Gas tax increase on the table as legislative session nears end
Despite a budget surplus, a higher tax on gasoline may be one of the last items passed in the current Minnesota legislative session.
Despite a budget surplus, a higher tax on gasoline may be one of the last items passed in the current Minnesota legislative session.
Gun measures become law
After being consistently blocked by Republicans lawmakers, Democrats used their majority this session to take those long-talked about proposals and make them law.
After being consistently blocked by Republicans lawmakers, Democrats used their majority this session to take those long-talked about proposals and make them law.
Debt limit talks stall as Republicans, White House face 'real differences'
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause" negotiations.
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause" negotiations.
Gov. Tim Walz signs gun safety bill into law
Gov. Tim Walz is set to sign a public safety bill into law Friday afternoon. The bill includes two major gun safety provisions.
Gov. Tim Walz is set to sign a public safety bill into law Friday afternoon. The bill includes two major gun safety provisions.
Tim Scott launching ad campaign in Iowa, New Hampshire for expected 2024 presidential bid
Tim Scott is scheduled to make a “major announcement" on Monday in his hometown of North Charleston regarding his decision on a presidential bid.
Tim Scott is scheduled to make a “major announcement" on Monday in his hometown of North Charleston regarding his decision on a presidential bid.
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce 'Taylor Swift Bill' to require transparent ticket pricing following debacle
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
6 in 10 Americans want to pair debt limit increase with deficit cuts, poll finds
The new poll shows 27% say they approve of Biden and 26% say the same about congressional Democrats, while 22% approve of congressional Republicans.
The new poll shows 27% say they approve of Biden and 26% say the same about congressional Democrats, while 22% approve of congressional Republicans.
Marijuana legalization: Minnesota House passes final version of recreational cannabis bill
The Minnesota House passed the recreational marijuana bill on Thursday night.
The Minnesota House passed the recreational marijuana bill on Thursday night.
Impacts of the DFL tax bill
The final version of several DFL bills, including the tax bill, has yet to be finalized and still has to go back to the House and Senate for a vote before it can reach Gov. Tim Walz's desk.
The final version of several DFL bills, including the tax bill, has yet to be finalized and still has to go back to the House and Senate for a vote before it can reach Gov. Tim Walz's desk.
DFL holds emergency meeting in response to fights at Minneapolis political convention
Minnesota Democratic Party leaders met in a closed executive session over Zoom on Thursday evening to discuss a rule change that would permanently ban people involved in violence from party activities.
Minnesota Democratic Party leaders met in a closed executive session over Zoom on Thursday evening to discuss a rule change that would permanently ban people involved in violence from party activities.
Tax rebates, breaks coming in bill that also raises some taxes
Big tax changes are coming to Minnesota, headlined by about a billion dollars in tax rebates.
Big tax changes are coming to Minnesota, headlined by about a billion dollars in tax rebates.
False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter as Musk promises otherwise
Election falsehoods are thriving on Twitter after former President Donald Trump dug in on those claims during a recent CNN town hall.
Election falsehoods are thriving on Twitter after former President Donald Trump dug in on those claims during a recent CNN town hall.
Breaking down MN tax rebate bill
Minnesota tax rebate checks got whittled down a little bit smaller but there are still some significant tax breaks in the bill that should be finalized on Thursday.
Minnesota tax rebate checks got whittled down a little bit smaller but there are still some significant tax breaks in the bill that should be finalized on Thursday.
Here's why a government default may be worse than a government shutdown
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the national debt limit has conjured up images of past government shutdowns.
Education bill heading to Gov. Walz desk
The Minnesota legislature approved a bill for more than $2 billion in school funding for the next two years. The bill is on the way to be signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
The Minnesota legislature approved a bill for more than $2 billion in school funding for the next two years. The bill is on the way to be signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
Mifepristone abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Lawyers seeking to preserve pregnant women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion got pushback Wednesday from appellate judges with a history of supporting abortion restrictions.
Pension push: Missing paperwork could delay teacher’s retirement 7 years
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.
Minnesota teachers push for pension reform
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.
DFL convention chaos: Nasri Warsame supporters explain what set it off
Tensions over translation and procedural issues at the convention led Nasri Warsarme’s supporters to distrust the process. Then a critical misunderstanding in the moments leading up to the unrest set everything off — like a match to a powder keg.
Tensions over translation and procedural issues at the convention led Nasri Warsarme’s supporters to distrust the process. Then a critical misunderstanding in the moments leading up to the unrest set everything off — like a match to a powder keg.
Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.