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MN Democrats respond to budget forecast [RAW]
Minnesota Democrats from the House and Senate held a press conference on the budget, saying they know how to balance a budget and plan for what's coming for the people of Minnesota. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.
Minnesota Democrats from the House and Senate held a press conference on the budget, saying they know how to balance a budget and plan for what's coming for the people of Minnesota. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.
Minnesota bill cracking down on child abuse
Minnesota Representative Jim Nash proposed a bill to increase the amount and specificity of training for mandated reporters to recognize signs of maltreatment in children. Nash says he?s driven by the 17 years of abuse he suffered as a kid, and he became emotional seeing his daughter in the room as he pushed his bill forward.
Minnesota Representative Jim Nash proposed a bill to increase the amount and specificity of training for mandated reporters to recognize signs of maltreatment in children. Nash says he?s driven by the 17 years of abuse he suffered as a kid, and he became emotional seeing his daughter in the room as he pushed his bill forward.
Most Americans still want U.S. to take "leading or major world role," poll finds
The poll found general agreement across party lines, but slightly more Republicans than Democrats prefer the U.S. taking a leading role.
The poll found general agreement across party lines, but slightly more Republicans than Democrats prefer the U.S. taking a leading role.
Elon Musk says Postal Service, Amtrak should be privatized
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
MN budget surplus down to $456M for 2026-27, expenses expected to outpace revenue in 2029
The report predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in 2029, leaving Minnesota in the red after a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023.
The report predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in 2029, leaving Minnesota in the red after a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023.
Daylight saving time change considered by MN lawmakers in 'Stop the Clock' bill
A decades-long debate on whether Daylight Savings time should be abolished will be before Minnesota lawmakers in a new bill proposal called “Stop the Clock".
A decades-long debate on whether Daylight Savings time should be abolished will be before Minnesota lawmakers in a new bill proposal called “Stop the Clock".
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
What does it mean to be censured?
U.S. Rep. Al Green faces a censure vote on Thursday following his ejection from the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week. But what does being censured mean?
U.S. Rep. Al Green faces a censure vote on Thursday following his ejection from the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week. But what does being censured mean?
Bills to help with housing in MN
Minnesota legislators are trying to address the housing crisis in the state by a series of bills. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has more on the story.
Minnesota legislators are trying to address the housing crisis in the state by a series of bills. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has more on the story.
Bill to take on child abuse moves forward in MN House
A Minnesota legislator’s personal experience with child abuse could lead to a new law trying to crack down.
A Minnesota legislator’s personal experience with child abuse could lead to a new law trying to crack down.
Minnesota lawmakers hope to make housing cheaper this session
Minnesota needs more places for people to live, and legislators hope that the seven bills they're proposing can address the problem.
Minnesota needs more places for people to live, and legislators hope that the seven bills they're proposing can address the problem.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it?
One of President Trump’s first executive orders mentions the potential use of the Insurrection Act of 1807. Here’s what that is, and what it could mean if it’s invoked.
One of President Trump’s first executive orders mentions the potential use of the Insurrection Act of 1807. Here’s what that is, and what it could mean if it’s invoked.
Trump may cut 80,000 VA employees, memo reportedly says
The Trump administration is planning to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo.
The Trump administration is planning to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo.
What companies are saying about tariff price hikes: Full list
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
Bill would bar charges for crisis hotline
Minnesota counties and tribes would be barred from directly charging people for mobile crisis services under a proposed measure heard at the Legislature Tuesday.
Minnesota counties and tribes would be barred from directly charging people for mobile crisis services under a proposed measure heard at the Legislature Tuesday.
Best Buy, Target worry about tariffs
Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are�creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called ?pressure? on profits this quarter.
Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are�creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called ?pressure? on profits this quarter.
Democrats' respond to Pres. Trump address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin responded to President Donald Trump's first address to Congress of his second term on Tuesday.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin responded to President Donald Trump's first address to Congress of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump's full address to Congress
President Donald Trump gave his first address of his second term to Congress on March 4, 2025.
President Donald Trump gave his first address of his second term to Congress on March 4, 2025.
Trump calls for no tax on tips, no tax on overtime: What we know
Trump called to end taxes on overtime, tips, and Social Security benefits during his address to Congress on Tuesday.
Trump called to end taxes on overtime, tips, and Social Security benefits during his address to Congress on Tuesday.
Trump wraps speech to Congress with ‘fight, fight, fight,’ calls for ‘golden age of America’
President Donald Trump has delivered his first major speech to Congress since returning to the White House, outlining his second-term agenda on immigration, the economy, and national security. The speech ended with a rallying cry, as Trump declared the ‘golden age of America’ is just beginning.
President Donald Trump has delivered his first major speech to Congress since returning to the White House, outlining his second-term agenda on immigration, the economy, and national security. The speech ended with a rallying cry, as Trump declared the ‘golden age of America’ is just beginning.