North Carolina 12-week abortion ban to become law after GOP legislators override governor’s veto
The vote comes as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another shift with lawmakers debating laws to limit abortion rights in South Carolina and Nebraska.
The vote comes as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another shift with lawmakers debating laws to limit abortion rights in South Carolina and Nebraska.
New moms hopeful for paid family leave in Minnesota; small businesses worry about impacts
For the last decade, Margaret Citta has made her choices with her future children in mind, 3-month-old Beatrix and 3-year-old, Imogen.
For the last decade, Margaret Citta has made her choices with her future children in mind, 3-month-old Beatrix and 3-year-old, Imogen.
Uber threatens to pull out of Minnesota over legislation
A bill making its way through the Minnesota legislature aims to ensure rideshare drivers earn a living wage, but companies like Uber say it could double the cost to customers and prompt the company to stop operating in the state.
A bill making its way through the Minnesota legislature aims to ensure rideshare drivers earn a living wage, but companies like Uber say it could double the cost to customers and prompt the company to stop operating in the state.
North Carolina GOP begins to override governor's veto on abortion ban bill
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
Marijuana legalization closer in Minnesota as conference committee wraps up work
Cannabis is almost certainly coming to Minnesota, with lawmakers signing off this morning on a final version of the bill legalizing recreational marijuana.
Cannabis is almost certainly coming to Minnesota, with lawmakers signing off this morning on a final version of the bill legalizing recreational marijuana.
Minnesota gun control measures pass, head to Walz for signature
Following a vote of approval late Friday, a public safety bill that includes several gun control provisions passed the House Monday, and will head to Gov. Tim Walz to become law.
Following a vote of approval late Friday, a public safety bill that includes several gun control provisions passed the House Monday, and will head to Gov. Tim Walz to become law.
3 appeals court judges who chipped away abortion rights to hear federal mifepristone appeal
The case involves a regulatory issue — whether the FDA's approval of abortion pill mifepristone, and subsequent actions making it easier to obtain, must be rolled back.
The case involves a regulatory issue — whether the FDA's approval of abortion pill mifepristone, and subsequent actions making it easier to obtain, must be rolled back.
Minnesota law enforcement leaders call out change to '48-hour' rule
Metro sheriffs and county attorneys came together for a late-evening press conference on Monday at the Minnesota capitol to oppose a proposed change to the state's 48-hour rule.
Metro sheriffs and county attorneys came together for a late-evening press conference on Monday at the Minnesota capitol to oppose a proposed change to the state's 48-hour rule.
Bully breed owners protected by new law insurers say will raise rates for others
People who own pit bulls could get cheaper and easier insurance because of a new law expected to pass this week. But insurers say that could make it more expensive for everybody else.
People who own pit bulls could get cheaper and easier insurance because of a new law expected to pass this week. But insurers say that could make it more expensive for everybody else.
Recreational marijuana possession limits, comprises continue en route to becoming law
As lawmakers continue to find compromises that would best suit Minnesota’s legalization of recreational marijuana, final decisions could come as soon as this week.
As lawmakers continue to find compromises that would best suit Minnesota’s legalization of recreational marijuana, final decisions could come as soon as this week.
Minnesota appeals court rules domestic assault convict allowed to get gun permit
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sided with a Coon Rapids man who sued to get a transferee gun permit after his application was rejected by police due to prior domestic assault convictions.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sided with a Coon Rapids man who sued to get a transferee gun permit after his application was rejected by police due to prior domestic assault convictions.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
After Nashville school shooting, Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun firms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved extra protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits in legislation passed following the shooting.
MN public safety bill up for vote Monday
This year's legislative session is nearly over. By the end of the week, Minnesota lawmakers could pass everything from legalizing marijuana to creating a paid family leave program. Se Kwon has the latest.
This year's legislative session is nearly over. By the end of the week, Minnesota lawmakers could pass everything from legalizing marijuana to creating a paid family leave program. Se Kwon has the latest.
Bill would essentially ban active shooter simulations at Minnesota schools
Critics say the shooter drills can be traumatizing for students and suggest there are better ways to protects schools and students.
Critics say the shooter drills can be traumatizing for students and suggest there are better ways to protects schools and students.
Bill would restrict shooting drills at MN schools
A bill working its way through the Minnesota legislation would overhaul how active shooter drills are conducted in schools.
A bill working its way through the Minnesota legislation would overhaul how active shooter drills are conducted in schools.
Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
Minneapolis DFL convention erupts in chaos
DFL Chairman Ken Martin has called for an emergency meeting of the party?s executive committee, following chaos at the endorsement convention Saturday in the race to represent Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council.
DFL Chairman Ken Martin has called for an emergency meeting of the party?s executive committee, following chaos at the endorsement convention Saturday in the race to represent Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council.
EPA wants iron miners in Minnesota, Michigan to slash mercury emissions
The six iron ore processing plants in northeastern Minnesota would be required to cut their emissions by 57% by the end of 2026.
The six iron ore processing plants in northeastern Minnesota would be required to cut their emissions by 57% by the end of 2026.
Minnesota’s new legal marijuana law closer to final version
The road to legalized recreational marijuana in Minnesota got a lot shorter Friday.
The road to legalized recreational marijuana in Minnesota got a lot shorter Friday.