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Minnesota
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March 2008

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Health Care

Health care availability, coverage, and costs are continuing concerns for policymakers. The Legislative Reference Library has recently acquired the following books and reports on this issue.

Administrative Costs at Minnesota Health Plans in 2006. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health, 2008. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/dap/cdireports/grppurch/admn2006.pdf

Health Insurance Coverage in Minnesota, Preliminary Results for 2007. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health, 2008. http://health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/publications/coverage/inscovprelim2007.pdf

Health Insurance Exchange Study. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health, 2008. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/publications/coverage/hlthinsexchangestudy.pdf

Minnesota Hospital Public Interest Review: Proposal for a Specialty Psychiatric Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health, 2008. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/moratorium/prairiestjohns/psjreport.pdf

Myers, Nancy. Minnesota Department of Commerce Medical Malpractice Insurance in Minnesota. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Commerce, 2007. http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080233.pdf

Recommendations of the Health Care Transformation Task Force. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Human Services, 2008. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/transform/ttfreportfinal.pdf

Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy. Washington, D.C.: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, 2008. (RA412.3 .M33) http://www.medpac.gov/publications/congressional_reports/Mar08_EntireReport.pdf

Please call the Library for further information about library resources on this topic or any others, at 651-296-8338 or e-mail us at http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/comments.asp

New & Notable Books and Reports

AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (AURI) LEGISLATIVE REPORT. Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. 2008. S541.5 .M6 A47 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0163. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080163.pdf
LIST OF ENTITIES THAT RECEIVED COMMISSIONER'S EXEMPTION UNDER M.S. 500.24. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. 2007. HD1775 .M6 L58 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0115. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080115.pdf
RESIDENTIAL ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE STUDY AND REPORT. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture; Minn. Dept. of Health; University of Minn.. November 2007. KFM5759 .M65 R48 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0760. Mandated Report.
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/publications/licensing/pest&fert/antimicrobialreport.pdf

BANKING

Fitch, Thomas P. DICTIONARY OF BANKING TERMS. Barron's. 2006. Ref HG151 .F57 2006.

BUILDING CODES

ADAPTABILITY DESIGN ELEMENTS: LEGISLATIVE REPORT ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF INCORPORATING THE ADAPTABILITY DESIGN ELEMENTS IN THE STATE BUILDING CODE. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. January 15, 2008. KFM5859.8 .H35 A9 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0100. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080100.pdf

BUSINESS

MINNESOTA BUSINESS EXPANSION REPORT. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. 2008. HD62.5 .M56 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0139.
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/facts/PDFs/BER2007annual.pdf
STATE OF MINNESOTA MISSION TO INDIA. Minnesota Trade Office. 2007. HF1475 .M6 S73 2007.
THE ECONOMICS AND LOGISTICS OF TRANSPORTING TACONITE MINING AND PROCESSING BYPRODUCTS (AGGREGATE): MINNESOTA AND BEYOND. Natural Resources Research Institute. October 2007. HE199.5 .A332 U6 2007.
http://www.nrri.umn.edu/egg/REPORTS/TSR200704/TSR200704.pdf

CHILDREN/YOUTH

CHILD MALTREATMENT REVIEW PANEL (CMRP) REPORT. Child Maltreatment Review Panel, Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 25, 2008. HV6626.53 .M6 L47 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0148. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080148.pdf

COMPUTERS

DIGITAL JUSTICE: PROGRESS TOWARDS DIGITAL INCLUSION IN MINNESOTA. Institute on Race and Poverty. December 2006. HM851 .D54 2006.
http://www.irpumn.org/uls/resources/projects/DigitalJustice.pdf

CRIME & CORRECTIONS

CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS BOARD ANNUAL REPORT. Minn. Center for Crime Victim Services. 2008. HV8688 .M54x 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0215. Mandated Report.
http://www.ojp.state.mn.us/publications/Reparations_Annual_Report.pdf
CRIMINAL RECORDS AND EMPLOYMENT IN MINNESOTA: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2007 COLLATERAL SANCTIONS COMMITTEE. Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission. January 15, 2008. HV9305 .M6 M562 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0082. Mandated Report.
http://www.msgc.state.mn.us/projects/collateral_sanctions/Collateral_Sanctions_Report_2008.pdf
INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. February 2008. KF9750 .Z95 I57 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0270. Mandated Report.
http://www.corr.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/InterstateCouncilReport2008.pdf
JUVENILE OUT OF STATE PLACEMENT REPORTS AND JUVENILE ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT REPORTS. Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission. February 15, 2008. HV9105 .M6 J89 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0202. Mandated Report.
http://www.msgc.state.mn.us/data_reports/juvplacement_2008.doc
MINNESOTA BOARD OF PARDONS ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. Minn. Board of Pardons. February 2008. HV7273 .A4 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0271. Mandated Report.
http://www.doc.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/BOP2007report.pdf
Brown, Richard Maxwell NO DUTY TO RETREAT. Oxford University Press. 1991. E179 .B88 1991.
SUPERVISION FEES: REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. February 15, 2008. HV9305 .M6 S87 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0269. Mandated Report.
http://www.corr.state.mn.us/publications/legislativereports/documents/SupervisionFees2008Report.pdf
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS AND DRUG COURTS. Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission. January 15, 2008. HV9304 .E34 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0086. Mandated Report.
http://www.msgc.state.mn.us/projects/drug_courts_reentry/msgc_special_report_reentry_drug_courts_2008.doc

DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION

CENSUS ATLAS OF THE UNITED STATES. U.S. Census Bureau. 2007. Ref G1201 .E2 U5 2007.
http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/censusatlas/
STATISTICAL ABSTRACT OF THE UNITED STATES (CENSUS). Census Bureau. 2008. Ref HA202 .U5x 2008.
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2008edition.html

DISABLED

FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: INTEGRATING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE WORKFORCE. Governor's Workforce Development Council. May 17, 2006. HD7256 .U62 M56 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0779.
http://www.gwdc.org/documents/creating_connections/2005-2006/final_report/Final%20Committee%20Report.doc

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NORTHWEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT. Northwest Regional Development Commission (Region 1). 2007. HT393 .M62 N67ax 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0108. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080108.pdf

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT. Government Printing Office. February 2008. Ref HC106.5 .A272 2008.
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/eop/2008/2008_erp.pdf

EDUCATION-HIGHER

MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - REVENUE FUND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. . LB1893 .M56a 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0162.
http://www.finance.mnscu.edu/accounting/financialstatements/yearendstatements/docs/fy07revenuefund.pdf
TUITION RECIPROCITY DATA OVERVIEW. Minn. Office of Higher Education. January 2008. LB2342.15 .M6 T85 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0141. Mandated Report.
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/ReciprocityDataOverview2008.pdf

EDUCATION-K-12

AN ALIGNMENT STUDY OF THE MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT-II WITH STATE STANDARDS IN MATHEMATICS FOR GRADES 3-8 AND 11. Minn. Dept. of Education; Thomas J. Lombard. September 1, 2006. LB3052 .M6 L66 2006.
Lombard, Thomas J. AN ALIGNMENT STUDY OF THE MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT-II WITH STATE STANDARDS IN READING AND LITERATURE FOR GRADES 3-8 AND 10. Minnesota Dept. of Education. . LB3052 .M6 L662 2006.
ELK RIVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 728 VOLUNTARY LOCAL TASK FORCE. Elk River School Board. September 25, 2006. LB2817 .I36 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0051. Mandated Report.
http://elkriver.k12.mn.us/92106ERFinalRep.pdf
FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ADVANCING AT-RISK YOUTH TOWARDS FURTHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. Governor's Workforce Development Council. . HV1435 .M6 F56 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0780.
http://www.gwdc.org/documents/career_advancement/2005-2006/Final_Report.doc
MANAGEMENT LETTER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA FOR THE YEAR ENDED. Office of the State Auditor. . LA310 .M36 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0161. Mandated Report.
http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/reports/aud/2007/financialStatements/mshslml_07_report.pdf
MINNESOTA ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICS (DRAFT). Minn. Dept. of Education. March 12, 2007. LB1629 .M6 M579 2007.
MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT. Minn. State High School League. 2008. LA310 .M5711 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0178. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080178.pdf
OPTIONS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION FORMULA CHANGES TO LIMIT REVENUE DISPARITIES. Minn. Dept. of Children, Families and Learning. January 2008. LB2826 .M6 O685 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0072. Mandated Report.
http://www.education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/finance/documents/report/033347.pdf
REPORT TO THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: RULE EXCEPTIONS. Minn. Board of Teaching. September 1, 2007. LB1772 .M6 M565 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0232.
http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/Report/033710.pdf
STAFF DEVELOPMENT REPORT OF DISTRICT AND SITE RESULTS AND EXPENDITURES. Minn. Dept. of Education. February 2008. LB1731.S73 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0249. Mandated Report.
http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/Report/033796.pdf

ENERGY ISSUES

APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE PLAN APPROVAL 2008 - 2022: 2007 XCEL RESOURCE PLAN. Xcel Energy. December 14, 2007. HD9685 .U63 M575 2007.
http://www.xcelenergy.com/XLWEB/CDA/0,3080,1-1-1_41994_43524-2835-0_0_0-0,00.html
Nelson, Carl. BUILDING MINNESOTA'S SOLAR FUTURE: THE OPTION OF A "SOLAR CARVE-OUT" IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD. Green Institute. February 2008. TJ810 .N45 2008.
http://renewableenergy.greeninstitute.org/images/Solar%20carve-out%20in%20RES_GI%20issue%20paper_Feb.2008.pdf
ETHANOL PLANTS RECEIVING PRODUCER PAYMENTS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. February 15, 2008. HD9502.5 .A43 E843 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0234. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080234.pdf
Fernstrum, Wendy. HIGH OCTANE: HOW MINNESOTA LED THE NATION IN ETHANOL DEVELOPMENT. Minnesota Corn Growers Association. 2008. HD9502.5 .A43 F47 2008.
MINNESOTA ENERGY EMERGENCY PLAN. Minn. Dept. of Commerce; National Association of State Energy Officials. 2006. HD9502 .U63 M652 2006.
POWERING THE PLAINS: ENERGY TRANSITION ROADMAP. Great Plains Institute. . HD9502 .U62 P69 2007.
http://www.gpisd.net/ptp/documents/Merged_25062007.pdf
Sullivan, Colbey. SHORT SUBJECTS: FIXED AND VARIABLE SUBSIDIES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS: TWO POLICY TOOLS. House Research. January 2008. HN79.M6 S56 2008.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ssfvsub.pdf
Nelson, Carl et al. SOLAR PIONEERS: A CASE STUDY OF THE SOUTHEAST COMO NEIGHBORHOOD SOLAR THERMAL PROJECT. Green Institute; Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS). December 2007. TH7413 .N45 2007.
http://renewableenergy.greeninstitute.org/images/Solar Pioneers_Solar Thermal Report_Green Institute_Dec.2007.pdf

ENVIRONMENT/NATURAL RESOURCES

ANNUAL REPORT. Public Facilities Authority. 2008. HD3890 .M6 A56 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0043. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080043.pdf
ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE FOREST RESOURCES ACT. Minn. Forest Resources Council. 2008. SD566 .M6 M5671 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0164. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080164.pdf
ANNUAL TRACKING REPORT FOR NEW WASTEWATER FACILITIES. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. February 1, 2008. TD524 .M6 A22 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0151. Mandated Report.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrwq-wwtp-1sy08.pdf
Cho, Yongsung et al. CAN RURAL COMMUNITIES COMPLY WITH THE NEW ARSENIC STANDARD FOR DRINKING WATER?. University of Minnesota. November 2007. HD4464 .M6 C56 2007.
http://agecon.lib.umn.edu/cgi-bin/pdf_view.pl?paperid=28960&ftype=.pdf
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP GRANT PROGRAM FY 2008/2009 GRANT CYCLE REPORT. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. . HC107.M63 E512 2008/2009 cycle 1. Minn. Publication 08-0112. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080112.pdf
DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (DECA-BDE): A REPORT TO THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 15, 2008. TP2665 .D43 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0111. Mandated Report.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrp-deca-1sy08.pdf
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING COMPOUNDS: A REPORT TO THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 15, 2008. RA1224.2 .E5 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0064. Mandated Report.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrp-ei-1sy08.pdf
OPTIMIZING NATIVE PRAIRIE SEED HARVEST AND REPLANTING ON STATE-OWNED LANDS: CONSIDERATIONS FOR CRITERIA, GUIDELINES, AND INCENTIVES THAT ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF NATIVE PRAIRIE REMAINING IN MINNESOTA. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 13, 2007. SB434.3 .O68 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0781. Mandated Report.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/pspb_report.pdf
PREVENTING THE INTRODUCTION OF ASIAN CARP INTO MINNESOTA. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. November 1, 2007. QH353 .M565 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0122. Mandated Report.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/invasives/aquaticanimals/asiancarp/110107_plan.pdf
PROPOSED AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT RULE CHANGES. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 7, 2008. SB614.3 .U6 M56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0077. Mandated Report.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/input/rules/apm/rulemaking_apm_leg%20report_1.pdf
Pidot, Jeff. REINVENTING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION AND IDEAS FOR REFORM. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. 2005. KF658 .C65 P53 2005.
REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE: METROPOLITAN LANDFILL CONTINGENCY ACTION TRUST ACCOUNT. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. . TD795.7.M47 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0229. Mandated Report.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/reports/lrc-clf-2sy08.pdf
WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING PROGRAM REPORT TO LEGISLATURE UPDATE (REVISED). Public Facilities Authority. February 14, 2008. HD4479 .M6 W372 2008 Revised. Minn. Publication 08-0254. Mandated Report.
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/Community/PDF/PFA08wifRpt.pdf
XCEL ENERGY ASH DISPOSAL FACILITY DRAFT EIS. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. December 31, 2007. TD899 .S68 X34 2007.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/news/eaw/xcel-deis.zip

FISHING

AQUACULTURE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 14, 2008. SH35 .M6 M565 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0093. Mandated Report.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/legislativereports/aquaculture08.pdf
CURRENT STATUS OF THE LEECH LAKE FISHERY AND RELATED STUDIES. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 8, 2008. SH351 .W3 C87 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0090. Mandated Report.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/legislativereports/leech08.pdf
FISHING: GET IN THE HABITAT!: MINNAQUA LEADER'S GUIDE. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2007. SH511 .F55 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0656.
MINNESOTA FISHING REGULATIONS. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2008. SK411 .M57 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0265.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing2008.pdf
WINTER LAKE TROUT SEASON CHANGE LEGISLATIVE REPORT. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 9, 2008. SH511 .W56 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0092. Mandated Report.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/legislativereports/laketrout08.pdf

GAY/LESBIAN/BISEXUAL ISSUES

EQUALITY FROM STATE TO STATE: GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER AMERICANS AND STATE LEGISLATION. Human Rights Campaign Foundation. December 2007. HQ73.3 .U6 E68 2007.
http://www.hrc.org/documents/HRC_States_Report_07_24jan.pdf
THE EFFECT OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS. Congressional Research Service. January 3, 2008. HQ1034 .U5 H38 2008.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS21897_20080103.pdf

GOVERNING/GOVERNMENT-STATE

MINNESOTA ZOO ANNUAL REPORT. Minn. Zoological Board. 2007. QL76.5 .U62 A66ax 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0107. Mandated Report.
http://www.mnzoo.com/global/pdf/MZGAnnualReport_FY07.pdf

GOVERNMENT FINANCE

BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. Office of Management and Budget. 2008. Ref HJ2051.A59 2009.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2009/pdf/budget.pdf
BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - APPENDIX. Office of Management and Budget. 2008. Ref HJ2051 .A59 2009 appendix.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2009/pdf/appendix.pdf
BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT: ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVES. Executive Office of the President. 2008. Ref HJ2051.A598 2009.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2009/pdf/spec.pdf
DEBT CAPACITY FORECAST. Minn. Dept. of Finance. February 28, 2008. HJ8365 .D43 2008 Feb.. Minn. Publication 08-0266. Mandated Report.
http://www.treasurer.state.mn.us/bonds/debtcap/080228_forecast.pdf
EXTERNAL MONEY MANAGER REPORT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 11A.04 CLAUSE 12. Minn. State Board of Investment. January 7, 2008. HJ3835 .M6 A26 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0056. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080056.pdf
HISTORICAL TABLES: BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. Executive Office of the President. 2008. Ref HJ2051.A599 2009.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2009/pdf/hist.pdf
Marx, Bill. ISSUE BRIEF: GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FORECASTS: CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS FORECAST. Minnesota House of Representatives, Fiscal Analysis Department. September 2007. HJ2053 .M6 G45 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0750.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/fiscal/files/07fcstvr.pdf
ISSUE BRIEF: MINNESOTA'S CAPITAL BUDGET. Minnesota House of Representatives, Fiscal Analysis Department. December 2007. HJ2053 .M6 M566 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0800.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/fiscal/files/ibbond07.pdf
PROMPT PAYMENT REPORT. Minn. Dept. of Finance. February 21, 2008. JK6131 .P76 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0245. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080245.pdf
REPORT OF THE STATE AUDITOR ON FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF SUBRECIPIENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA YEAR ENDED.... Office of the State Auditor. 2008. HJ11.M62b 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0263.
http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/reports/aud/2007/fedAssist/fedAssist_07_report.pdf
SPECIAL STUDY: ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PROGRAMS. Office of the State Auditor. February 13, 2008. KFM5991 .S64 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0217.
http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/reports/gid/2008/adminpen/adminpen_08_fullreport.pdf
STATE OF MINNESOTA TREASURER'S OFFICE FINANCE DEPT. REPORT OF BANK BALANCES 100,000 OR MORE. Minn. State Treasurer; Minn. Dept. of Finance. 2008. HJ7600 .M56 2008. Mandated Report.

HEALTH CARE

ADVERSE HEALTH EVENTS IN MINNESOTA. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2008. R729.8 .A38 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0205. Mandated Report.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/patientsafety/ae/aereport0108.pdf
BLOOD LEAD SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IN MINNESOTA. Minn. Dept. of Health. . RA1231 .L4 B564 2004. Minn. Publication 08-0007.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/reports/pregnancy/pregnancyguidelines.pdf
HEALTH CARE PAYMENT SYSTEM REFORM IN MINNESOTA: REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. Minn. Dept. of Employee Relations. December 2007. RA410.54 .M6 H425 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0772. Mandated Report.
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5302-ENG
HEALTH, UNITED STATES, WITH CHARTBOOK ON TRENDS IN THE HEALTH OF AMERICANS. National Center for Health Statistics. November 2007. Ref RA407.3 .U57a 2007.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus07.pdf
MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COSTS (MERC), PREPAID MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PMAP), PREPAID GENERAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAL CARE (PGAMC): 2007 DISTRIBUTION. MERC (Medical Education and Research Costs). . R746 .M6 M436 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0244. Mandated Report.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hep/merc/publications/2007dist.pdf
MINNESOTA HEALTH STATISTICS. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2008. Ref RA407.4 .M6 M55a 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0171.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/06annsum/index.html
SAFE PATIENT HANDLING IN MINNESOTA. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. December 20, 2007. RT87 .T72 S34 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0101. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080101.pdf
STATE OF THE STATES. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, State Coverage Initiatives. January 2008. RA412.2 .S83 2008.
http://www.statecoverage.net/pdf/stateofstates2008.pdf

HOUSING

FINAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE: THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND MANAGED CARE PILOT YEAR 7. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2008. HV4506 .M6 S87 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0129. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080129.pdf
HOUSING ASSISTANCE IN MINNESOTA: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT. Minn. Housing Finance Agency. 2008. HD7303 .M6 M575 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0212. Mandated Report.
http://www.mnhousing.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/document/mhfa_006695.pdf
PARTICIPATION IN THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT. Metropolitan Council. February 1, 2008. HD7303 .M6 P37 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0158. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080158.pdf

IMMIGRATION

FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: INTEGRATING IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES INTO MINNESOTA'S ECONOMY AND CULTURE. Governor's Workforce Development Council. June 19, 2006. HD5725 .M6 M575 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0778.
http://www.gwdc.org/documents/SNI/2006/6-19-06%20final%20report/Supporting%20New%20Immigrants%20Final%20
Report%206.19.06.doc

JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION/COURTS

REPORT TO 2008 LEGISLATURE: USE OF 2005 LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR SPECIALTY COURTS. Minn. State Court Administrator. 2008. KFM5916 .S7 R47 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0097. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080097.pdf

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ISSUES

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT ENGINEERS COUNCIL AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. Minn. Government Engineers Council. . HD8005.6 .U53 M633 2007/2009. Minn. Publication 08-0195.
http://www.doer.state.mn.us/lab-rel/pdfs/0709/2007-2009%20MGEC.pdf
COMMISSIONER'S PLAN. Minn. Dept. of Employee Relations. . JK6157 .C65 2007/2009. Minn. Publication 08-0134. Mandated Report.
http://www.doer.state.mn.us/lab-rel/pdfs/0709/2007-2009%20Commissioners%20Plan.pdf
FACT SHEET: GENDER PAY GAP: WOMEN IN THEIR 20'S AND 30'S. Office on the Economic Status of Women. 2007. HD6055.6 .U62 M6 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0709.
http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/oesw/fs/PayGap2030.pdf
FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: SKILL AND WAGE ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE. Governor's Workforce Development Council. June 2006. HD5715.3 .M6 M572 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0774.
http://www.gwdc.org/documents/skills_and_wage/2006/final%20report/SWAC%20Committee%20Report.pdf
GWDC 2006 - 2008 STRATEGIC PLAN. Governor's Workforce Development Council. . HD5715.3 .M6 M574 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0762. Mandated Report.
http://www.gwdc.org/pubs/2006-08%20GWDC%20Strategic%20Plan.pdf
LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIDDLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. Middle Management Association. 2007. HD8005.6.U53 M632 2007/2009. Minn. Publication 08-0167.
http://www.doer.state.mn.us/lab-rel/pdfs/0709/2007-2009%20MMA.pdf
MANAGERIAL PLAN. Minn. Dept. of Employee Relations. . JK6157 .M36 2007/2009. Minn. Publication 08-0133. Mandated Report.
http://www.doer.state.mn.us/lab-rel/pdfs/0709/2007-2009%20Managerial%20Plan.pdf
MEDICAL SPECIALISTS' ADDENDUM TO THE COMMISSIONER'S PLAN. Minn. Dept. of Employee Relations. . JK6157 .C65 2007/2009 addendum. Minn. Publication 08-0136. Mandated Report.
http://www.doer.state.mn.us/lab-rel/pdfs/0709/2007-2009%20Medical%20Specialists.pdf
MINNESOTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE REPORT. Minn. Dept. of Employee Relations. January 2008. JS451 .M67 M57 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0228. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080228.pdf
PROMPT FIRST ACTION REPORT ON MINNESOTA WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry. December 2007. HD7103.65 .U62 M53 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0109. Mandated Report.
http://www.doli.state.mn.us/pubwkcp.html
RE-IMAGINING MINNESOTA'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM. Governor's Workforce Development Council. January 2007. HD5715.3 .M6 M575 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0763. Mandated Report.
http://www.gwdc.org/pubs/MNN_%20WFD_System_Report_2007.pdf
REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REPORT. Minn. Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. January 9, 2008. HV8145 .M6 A22 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0053. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080053.pdf
THE DIVERSIONARY WORK PROGRAM: CASELOAD AND COST IMPACT. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 16, 2007. HV98 .M6 D59 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0777.
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4064P-ENG
THE ONLY RESUME AND COVER LETTER BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED: 400 RESUMES FOR ALL INDUSTRIES AND 400 COVER LETTERS FOR EVERY SITUATION. Adams Media. January 2008. Ref HF5383 .O55 2007.
Babcock, Linda. WOMEN DON'T ASK: THE HIGH COST OF AVOIDING NEGOTIATION - AND POSITIVE STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE. Bantam Books. 2007. HD58.6 .B33 2007.

LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

INVENTORY OF STATE-OWNED LANDS (CD-RW). Minn. Dept. of Administration. 2007. HD243 .M6 I58 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0076. Mandated Report.
http://www.leg.state.mn.us/edocs/edocs.asp?oclcnumber=191912908

LEGISLATURES

LeFevre, Jeanne B. SHORT SUBJECTS: GIFT BAN LAW AND RULES FOR HOUSE MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES (UPDATED). House Research. January 2008. HN79.M6 S56 2008.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/issinfo/ssgiftban.pdf

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ANNUAL REPORT. Metropolitan Council. 2008. HT394 .T9 M47a 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0047. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080047.pdf
METRO RESIDENTS SURVEY. Metropolitan Council. February 2008. HN80 .T9 M49 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0260.
http://www.metrocouncil.org/metroarea/MetroResidentsSurvey2007.pdf

MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION FINAL REPORT FOR 2006 - 2007. Minn. Dept. of Education; Lange Consultants. July 10, 2007. LB3430 .M56 2007.

MINNESOTA HISTORY

ANNUAL REPORT. Office of the State Archaeologist. 2008. F607.M57 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0208. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080208.pdf
Sommer, Barbara W. HARD WORK AND A GOOD DEAL: THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS IN MINNESOTA. Minnesota Historical Society Press. 2008. S932 .M45 S66 2008.
Hart, John Fraser and Susy Svatek Ziegler. LANDSCAPES OF MINNESOTA: A GEOGRAPHY. Minnesota Historical Society Press. 2008. F606.8 .H37 2008.
Read, Warren. THE LYNCHER IN ME: A SEARCH FOR REDEMPTION IN THE FACE OF HISTORY. Borealis Books. 2008. HV6462 .M6 R43 2008.

POVERTY

HOMELESS AND NEAR-HOMELESS PEOPLE ON NORTHERN MINNESOTA INDIAN RESERVATIONS. Wilder Research. November 2007. HV4506 .M6 H652 2007.
http://www.wilder.org/download.0.html?report=2018

PRIVACY

COMPILATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL PRIVACY LAWS. Privacy Journal. . Ref KF1262 .A29 C66 2008 suppl..

PUBLIC WELFARE

Martinson, Karin et al. MINNESOTA INTEGRATED SERVICES PROJECT: PARTICIPANT CHARACTERISTICS AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. Urban Institute. September 2007. HV98 .M6 M642 2007.
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/children/documents/pub/dhs16_139267.pdf
REASONS FOR APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA FAMILY CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOLLOW-UP. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. December 2006. HV98 .M6 R43 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0776.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/other/070776.pdf
STATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR SSI RECIPIENTS. Social Security Administration. February 2008. Ref HD7121 .C43 2007.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2007/ssi_st_asst07.pdf

REAL ESTATE

SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. Minn. Dept. of Administration. February 1, 2008. JK1669 .M6 S35 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0144. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080144.pdf

RETIREMENT INCOME

ANNUAL REPORT: STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT. Minn. State Board of Investment. . HJ3835 .M6 A25 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0210. Mandated Report.
http://www.sbi.state.mn.us/2007%20Annual%20Report.pdf
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Minn. State Retirement System. 2008. JK6160 .P4 M66cg 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0189. Mandated Report.
http://www.msrs.state.mn.us/pdf/2007CAFR.pdf
PROMISES WITH A PRICE: PUBLIC SECTOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The Pew Center on the States. . JK2474 .P46 2007.
http://www.pewtrusts.org/uploadedFiles/wwwpewtrustsorg/Reports/State_policy/pension_report.pdf

TAXATION

ISSUE BRIEF: MVST CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Minnesota House of Representatives, Fiscal Analysis Department. October 2006. KFM5885 .M62 M97 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0798.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/fiscal/files/ibmvst06.pdf
ISSUE BRIEF: PROPOSED REPEAL OF INCOME TAX RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT WITH WISCONSIN. Minnesota House of Representatives, Fiscal Analysis Department. January 2002. KFM5875 .P76 2002. Minn. Publication 07-0807.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/fiscal/files/ibwimntx.pdf
MINNESOTA TAX HANDBOOK: PROFILE OF STATE AND LOCAL TAXES IN MINNESOTA. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. January 2008. Ref HJ2415 .M45 2006 suppl.. Minn. Publication 08-0168.
http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/legal_policy/other_supporting_content/handbook_supplement_07.pdf
Manzi, Nina. SHORT SUBJECTS: MINNESOTA'S INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX (UPDATED). House Research. January 2008. HN79.M6 S56 2008.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/issinfo/ssindinc.pdf
Baker, Karen. SHORT SUBJECTS: MORTGAGE AND DEED TAXES (UPDATED). House Research. January 2008. HN79.M6 S56 2008.
http://www.house.mn/hrd/issinfo/ssmtdtax.pdf
TARGETING: A PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM FOR QUALIFYING HOMEOWNERS (UPDATED). House Research. December 2007. HJ4121 .M62 B352 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0008.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/targeting.pdf
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LEGISLATIVE REPORT. Office of the State Auditor. January 29, 2008. HT176 .M6 T398 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 08-0147. Mandated Report.
http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/reports/tif/2006/tifLegislative/tifLegislative_06_report.pdf
Manzi, Nina and Joel Michael. THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE MINNESOTA WORKING FAMILY CREDIT (UPDATED). House Research. December 2007. HJ4653 .D4 M36 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0048.
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/feicwfc.pdf

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

MINNESOTA RELAY AND TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM: ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. January 31, 2008. HV2502.5 .A56 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0130. Mandated Report.
https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/ShowFile.do?DocNumber=4907120

TRAFFIC SAFETY

DRINKING AND DRIVING BEHAVIOR AND CAMPAIGN AWARENESS SURVEY. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety; Corona Research, Inc.. 2007. HE5620 .D72 D75 2007.

TRANSPORTATION

Kane, Matt. 20 YEARS BEHIND: HIGHWAY SPENDING AND REVENUES BY MINNESOTA'S STATE GOVERNMENT, 1986 - 2006. Growth & Justice. February 2008. HE356 .M6 K36 2008.
http://www.growthandjustice.org/sites/2d9abd3a-10a9-47bf-ba1a-fe315d55be04/uploads/20YearsMnHwy$s_Kane200802.pdf
ADEQUACY OF THE U10 & L11 GUSSET PLATE DESIGNS FOR THE MINNESOTA BRIDGE NO. 9340 (I-35W OVER THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER): INTERIM REPORT. Federal Highway Administration. January 11, 2008. TG25 .M6 H65 2008.
http://www.ntsb.gov/Recs/letters/2008/H08_1_Design_Adequacy_Report.pdf
COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY APPORTIONMENT DATA. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 2008. HE356 .M6 M45bx 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0213.
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/stateaid/CSAH/CSAHBooks/csah_winter_2008.pdf
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT US 14 RECONSTRUCTION. United States Department of Transportation. December 2007. TE24 .M6 U583 2007.
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/d7/projects/14newulmtonmankato/pdfs/Final_DEIS/US_14_FULL_DEIS_12_07.pdf
EVALUATION REPORT: STATE HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES. Office of the Legislative Auditor. February 2008. HE355 .H562 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0239.
http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/pedrep/trunkhwy.pdf
LOCAL ROAD FUNDING HISTORY IN MINNESOTA. Local Road Research Board. June 2007. HE356 .M6 R934 2007.
http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchReports/pdfdownload.pl?id=%20788
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRUSS BRIDGES: HIGHWAY ON BRIDGE. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 15, 2008. TG24 .M6 T78 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0063.
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/i35wbridge/pdfs/trussbridges2.pdf
deFiebre, Conrad. MOVING FORWARD: THE BENEFIT OF TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT TO MINNESOTA'S ECONOMY. Minnesota 2020. January 2, 2008. HE196.5 .D44 2008.
http://www.mn2020.org/vertical/Sites/%7BE87029B4-3CCA-40B0-8DE9-3BD2A16A9DB9%7D/uploads/
%7B7C03EBFB-0121-4917-AF10-5C173702F3D0%7D.PDF
MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET APPORTIONMENT DATA. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. January 2008. HE356 .M6 M45a 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0150. Mandated Report.
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/stateaid/needs-books/msas_winter_2008.pdf
RAILROAD FACTS. Association of American Railroads. November 2007. Ref HE2751 .E13x 2007.

VETERANS/MILITARY ISSUES

EVALUATION REPORT: COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICES. Office of the Legislative Auditor. January 2008. UB358 .M6 C68 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0123.
http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/pedrep/veterans.pdf

WILDLIFE & HUNTING

ACCESS TO MINNESOTA OUTDOORS PLAN. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 15, 2008. SK93 .A23 2008. Minn. Publication 08-0094. Mandated Report.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/walkin/index.html
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF RAISING THE PHEASANT BAG LIMIT TO THREE BIRDS PER DAY AFTER THE FIRST SIXTEEN DAYS OF THE SEASON. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. February 1, 2007. SK325 .P5 E93 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0089. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080089.pdf
STATUS OF WILDLIFE POPULATIONS. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. 2007. QL752 .S82 2007. Minn. Publication 08-0204.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/wildlife/populationstatus2007.html
SUMMARIES OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH FINDINGS. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 2007. SK411.M552 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0209.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/wildlife/research2006.html
WATERFOWL SHOOTING HOURS LEGISLATIVE REPORT. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. January 12, 2006. SK331 .W384 2006. Minn. Publication 08-0091. Mandated Report.
http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2008/mandated/080091.pdf

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