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.
Minnesota lawmakers discuss improvements for metro transit safety amid increase in crime
Lawmakers discussed a bill aimed at improving safety on the light rail amid an increase in crime during a hearing on Thursday.
Lawmakers discussed a bill aimed at improving safety on the light rail amid an increase in crime during a hearing on Thursday.
Minnesota House discusses plan to improve Metro Transit safety
State lawmakers are discussing ways to make the Metro Transit's light rail safer following a spike in crime.
State lawmakers are discussing ways to make the Metro Transit's light rail safer following a spike in crime.
Minnesota lawmakers unveil $3B plan to tackle youth homelessness, housing disparities
On Tuesday, lawmakers unveiled a plan to tackle homelessness among children along with racial disparities in homeownership in Minnesota.
On Tuesday, lawmakers unveiled a plan to tackle homelessness among children along with racial disparities in homeownership in Minnesota.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter; Musk says error
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'
White House gives federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government devices
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
Minnesota's budget surplus stable at $17.5 billion
Minnesota's budget surplus was stable at a projected $17.5 billion, according to the latest numbers released on Monday.
Minnesota's budget surplus was stable at a projected $17.5 billion, according to the latest numbers released on Monday.
Minneapolis City Council meeting disrupted after vote on Roof Depot demolition
After a vote to cancel demolition contracts for the Roof Depot building in Minneapolis was rejected, upset activists disrupted a Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
After a vote to cancel demolition contracts for the Roof Depot building in Minneapolis was rejected, upset activists disrupted a Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Minneapolis City Council meeting disrupted after vote on Roof Depot project
After a vote to rescind the contracts to move forward with the Roof Depot project in Minneapolis was rejected, upset activists disrupted a Minneapolis City Council.
After a vote to rescind the contracts to move forward with the Roof Depot project in Minneapolis was rejected, upset activists disrupted a Minneapolis City Council.
Abortion rights groups submit 2023 fall ballot measure in Ohio
The measure would require restrictions imposed past a fetus' viability outside the womb to be based on evidence of patient health and safety benefits.
The measure would require restrictions imposed past a fetus' viability outside the womb to be based on evidence of patient health and safety benefits.
Driver's licenses for all bill passes Minnesota Senate
The bill, which would grant undocumented immigrants the right to drive in Minnesota legally, now heads to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for his signature.
The bill, which would grant undocumented immigrants the right to drive in Minnesota legally, now heads to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for his signature.
Bill to restore voting rights to felons in Minnesota approved by legislature
Some 50,000 convicted felons who have been released from prison in Minnesota are one step closer to having their voting rights restored after the Senate passed a DFL-backed measure on Tuesday night.
Some 50,000 convicted felons who have been released from prison in Minnesota are one step closer to having their voting rights restored after the Senate passed a DFL-backed measure on Tuesday night.
Minnesota tribes, pro teams support sports betting legislation
The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association released a statement Tuesday in support of sports betting in the state.
The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association released a statement Tuesday in support of sports betting in the state.
Minnesota House passes bill to ban conversion therapy for kids
A bill banning conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults in Minnesota has passed the state House of Representatives.
A bill banning conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults in Minnesota has passed the state House of Representatives.
Donald Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train starts to roll
Republican presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. The caucuses are the first event on the nomination calendar, and some Iowa GOP activists have taken notice of former President Donald Trump's absence.
Republican presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. The caucuses are the first event on the nomination calendar, and some Iowa GOP activists have taken notice of former President Donald Trump's absence.
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care, Carter Center says
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.