‘Driver's licenses for all’ becomes law in Minnesota
New legislation that aims to provide "driver's licenses for all" has officially been signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz.
New legislation that aims to provide "driver's licenses for all" has officially been signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz.
Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
Pro-Trump bots are attacking Gov. DeSantis, Nikki Haley on Twitter
Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.
Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.
Gov. Tim Walz signs new driver's licenses for all law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a new law that allows undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a new law that allows undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses.
Michelle Obama for president in 2024?
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
TikTok: Congress introducing bill to crack down on the social media app
Lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill to crack down on the Chinese social media giant. This comes as the White House is concerned about national security risks.
Lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan bill to crack down on the Chinese social media giant. This comes as the White House is concerned about national security risks.
Busy day at Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday
It's a busy day at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday, with Gov. Tim Walz slated to sign a driver's licenses for all bill. There will be committee hearings on various topics, including a hearing on the Sanford-Fairview merger and a Metro Transit safety bill.
It's a busy day at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday, with Gov. Tim Walz slated to sign a driver's licenses for all bill. There will be committee hearings on various topics, including a hearing on the Sanford-Fairview merger and a Metro Transit safety bill.
Lawmakers debate legislation to make Kias, Hyundai harder to steal
Of all the issues to get politically heated, you might not expect a push to make cars harder to steal to be one of them. But legislation heard on Monday to safeguard the owners of Kias and Hyundais in Minnesota turned into criticisms of policing and prosecution.
Of all the issues to get politically heated, you might not expect a push to make cars harder to steal to be one of them. But legislation heard on Monday to safeguard the owners of Kias and Hyundais in Minnesota turned into criticisms of policing and prosecution.
Organizations lobby against changes to e-pull tabs in Minnesota
There isn't a bill up for consideration this session that would roll electronic pull tabs in Minnesota back to simpler versions -- versus borderline slot machines -- but Monday groups who benefit from e-pull tabs revenue lobbied at the capitol against changes.
There isn't a bill up for consideration this session that would roll electronic pull tabs in Minnesota back to simpler versions -- versus borderline slot machines -- but Monday groups who benefit from e-pull tabs revenue lobbied at the capitol against changes.
Joe Biden’s reelection bid faces opposition from some Democrats
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Utah governor to sign bill banning abortion clinics
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
Gov. Walz signs bill restoring voting rights for 55K felons
An estimated 55,000 felons released from prison in Minnesota can soon cast a ballot after Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that expands voting rights.
An estimated 55,000 felons released from prison in Minnesota can soon cast a ballot after Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that expands voting rights.
Minnesota lawmakers push for new board dedicated to household pets
Bipartisan lawmakers are teaming up in trying to create a new animal board that focuses on the needs of household pets.
Bipartisan lawmakers are teaming up in trying to create a new animal board that focuses on the needs of household pets.
PFAS bills clear first hurdle, opposition emerges from coalition of companies
The batch of bills that would limit or ban the use of "forever chemicals" in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
The batch of bills that would limit or ban the use of "forever chemicals" in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
Ranked-choice voting in Minnesota?: DFL lawmakers introduce bill
DFL lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to bring ranked-choice voting for state and federal elections in Minnesota.
DFL lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to bring ranked-choice voting for state and federal elections in Minnesota.
Safety hearing lights up marijuana debate in Minnesota
The push to legalize marijuana in Minnesota is back at the capitol during a public safety committee hearing. Several hearings are still expected before the issues makes it to the floor.
The push to legalize marijuana in Minnesota is back at the capitol during a public safety committee hearing. Several hearings are still expected before the issues makes it to the floor.
Push to remove Minnesota's minimum gas markup
A group of lawmakers want to get rid of the minimum markup on gas where retailers have to charge an extra $0.08 per gallon to avoid selling gas too cheaply.
A group of lawmakers want to get rid of the minimum markup on gas where retailers have to charge an extra $0.08 per gallon to avoid selling gas too cheaply.
George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics Committee
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
Minnesota moves to crack down on catalytic converter thefts
The Minnesota Senate voted Thursday to make it harder for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters, a crime that has skyrocketed across the country in recent years.
The Minnesota Senate voted Thursday to make it harder for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters, a crime that has skyrocketed across the country in recent years.