17 states weigh adopting California's electric car mandate
Minnesota is among 17 states weighing whether or not to follow the lead of California, which just adopted strict emission standards that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035.
Minnesota is among 17 states weighing whether or not to follow the lead of California, which just adopted strict emission standards that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035.
Southwest LRT has $534 million funding shortfall, audit shows
Southwest Light Rail has more than doubled in cost and time to build over the past decade, leaving Minnesota's most expensive public construction project about 20% unfunded.
Southwest Light Rail has more than doubled in cost and time to build over the past decade, leaving Minnesota's most expensive public construction project about 20% unfunded.
Audit shows Southwest LRT has $534 million funding shortfall
Southwest Light Rail has more than doubled in cost and time to build over the past decade, leaving Minnesota's most expensive public construction project about 20% unfunded.
Southwest Light Rail has more than doubled in cost and time to build over the past decade, leaving Minnesota's most expensive public construction project about 20% unfunded.
VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
Biden warns 'equality and democracy are under assault,' urges people to vote
Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.
Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.
Biden tops Trump in hypothetical election rematch, Wall Street Journal poll says
President Joe Biden would lead former President Donald Trump by six points if an election were to happen today.
President Joe Biden would lead former President Donald Trump by six points if an election were to happen today.
2 in 10 Americans report experience with gun violence, AP-NORC poll finds
CDC data has shown a spike in gun violence since the pandemic, with gun-related homicides increasing across the country in large and small metro areas and in rural areas.
CDC data has shown a spike in gun violence since the pandemic, with gun-related homicides increasing across the country in large and small metro areas and in rural areas.
Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska House special election
Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.
Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.
Broad support emerges for wiping away Minnesota tax on student loan relief
Key lawmakers in both political parties and Gov. Tim Walz say they support eliminating state income tax liability on federal student loan forgiveness.
Key lawmakers in both political parties and Gov. Tim Walz say they support eliminating state income tax liability on federal student loan forgiveness.
Broad support emerges for wiping away Minnesota tax on student loan relief
Key lawmakers in both political parties and Gov. Tim Walz say they support eliminating state income tax liability on federal student loan forgiveness. Unless lawmakers act, Minnesota will treat debt relief as taxable income because state law is out of step with federal tax changes. On $10,000 of loan forgiveness, state income tax would be at least $535, higher if the person would see reduced credits or deductions because of the increase in taxable income.
Key lawmakers in both political parties and Gov. Tim Walz say they support eliminating state income tax liability on federal student loan forgiveness. Unless lawmakers act, Minnesota will treat debt relief as taxable income because state law is out of step with federal tax changes. On $10,000 of loan forgiveness, state income tax would be at least $535, higher if the person would see reduced credits or deductions because of the increase in taxable income.
These states are tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates
States with extra money from tax revenue and federal pandemic aid are returning billions of tax dollars to people. So far, 31 states have established some type of tax cut or rebate in their areas.
States with extra money from tax revenue and federal pandemic aid are returning billions of tax dollars to people. So far, 31 states have established some type of tax cut or rebate in their areas.
South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions
South Carolina’s bill currently allows abortions if a mother's life is in danger and then lists several different medical emergencies that would fit into that exception.
South Carolina’s bill currently allows abortions if a mother's life is in danger and then lists several different medical emergencies that would fit into that exception.
Revisiting Gorbachev?s trip to Minnesota
Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev died on Tuesday at the sage of 91. During his tenure, he visited Minnesota in 1990, and FOX 9?s Maury Glover remembers the trip?s lasting impact.
Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev died on Tuesday at the sage of 91. During his tenure, he visited Minnesota in 1990, and FOX 9?s Maury Glover remembers the trip?s lasting impact.
Walz says claim about pandemic school closures 'taken out of context'
Gov. Tim Walz says Republicans are taking his claim that students missed little time in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic out of context.
Gov. Tim Walz says Republicans are taking his claim that students missed little time in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic out of context.
Gov. Walz responds to low test score criticisms
Gov. Tim Walz is alleging that Republicans are taking his quotes regarding school attendance in the past few years out of context. FOX 9 political reporter Theo Keith sat down with Walz today to learn more.
Gov. Tim Walz is alleging that Republicans are taking his quotes regarding school attendance in the past few years out of context. FOX 9 political reporter Theo Keith sat down with Walz today to learn more.
'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Biden to deliver prime-time speech Thursday on 'battle' for democracy
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
Fact Check: Is the lack of debates in the Minnesota governor's race unusual?
Republican governor candidate Scott Jensen alleges that DFL Gov. Tim Walz is avoiding debates in this year's Minnesota governor's race, while Walz says the pace of scheduling debates isn't unusual. Time for a FOX 9 fact check.
Republican governor candidate Scott Jensen alleges that DFL Gov. Tim Walz is avoiding debates in this year's Minnesota governor's race, while Walz says the pace of scheduling debates isn't unusual. Time for a FOX 9 fact check.
Student loan forgiveness takeaways
Since the announcement by President Biden earlier this week, many students are wondering how student loan forgiveness might affect them.
Since the announcement by President Biden earlier this week, many students are wondering how student loan forgiveness might affect them.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.