SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps

Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.

Monterey Park hero Brandon Tsay at Biden's State of the Union next to U2's Bono

Brandon Tsay, the man who stopped the Monterey Park mass shooter, got to take part in a historical day in the U.S. Capitol: to sit down as a guest next to Bono in President Biden's State of the Union Address.

State of the Union: Biden says US is ‘unbowed, unbroken’ in 2023 address

Biden’s speech before a politically divided Congress comes as the nation struggles with economic uncertainty, a wearying war in Ukraine, and growing tensions with China.

Walz signs bill to make Minnesota carbon-free by 2040

Governor Tim Walz has signed a clean energy bill that will set Minnesota utilities on a path to go carbon-free by 2040 -- an effort is being met with some scrutiny.

Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024

The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.

Gun control bills advance at Minnesota Capitol

Minnesota Democrats are advancing a series of tougher gun restrictions, with both sides of the debate making clear that the political dynamics have changed.

DFL pushing for gun control in Minnesota
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In control of both the House and Senate in Minnesota, the DFL is pursuing stricter gun control laws this legislative session.

New Minnesota law prohibits discrimination based on natural hair texture and styles

A new law has been passed in Minnesota that will explicitly prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists.

Should Minnesota adopt a new state flag? Some lawmakers think so

For more than six decades, a royal blue flag with a gold fringe has represented Minnesota, but there are state lawmakers who feel it's time for a change.

Marijuana tax: Walz, DFL lawmakers diverge on how much is enough

Talk with Democratic lawmakers, and they'll say it's a matter of if -- not when -- Minnesota legalizes recreational marijuana. It's also clear that they don't have every detail settled. Take, for example, the tax rate on marijuana sales.

Lawmakers look to increase penalties for airline disruptions

A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.

Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver GOP response to Biden address

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week.

House GOP votes to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from major committee

The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments.

Felon voting rights: Minnesota House plans Thursday vote

Some 50,000 convicted felons in Minnesota will be one step closer to having their voting rights restored Thursday.

Minnesota moves a step closer to restoring voting rights for convicted felons
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Democrats who control the House have scheduled a Thursday evening floor vote on the bill, which would restore voting rights immediately after a person is released from prison. Minnesota currently requires people to serve their entire sentence, including probation or parole terms that often stretch years or decades. Identical legislation is moving through Senate committees.