Walz, top lawmakers strike preliminary deal on taxes, new spending
The agreement calls for $4 billion in new spending, $4 billion in tax cuts, and leaves $4.2 billion on the budgetary bottom line in case the economy worsens. But it includes no final agreements and leaves every detail for lawmakers to sort out with one week left in the 2022 session, raising the possibility that lawmakers won't meet those expectations. https://www.fox9.com/news/walz-top-lawmakers-strike-deal-on-tax-cuts-new-spending
The agreement calls for $4 billion in new spending, $4 billion in tax cuts, and leaves $4.2 billion on the budgetary bottom line in case the economy worsens. But it includes no final agreements and leaves every detail for lawmakers to sort out with one week left in the 2022 session, raising the possibility that lawmakers won't meet those expectations. https://www.fox9.com/news/walz-top-lawmakers-strike-deal-on-tax-cuts-new-spending
Scott Jensen wins Minnesota Republicans' endorsement for governor
Minnesota Republicans endorsed Scott Jensen for governor on Saturday during a convention that included allegations of dirty campaigning between second and third-place candidates.
Minnesota Republicans endorsed Scott Jensen for governor on Saturday during a convention that included allegations of dirty campaigning between second and third-place candidates.
Scott Jensen wins Minnesota Republicans' endorsement for governor
Minnesota Republicans endorsed Scott Jensen for governor on Saturday during a convention that included allegations of dirty campaigning between second and third-place candidates.
Minnesota Republicans endorsed Scott Jensen for governor on Saturday during a convention that included allegations of dirty campaigning between second and third-place candidates.
'Bans off our Bodies': Abortion rights supporters rally across the U.S.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
Minnesota Republicans race the clock at endorsing convention
The Republican Party's goal this weekend is to endorse a candidate who will challenge Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.
The Republican Party's goal this weekend is to endorse a candidate who will challenge Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.
Minnesota House approves sports betting, but it's 'running out of time' in Senate
The Minnesota House voted Thursday night to legalize sports betting, though the measure faces long odds to become law this year.
The Minnesota House voted Thursday night to legalize sports betting, though the measure faces long odds to become law this year.
Minn. House votes to lift growler gap, allow more taprooms; Senate uncertain
The Minnesota House on Wednesday approved what would be the biggest changes in the state's liquor laws since Sunday alcohol sales became legal five years ago.
The Minnesota House on Wednesday approved what would be the biggest changes in the state's liquor laws since Sunday alcohol sales became legal five years ago.
Senate abortion bill: Democrats' effort to secure Roe v. Wade fails vote
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
The Senate has failed to pass a vote in an effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law.
2022 midterms: Jim Pillen beats Trump's candidate in Nebraska governor primary
Jim Pillen, a hog farm owner and veterinarian, defeated eight challengers, including Charles Herbster, a businessman who faced groping allegations late in the campaign.
Jim Pillen, a hog farm owner and veterinarian, defeated eight challengers, including Charles Herbster, a businessman who faced groping allegations late in the campaign.
Former GOP Chair says she was threatened while campaigning in Faribault
Former GOP Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan claims she was threatened while door-to-door campaigning in Faribault on Tuesday.
Former GOP Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan claims she was threatened while door-to-door campaigning in Faribault on Tuesday.
Minnesota Senate approves paid leave plan; DFL says it won't help enough
Minnesota Senate Republicans approved legislation Tuesday that allows insurance companies to offer paid leave benefits to employers.
Minnesota Senate Republicans approved legislation Tuesday that allows insurance companies to offer paid leave benefits to employers.
Gov. Walz pushes for using surplus to supplement childcare services
With two weeks left in the legislative session, top Democrats joined childcare providers in the Capitol rotunda Monday to push for affordable childcare.
With two weeks left in the legislative session, top Democrats joined childcare providers in the Capitol rotunda Monday to push for affordable childcare.
Public school advocates press Minn. lawmakers for special ed, mental health support
School district officials pressured Minnesota lawmakers Monday to approve more funding to help with the increasing costs for special education services and mental health support, but they face a Legislature divided over how much to spend.
School district officials pressured Minnesota lawmakers Monday to approve more funding to help with the increasing costs for special education services and mental health support, but they face a Legislature divided over how much to spend.
McConnell: National abortion ban ‘possible’ if Roe v. Wade overturned
McConnell made the remarks days after a leaked draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade.
McConnell made the remarks days after a leaked draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade.
GOP senators want TV rating warning for gay characters on children’s shows
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
Biden's Interior secretary: 'I can't answer' if Twin Metals mine will ever be allowed
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland declined to say Friday whether she would allow the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota..
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland declined to say Friday whether she would allow the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota..
Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Ellison seeks $1.8 million for criminal prosecutors; GOP says he has enough
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he needs more funding to help overworked county attorneys with an increasing number of violent crime cases, but the request has fallen flat with legislative Republicans.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he needs more funding to help overworked county attorneys with an increasing number of violent crime cases, but the request has fallen flat with legislative Republicans.