Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor
President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.
President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.
Weekend Senate session stretches on to pass $1T infrastructure bill
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Infrastructure bill stalled by GOP after Senate votes to advance
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted on Saturday to clear a key procedural hurdle.
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted on Saturday to clear a key procedural hurdle.
Pres. Biden signs bill to rename Wayzata Post Office after late Rep. Jim Ramstad
President Joe Biden has signed a bill to rename the Wayzata Post Office in honor of late Minnesota Congressman Jim Ramstad, who died last year after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
President Joe Biden has signed a bill to rename the Wayzata Post Office in honor of late Minnesota Congressman Jim Ramstad, who died last year after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
Minnesota State Senator Franzen, State Auditor Blaha hospitalized after crash
Minnesota Senate Assistant Minority Leader Melisa Franzen and State Auditor Julie Blaha were both hospitalized on Wednesday after they were involved in a crash.
Minnesota Senate Assistant Minority Leader Melisa Franzen and State Auditor Julie Blaha were both hospitalized on Wednesday after they were involved in a crash.
Walz, top lawmakers to push emergency financial aid for drought-plagued farmers
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Top Senate Democrat seeks outside investigation of sexual harassment claim
The top Minnesota Senate Democrat is calling for an outside investigation of sexual harassment claims made against a staffer.
The top Minnesota Senate Democrat is calling for an outside investigation of sexual harassment claims made against a staffer.
Plagued by cost overruns, Southwest light rail taps budget reserve
Southwest Light Rail, the biggest public works project in Minnesota history, tapped a lifeline Tuesday to keep construction of the over-budget and behind-schedule line moving.
Southwest Light Rail, the biggest public works project in Minnesota history, tapped a lifeline Tuesday to keep construction of the over-budget and behind-schedule line moving.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Senate still writing thousands of pages of text for $1T infrastructure bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could be passed “in a matter of days.” But first senators still need to finish writing thousands of pages of text.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could be passed “in a matter of days.” But first senators still need to finish writing thousands of pages of text.
Rep. John Thompson agrees to apologize for calling GOP member a racist
State Rep. John Thompson has agreed to apologize on the House floor for calling a Republican lawmaker a racist during a June debate.
State Rep. John Thompson has agreed to apologize on the House floor for calling a Republican lawmaker a racist during a June debate.
Trump's tax returns must be turned over to Congress, DOJ says
The DOJ says the Treasury Department must provide former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.
The DOJ says the Treasury Department must provide former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.
New Minnesota law takes aim at catalytic converter thieves. Will it be enough?
To crack down on catalytic converter thieves, Minnesota will launch an anti-theft program and impose new regulations on scrap buyers.
To crack down on catalytic converter thieves, Minnesota will launch an anti-theft program and impose new regulations on scrap buyers.
New Minnesota law takes aim at catalytic converter thieves. Will it be enough?
Under a new state law, Minnesota will spend $400,000 over the next two years on paint and engraving tools, sending the materials to the highest-theft areas. The law also requires all buyers to follow regulations that currently govern scrap metal dealers -- with an additional requirement to track anti-theft markings on any catalytic converter they buy.
Under a new state law, Minnesota will spend $400,000 over the next two years on paint and engraving tools, sending the materials to the highest-theft areas. The law also requires all buyers to follow regulations that currently govern scrap metal dealers -- with an additional requirement to track anti-theft markings on any catalytic converter they buy.
Minnesota lawmakers hear COVID horror stories as workers seek $250 million in pandemic pay
AFSCME estimates that 1 million workers could fall under the federal government's definition of essential, and lawmakers will now work to decide who will be included in the $250 million that's been authorized.
AFSCME estimates that 1 million workers could fall under the federal government's definition of essential, and lawmakers will now work to decide who will be included in the $250 million that's been authorized.
Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift
Minnesota officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles.
Minnesota officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles.
Trump critic Rep. Kinzinger joins committee to investigate US Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot.
Eagan Police photos document Rep. Thompson alleged assault aftermath
As lawmakers continue to call for his resignation, Minnesota Rep. John Thompson has questioned the authenticity of domestic assault police reports. But, photos provided by the Eagan Police Department appear to show Thompson in a 2004 case.
As lawmakers continue to call for his resignation, Minnesota Rep. John Thompson has questioned the authenticity of domestic assault police reports. But, photos provided by the Eagan Police Department appear to show Thompson in a 2004 case.
Garland calls for Senate to approve ATF head to combat gun violence
Attorney General Merrick Garland is launching the strike forces on Thursday in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Merrick Garland is launching the strike forces on Thursday in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Rep. Thompson says he is still weighing decision on resignation after guilty verdict in 2019 case
Rep. Thompson says he is going to take a few days to consider his future in the Minnesota House.
Rep. Thompson says he is going to take a few days to consider his future in the Minnesota House.