Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on unemployment insurance taxes, worker bonuses
Minnesota lawmakers say they have settled one of the biggest questions of the legislative session.Legislative leaders' deal includes $2.7 billion to refill the state's unemployment insurance fund, $500 million in bonus payments to reward workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and $190 million for the Walz administration's response to the pandemic.
Minnesota lawmakers say they have settled one of the biggest questions of the legislative session.Legislative leaders' deal includes $2.7 billion to refill the state's unemployment insurance fund, $500 million in bonus payments to reward workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and $190 million for the Walz administration's response to the pandemic.
Walz calls for deals, seeks to mend fences in fourth State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session.
Walz calls for deals, seeks to mend fences in fourth State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Walz to deliver the State of the State address
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the State of the State address at 6 p.m. Sunday. Hamline University political science professor David Shultz joins FOX 9 Morning News to preview what Walz will discuss and where things stand in the 2022 legislative session.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the State of the State address at 6 p.m. Sunday. Hamline University political science professor David Shultz joins FOX 9 Morning News to preview what Walz will discuss and where things stand in the 2022 legislative session.
Minnesota bans poultry sales and exhibitions as industry deals with new bird flu strain
A ban on poultry sales and exhibitions along with waiving certain trucking restrictions are all efforts being used to stop a new bird flu strain from spreading.
A ban on poultry sales and exhibitions along with waiving certain trucking restrictions are all efforts being used to stop a new bird flu strain from spreading.
Walz favors $500 Minnesota stimulus checks, not gas tax holiday to ease pain at the pump
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pushing lawmakers to pass bigger rebate checks instead of a gas tax holiday as inflation surges to levels not seen in 40 years.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pushing lawmakers to pass bigger rebate checks instead of a gas tax holiday as inflation surges to levels not seen in 40 years.
Divided Minnesota lawmakers likely won't stop tax increase on businesses
The Minnesota Legislature is about to blow past the date Gov. Walz's administration had targeted as the last day to prevent a $2.7 billion tax increase on businesses.
The Minnesota Legislature is about to blow past the date Gov. Walz's administration had targeted as the last day to prevent a $2.7 billion tax increase on businesses.
Report outlines response to 2020 Minneapolis riots
An investigation has concluded that not only did the Minneapolis Police Department not know how to effectively use a National Guard deployment in the wake of riots following George Floyd?s death ? no action plan even existed.
An investigation has concluded that not only did the Minneapolis Police Department not know how to effectively use a National Guard deployment in the wake of riots following George Floyd?s death ? no action plan even existed.
House bill would allow sports betting from Minnesota casinos, mobile apps
New legislation unveiled on Monday would allow bets on college and professional sporting events placed from tribal casinos and mobile apps.
New legislation unveiled on Monday would allow bets on college and professional sporting events placed from tribal casinos and mobile apps.
Minnesota surplus climbs again, to $9.3 billion
Minnesota budget officials said Monday that the state's projected budget surplus has grown to $9.3 billion, up from $7.7 billion in early December, setting yet another record for the largest in Minnesota history.
Minnesota budget officials said Monday that the state's projected budget surplus has grown to $9.3 billion, up from $7.7 billion in early December, setting yet another record for the largest in Minnesota history.
Walz proclaims March 13 as 'Deshaun Hill Jr. Day' for late teen's birthday
Marking what would have been the North High teen's 16th birthday, March 13 will be "Deshaun Hill Junior Day" in Minnesota.
Marking what would have been the North High teen's 16th birthday, March 13 will be "Deshaun Hill Junior Day" in Minnesota.
Walz orders flags at half-staff Saturday for Congressman Hagedorn
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday in honor and remembrance of Congressman Jim Hagedorn.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday in honor and remembrance of Congressman Jim Hagedorn.
Jill Biden visits Minnesota to recognize childcare investments
The First Lady made a stop in Minnesota today to tout the country's investments in childcare.
The First Lady made a stop in Minnesota today to tout the country's investments in childcare.
Minnesota Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist in St. Paul, Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.
Senate GOP releases $65 million plan to grow Minnesota police ranks
Newly hired police officers would be eligible for $10,000 bonuses under a plan put forward by Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday.
Newly hired police officers would be eligible for $10,000 bonuses under a plan put forward by Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday.
Minn. legislative session starts with treats; the trick will be a deal on taxes
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan drew a crowd while carrying pans of scotcheroos and lemon bars, handing out the treats to lawmakers as they returned to the House and Senate chambers to start the 2022 legislative session.
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan drew a crowd while carrying pans of scotcheroos and lemon bars, handing out the treats to lawmakers as they returned to the House and Senate chambers to start the 2022 legislative session.
Minn. legislative session starts with treats; the trick will be a deal on taxes
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan drew a crowd while carrying pans of scotcheroos and lemon bars, handing out the treats to lawmakers as they returned to the House and Senate chambers to start the 2022 legislative session.
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan drew a crowd while carrying pans of scotcheroos and lemon bars, handing out the treats to lawmakers as they returned to the House and Senate chambers to start the 2022 legislative session.
Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
Gov. Walz calls for recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.