Shay Scanlan, from Saint Paul, Minn., is a senior at the University of Minnesota studying Journalism. She is currently a reporter at the state capitol, writing for the Legislative Reporting Project.
Shay also writes for The Minnesota Daily as a city desk reporter and is passionate about political and community-based reporting.
Upon graduating, Shay hopes to continue writing throughout Minnesota and advancing in her reporting career. Outside of journalism, Shay likes seeing local music, walking around Minneapolis’ lakes, and hanging out with her family and friends.
Articles by Shay Scanlan
Minnesota Senate passes sweeping gun control package, but House opposition looms
Published on 2026-05-08 by Shay Scanlan
The package would ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, while funding violence prevention, mental health support and school safety programs.
Lawmakers still looking for HCMC fix as session end nears
Published on 2026-05-01 by Shay Scanlan
Minnesota lawmakers continue to debate short and long-term aid to HCMC as the hospital faces a $1.7 billion deficit over the next decade. Officials warn its financial struggles foreshadow challenges for hospitals statewide.
Minnesota educators ask Legislature to help lower healthcare insurance costs
Published on 2026-04-24 by Shay Scanlan
As educators contend with skyrocketing insurance premiums, many are pushing for a statewide insurance pool they say could lower costs and stabilize coverage.
A year after approving special education cuts, some Minnesota lawmakers seek reversal
Published on 2026-04-17 by Shay Scanlan
A House committee unanimously approved a bill that would undo a 2025 law mandating cuts to special education, as school districts across the state report budget shortfalls and growing need.
Lawmakers push bills to address greater Minnesota housing shortage
Published on 2026-04-10 by Shay Scanlan
Two proposals with bipartisan support to expand housing and infrastructure grants in greater Minnesota were set aside for possible inclusion in larger legislative packages.
