House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
Special education funding gap remains, Minnesota lawmakers no closer to special session
Ten days after Minnesota lawmakers left dozens of issues in the lurch when they adjourned the legislative session without action on major bills, they appear no closer to coming back.
Ten days after Minnesota lawmakers left dozens of issues in the lurch when they adjourned the legislative session without action on major bills, they appear no closer to coming back.
59 Minnesota lawmakers aren't seeking re-election, most since 1970
It'll be a different looking Minnesota Legislature in 2023, as a total of 59 members of Minnesota's Congress will not seek re-election - the most since 1970.
It'll be a different looking Minnesota Legislature in 2023, as a total of 59 members of Minnesota's Congress will not seek re-election - the most since 1970.
Fresh faces expected at Minnesota capitol next year
A total of 59 members of Minnesota?s Congress will not seek reelection, setting the scene for a wave of fresh faces at the Minnesota Legislature next year ? the most since 1970.
A total of 59 members of Minnesota?s Congress will not seek reelection, setting the scene for a wave of fresh faces at the Minnesota Legislature next year ? the most since 1970.
Voting software vulnerable in some states, cyber agency says
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
It'll be Walz vs. Jensen for Minnesota governor as Stanek, Hepola exit
The stage is nearly set for incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz to take on Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen in the Minnesota governor's race this fall.
The stage is nearly set for incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz to take on Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen in the Minnesota governor's race this fall.
States divided along partisan lines in response to shootings
Gun control measures are likely going nowhere in Congress, and they have also become increasingly scarce in most states.
Gun control measures are likely going nowhere in Congress, and they have also become increasingly scarce in most states.
Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism prevention bill
Democrats’ first attempt at responding to the back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, has failed in the Senate.
Democrats’ first attempt at responding to the back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, has failed in the Senate.
Seeking answers from Minnesota's congressional delegation after Uvalde mass shooting
FOX 9 reached out to the three members of the MN Congressional delegation who don't support gun control legislation. We were declined a 5-minute interview request from all three.
FOX 9 reached out to the three members of the MN Congressional delegation who don't support gun control legislation. We were declined a 5-minute interview request from all three.
Biden signs policing order on 2-year anniversary of George Floyd's death
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
President Biden signs executive order on policing
On the anniversary of George Floyd's killing, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on policing.
On the anniversary of George Floyd's killing, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on policing.
Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeated Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in the Republican primary. Kemp will face Democrat Stacy Abrams in a key governor’s race in November.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeated Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in the Republican primary. Kemp will face Democrat Stacy Abrams in a key governor’s race in November.
Election results: Minnesota's First Congressional District special primary
The special primary to fill late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn's seat in Congress is on Tuesday.
The special primary to fill late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn's seat in Congress is on Tuesday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia primary, Henry Cuellar in tight Texas runoff
Primary elections Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas are offering a glimpse of what the next Congress could look like.
Primary elections Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas are offering a glimpse of what the next Congress could look like.
No special session on horizon, leaving billions on table
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
Minnesota lawmakers miss deadline on tax cuts, spending; special session uncertain
Minnesota lawmakers floundered to the finish line Sunday night, failing to get several major tax and spending bills wrapped up before their 11:59 p.m. deadline.
Minnesota lawmakers floundered to the finish line Sunday night, failing to get several major tax and spending bills wrapped up before their 11:59 p.m. deadline.
No special session on horizon, leaving billions on table
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
Supreme Court again declines to rule in abortion case
The Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday, and once again, the Court did not include a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the highly-anticipated abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday, and once again, the Court did not include a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the highly-anticipated abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
Minnesota Legislature deadline looms Sunday night
Little has gotten done Sunday at the State Capitol as the Minnesota Legislature's midnight deadline looms, making it look more likely a special session is needed to get work done.
Little has gotten done Sunday at the State Capitol as the Minnesota Legislature's midnight deadline looms, making it look more likely a special session is needed to get work done.
Minnesota lawmakers about to miss deadline on tax cuts, spending
Minnesota lawmakers spent Sunday morning preparing to assign blame as end-of-session negotiations appeared to stall out before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. After days of dismissing questions about their ability to finish by the deadline, asserting there'd be no need for a special session, and even making fun of reporters' skepticism, it's become obvious: the Legislature won't finish on time.
Minnesota lawmakers spent Sunday morning preparing to assign blame as end-of-session negotiations appeared to stall out before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. After days of dismissing questions about their ability to finish by the deadline, asserting there'd be no need for a special session, and even making fun of reporters' skepticism, it's become obvious: the Legislature won't finish on time.