Here's what you'd get from rebates, tax breaks at Minnesota Capitol
Gov. Tim Walz has proposed rebate checks. Senate Republicans are offering an income tax cut. House Democrats are seeking tax credits for parents.
Gov. Tim Walz has proposed rebate checks. Senate Republicans are offering an income tax cut. House Democrats are seeking tax credits for parents.
$500 rebate checks left out as Minnesota House, Senate release dueling tax relief plans
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
Minnesota lawmaker will plead guilty to drunken driving
Minnesota state Rep. Tou Xiong will plead guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving and has admitted to being behind the wheel with a .11 blood alcohol level.
Minnesota state Rep. Tou Xiong will plead guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving and has admitted to being behind the wheel with a .11 blood alcohol level.
$500 rebate checks left out as Minnesota House, Senate release dueling tax relief plans
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
Ocean shipping restrictions sponsored by Klobuchar bill passes U.S. Senate
A bill that passed the U.S. Senate would force ocean going shippers to prioritize American goods sitting at U.S. ports.
A bill that passed the U.S. Senate would force ocean going shippers to prioritize American goods sitting at U.S. ports.
'Violence interrupters' are flashpoint in Minnesota public safety funding debate
Minnesota legislative Democrats are proposing tens of millions of dollars for nonprofit groups to keep the peace in Minneapolis and other cities, while Republicans say the groups aren't worth the money they're already receiving.
Minnesota legislative Democrats are proposing tens of millions of dollars for nonprofit groups to keep the peace in Minneapolis and other cities, while Republicans say the groups aren't worth the money they're already receiving.
Walz signs bill to end state investments into Russian companies
On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the bill to force the state's pension funds to sell their Russian and Belarusian investments.
On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the bill to force the state's pension funds to sell their Russian and Belarusian investments.
USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Navy to name future ship after late Supreme Court justice
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Jen Psaki reportedly set to leave White House for MSNBC gig in May
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
Insulin cost cap bill sponsored by Rep. Angie Craig passed by U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill forcing group health insurance plans to cap the price of insulin at $35 for a 30-day supply of the drug.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill forcing group health insurance plans to cap the price of insulin at $35 for a 30-day supply of the drug.
Lawmakers reach deal to extend buy-down of Minnesota health insurance premiums
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a $716 million deal extending the state's reinsurance program to prevent surging health insurance premiums on the individual market.
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a $716 million deal extending the state's reinsurance program to prevent surging health insurance premiums on the individual market.
State of Minnesota was slow to respond to 2020 rioting, report finds
Minnesota's response to the 2020 riots that broke out after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd was too slow, a new report found.
Minnesota's response to the 2020 riots that broke out after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd was too slow, a new report found.
Minnesota considers $4.5 million for ad campaign to lure out-of-state workers
Minnesota would launch a multi-million dollar marketing effort to attract out-of-state talent and address the worker shortage under a proposal from state economic development officials.
Minnesota would launch a multi-million dollar marketing effort to attract out-of-state talent and address the worker shortage under a proposal from state economic development officials.
Minnesota's newest law provides $20 million shot in the arm for ALS research
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an ALS research and caregiver bill into law Wednesday at an emotional ceremony.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an ALS research and caregiver bill into law Wednesday at an emotional ceremony.
In distinct shift, Walz says COVID-19 is close to 'endemic'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's first term will be defined partly by his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as his re-election looms, he's reframing the virus as less of an immediate threat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's first term will be defined partly by his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as his re-election looms, he's reframing the virus as less of an immediate threat.
Minneapolis teachers have a new contract. Will MPS need more state money to pay for it?
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
Town Team Baseball pitches Minnesota lawmakers to sell stronger beer, seltzer at games
A series of liquor law changes passed Friday, jumpstarting negotiations on whether to lift the state's growler cap, allow six-pack sales in taprooms, and other long-stalled requests.
A series of liquor law changes passed Friday, jumpstarting negotiations on whether to lift the state's growler cap, allow six-pack sales in taprooms, and other long-stalled requests.