Minnesota Considers ‘Lifeline’ Car Insurance Program for Low-Income Drivers

Minnesota Considers ‘Lifeline’ Car Insurance Program for Low-Income Drivers

The bill creating the Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program would have to gain bipartisan support to get a floor vote for final approval.

Highway Justice Act Heard in Senate Transportation Committee - Our Streets

Additional Consideration in Senate State and Local Government Committee, Potential Inclusion in House and Senate Omnibus The Highway Justice Act advanced when the Senate Transportation Committee heard the bill on Wednesday, April 2. This legislation will transform Minnesota’s transportation decisions by prioritizing community impact. It would require MnDOT to give affected communities more input on major highway projects, enhance environmenta…

Louisana bill would provide tax credits for vehicle insurance premiums

A Louisana bill seeks to establish a tax credit for motor vehicle insurance premiums paid in excess of $2,500 per vehicle at a cap of $5,000 per vehicle.  HB331 was introduced by Rep. Edmond Jordan (D-29) on April 3.  If the income tax credit exceeds the total tax liability of the taxpayer in the taxable year the amount of the unused credit may be carried forward as a credit for subsequent income tax liabilities for a period not to exceed five t…