. National Association of State Budget Officers. Spring 2014. HJ2053.A1 C37 2014.
Debt Capacity Forecast. Minn. Management & Budget. February 2014. HJ8365 .D43 2014 Feb.. Minn. Publication 14-0321.
Mandated by: 1998 Minn. Laws Chap. 404 Sec. 28 (Minn. Stat. 16A.105)http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/fu/14/debt.pdf
Fiscal Survey of States. National Association of State Budget Officers. Spring 2014. Ref HJ275 .N32a 2014 Spring.
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Minnesota City Budgets: 2014 Summary Budget Data Together With 2013 Revised Summary Budget Data. Office of the State Auditor. April 14, 2014. HJ9777.M6 M56 2013/2014. Minn. Publication 14-0623.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.75http://www.osa.state.mn.us/Reports/gid/2014/ciBudget/ciBudget_14_report.pdf
Sullivan, Colbey and Nina Manzi. Short Subjects: Economic Forecasts, Budget Surpluses, and Budget Shortfalls (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
State of Minnesota General Obligation State Bonds. Minn. Dept. of Finance. October 24, 2013. HG4948.M6 M47 2013 Oct. 24. Minn. Publication 14-0064.
State of Minnesota General Obligation State Bonds. Minn. Dept. of Finance. August 6, 2013. HG4948.M6 M47 2013 Aug. 6. Minn. Publication 14-0065.
Haglund, Rick. State Policies Matter: How Minnesota's Tax, Spending and Social Policies Help it Achieve the Best Economy Among Great Lakes States. Michigan Future Inc.. June 2014. HJ278 .H34 2014.
Summary of the Fiscal Actions of the 2014 Legislature. Minn. House of Representatives Fiscal Analysis Department. June 2014. HJ2053.M6 S86 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0659.
Administrative Costs at Minnesota Health Plans in 2012. Minn. Dept. of Health. March 2014. HG9397.5.M6 A36 2012. Minn. Publication 14-0566.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 62J.38http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/dap/cdireports/grppurch/admn2012.pdf
Annual Quality Improvement Report on the Nursing Home Survey Process. Minn. Dept. of Health. May 2014. RA997.5.M6 A56 2012. Minn. Publication 14-0360.
Mandated by: 2004 Minn. Laws Chap. 247 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 144A.10 Subd. 17)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140360.pdf
Cancer Facts and Figures. American Cancer Society. 2014. Ref RC261.A1 A213 2014.
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Community Clinic Grant Program: Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Health. June 30, 2014. RA447.M6 C63 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0569.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 9 Art. 1 Sec. 47 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 145.9268)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/pubs/legislative/commclin14.pdf
Medical Education and Research Cost (MERC) Grant Distribution. Minn. Dept. of Health. June 30, 2014. R746.M6 M47 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0570.
Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 245 Art. 2 Sec. 10 (Minn. Stat. 62J.692 Subd. 5)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140570.pdf
Minnesota Health Care Spending and Projections. Minn. Dept. of Health. June 2014. RA410.54.M6 M568 2012. Minn. Publication 14-0656.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 17 Sec. 1 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 62U.10 Subd. 3)http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/publications/costs/healthspending2014.pdf
Baumgarten, Allan. Minnesota Health Market Review. Allan Baumgarten. June 2014. RA413 .M56 2014 pt. 1.
Report of Loss Ratio Experience in the Individual and Small Employer Health Plan Markets for: Insurance Companies, Nonprofit Health Service Plan Corporations and HMOs (Revised). Minn. Dept. of Commerce. June 2014. HG9397.5 .M6 R456 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0636.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 225 Art. 2 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 62A.021 Subd. 1)http://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/images/LossRatioReport.pdf
Short Subjects: Direct Care and Treatment. House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Biggerstaff, Andrew and Deborah Dyson. Short Subjects: Housing Improvement Areas (Revised). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Minnesota Judicial Branch Report to the Community. Minn. State Court Administrator. 2014. KFM5471.O4 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0347.
Who Pays for Justice? Perspectives on State Court System Financing and Governance. RAND. 2014. KF8736 .M34 2014.
Benchmarks for Minnesota, CompScope 14th Edition. Workers Compensation Research Institute. October 2013. HD7103.65.U6 M565 2013.
Minimum Wage in Minnesota: Policy Report. Freedom Foundation of Minnesota. April 2013. HD4918.M6 M57 2013.
Shepard, Mark. Short Subjects: Legislative Review of State Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Neumann, Anita. Short Subjects: State Minimum Wage (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Workers' Compensation Program Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Administration. April 2014. JK6160.W6 M55 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0677.
Workers' Compensation: Benefits, Coverage, and Costs. National Academy of Social Insurance. August 2013. Ref HD7103.65.U6 W56 2011.
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Shepard, Mark. Reports Mandated by the 2014 Legislature. House Research. June 2014. H62.M55x 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0635.
Summary of the Fiscal Actions of the 2014 Legislature. Minn. House of Representatives Fiscal Analysis Department. June 2014. HJ2053.M6 S86 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0659.
Minnesota Historical Society Annual Report. Minn. Historical Society. F601.M58x 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0670.
Mandated by: 1977 Minn. Laws Chap. 332 Sec. 4http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/reports/MNHS-annual-report-FY13.pdf
Minnesota History: Building a Legacy: Report to the Governor and the Legislature on Funding for History Programs and Projects Supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Minn. Historical Society. January 2014. F601 .M56 2013/2014. Minn. Publication 14-0671.
Mandated by: 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 137 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/reports/MNHS-legacy-report-2014.pdf
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5http://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/reports/MNHS-legacy-report-2014.pdf
Mississippi River Parkway Commission Annual Report. Mississippi River Parkway Commission. July 2014. HE356.G7 M56x 2013/2014. Minn. Publication 14-0573.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 161.1419http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140573.pdf
A Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. June 2014. KF1262 .L43 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0678.
License Plate Readers for Law Enforcement: Opportunities and Obstacles. RAND. 2014. HV7936.T4 G54 2014.
Shepard, Mark. Short Subjects: Legislative Review of State Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Minnesota Family Investment Program: MFIP Performance Measures by Racial/Ethnic or Immigrant Group and County. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. July 2013. HV98.M6 M45 2013 Jan/Mar. Minn. Publication 14-0673.
Minnesota Family Investment Program: MFIP Performance Measures by Racial/Ethnic or Immigrant Group and County. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. February 2014. HV98.M6 M45 2013 Jy/ Sept. Minn. Publication 14-0674.
Minnesota Family Investment Program: MFIP Performance Measures by Racial/Ethnic or Immigrant Group and County. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. July 2013. HV98.M6 M45 2013 Jan/Mar. Minn. Publication 14-0673.
Minnesota Family Investment Program: MFIP Performance Measures by Racial/Ethnic or Immigrant Group and County. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. February 2014. HV98.M6 M45 2013 Jy/ Sept. Minn. Publication 14-0674.
Report to the Legislature on the Status of Indian Gaming. Office of the Attorney General; Minn. Governor's Office. June 24, 2014. E78.M7 R46 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0638.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 3.9221http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140638.pdf
Tribal Tobacco Use Project Survey Report. American Indian Community Tobacco Projects. 2013. RA448.5.I5 T75 2013.
Metropolitan Agency Report. Minn. Management & Budget. March 2014. JS451 .M68 M432 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0348.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473.143http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140348.pdf
Metropolitan Livable Communities Annual Report to the Minnesota State Legislature. Metropolitan Council. June 2014. HT168.T9 M48 2013. Minn. Publication 14-0575.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 255 Art. 1 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 473.25 (e))http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/140575.pdf
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District: 2013 Operational Review and Plans for 2014. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. 2014. RA640 .M574 2013/2014. Minn. Publication 14-0642.
Effects of Pension Plan Changes on Retirement Security. Center for State and Local Government Excellence. April 2014. JK2474 .E44 2014.
State of Rural Minnesota Report. Minn. State University, Mankato. Center for Rural Policy and Development. 2014. HT421 .S73 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0562.
Mandated by: 2006 Minn. Laws Chap. 281 Art. 4 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116J.421 Subd. 3)http://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-of-MN-2014-MBA.pdf
Capital Budgeting in the States. National Association of State Budget Officers. Spring 2014. HJ2053.A1 C37 2014.
Drug War Detente?: A Review of State-level Drug Law Reform, 2009-2013. Vera Institute of Justice. April 2014. KF3890 .S83 2014.
Effects of Pension Plan Changes on Retirement Security. Center for State and Local Government Excellence. April 2014. JK2474 .E44 2014.
Fiscal Survey of States. National Association of State Budget Officers. Spring 2014. Ref HJ275 .N32a 2014 Spring.
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How Does Minnesota Compare?. Minn. Taxpayers Association. September 2013. Ref HJ2385.H68 2011.
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Kids Count Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being. Annie E. Casey Foundation. 2014. Ref HQ792.U6 K53 2014.
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Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Survey of State and Local Gasoline Taxes (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Tax Rates and Tax Burdens in the District of Columbia: A Nationwide Comparison. Government of the District of Columbia. December 2013. Ref HJ2322.A3 T37 2012.
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Workers' Compensation: Benefits, Coverage, and Costs. National Academy of Social Insurance. August 2013. Ref HD7103.65.U6 W56 2011.
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Drug War Detente?: A Review of State-level Drug Law Reform, 2009-2013. Vera Institute of Justice. April 2014. KF3890 .S83 2014.
Tribal Tobacco Use Project Survey Report. American Indian Community Tobacco Projects. 2013. RA448.5.I5 T75 2013.
How Does Minnesota Compare?. Minn. Taxpayers Association. September 2013. Ref HJ2385.H68 2011.
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Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Estate and Inheritance Taxation: An Overview of Taxes in the States (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Minnesota Research and Development Tax Credit (Update). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Single Sales Apportionment of Corporate Franchise Tax (Updated). House Research. June 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Survey of State and Local Gasoline Taxes (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: Tax Increment Financing (Updated). House Research. June 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Michael, Joel. Short Subjects: The Minnesota Estate Tax (Updated). House Research. July 2014. HN79.M6 S56 2014.
Haglund, Rick. State Policies Matter: How Minnesota's Tax, Spending and Social Policies Help it Achieve the Best Economy Among Great Lakes States. Michigan Future Inc.. June 2014. HJ278 .H34 2014.
Tax Rates and Tax Burdens in the District of Columbia: A Nationwide Comparison. Government of the District of Columbia. December 2013. Ref HJ2322.A3 T37 2012.
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County Screening Board Data. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. October 2013. HE356.M6 M54a 2013 October. Minn. Publication 14-0641.
Southwest Green Line LRT Extension: Municipal Consent Update (MN State Statute 473.3994).. Metropolitan Council. July 10, 2014. HE4491.T92 S685 2014 update. Minn. Publication 14-0657.
Transportation: Moving People and Commerce Where They Want and Need to Go. Center of the American Experiment. 2014. HE213.M6 K53 2014.
Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2014. SK411 .M555 2014. Minn. Publication 14-0704.
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Each issue consists of a short essay on a current economic topic, written for the general public, librarians, and teachers.
Canvass, The: States and Election Reform. 10/year
The Canvass, NCSL's elections newsletter, is designed to assemble data, legislative practices, and insight from the 50 states and U.S. territories into an "executive summary" for legislators and key staff.