No special session on horizon, leaving billions on table
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
A meeting between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers Monday afternoon yielded no progress toward a special session, one day after the regular session fell apart.
Supreme Court again declines to rule in abortion case
The Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday, and once again, the Court did not include a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the highly-anticipated abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday, and once again, the Court did not include a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the highly-anticipated abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
Minnesota Legislature deadline looms Sunday night
Little has gotten done Sunday at the State Capitol as the Minnesota Legislature's midnight deadline looms, making it look more likely a special session is needed to get work done.
Little has gotten done Sunday at the State Capitol as the Minnesota Legislature's midnight deadline looms, making it look more likely a special session is needed to get work done.
Minnesota lawmakers about to miss deadline on tax cuts, spending
Minnesota lawmakers spent Sunday morning preparing to assign blame as end-of-session negotiations appeared to stall out before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. After days of dismissing questions about their ability to finish by the deadline, asserting there'd be no need for a special session, and even making fun of reporters' skepticism, it's become obvious: the Legislature won't finish on time.
Minnesota lawmakers spent Sunday morning preparing to assign blame as end-of-session negotiations appeared to stall out before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. After days of dismissing questions about their ability to finish by the deadline, asserting there'd be no need for a special session, and even making fun of reporters' skepticism, it's become obvious: the Legislature won't finish on time.
Social Security tax eliminated under Minnesota lawmakers' deal
Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to eliminate the state's tax on Social Security income, cut individual income taxes, and expand the renter's credit under an end-of-session deal.
Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to eliminate the state's tax on Social Security income, cut individual income taxes, and expand the renter's credit under an end-of-session deal.
Lawmakers agree on 'biggest' tax cut in state history
Minnesota lawmakers at the state Capitol have agreed to what they're calling the "biggest" tax cut in state history.
Minnesota lawmakers at the state Capitol have agreed to what they're calling the "biggest" tax cut in state history.
Lawmakers send liquor bill, state labor contracts to Walz's desk
Minnesota lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Friday to send an overhaul of the state's liquor laws to Gov. Tim Walz along with new labor contracts for state government employees.
Minnesota lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Friday to send an overhaul of the state's liquor laws to Gov. Tim Walz along with new labor contracts for state government employees.
Legislative deadline approaches lawmakers
With a little less than 55 hours left in the 2022 legislative session Minnesota lawmakers are making a final push to close deals on a wide range of subjects.
With a little less than 55 hours left in the 2022 legislative session Minnesota lawmakers are making a final push to close deals on a wide range of subjects.
Biden’s approval rating dips to lowest of presidency, poll shows
Only 39% of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s performance. The results of a new poll reflect the country’s frustration with inflation, gun violence, the baby formula shortage, and the pandemic.
Only 39% of Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s performance. The results of a new poll reflect the country’s frustration with inflation, gun violence, the baby formula shortage, and the pandemic.
Breweries celebrate bill allowing growler sales in large taprooms
Big changes could be coming to Minnesota's liquor laws, leading breweries across the state to say “cheers.”
Big changes could be coming to Minnesota's liquor laws, leading breweries across the state to say “cheers.”
Lawmakers strike liquor deal; big brewers can sell growlers
The end-of-session sprint at the Minnesota Legislature has yielded its first major deal: liquor.
The end-of-session sprint at the Minnesota Legislature has yielded its first major deal: liquor.
Jennifer Carnahan facing lawsuits from late husband's family
The family of Jim Hagedorn has filed suits against his wife, Jennifer Carnahan, over medical bills for Hagedorn's cancer treatment. On top of that, Hagedorn's sister had donated to Carnahan's opponent in the race to fill her late husband's Congressional seat.
The family of Jim Hagedorn has filed suits against his wife, Jennifer Carnahan, over medical bills for Hagedorn's cancer treatment. On top of that, Hagedorn's sister had donated to Carnahan's opponent in the race to fill her late husband's Congressional seat.
Minnesota sports betting bill heads to Senate Floor for vote
A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is headed to the Senate floor, but it's far different from the measure the House approved.
A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is headed to the Senate floor, but it's far different from the measure the House approved.
Oklahoma abortion ban: Legislature approves nation's most restrictive abortion law
Another Oklahoma bill set to take effect this summer would make it a felony to perform an abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Another Oklahoma bill set to take effect this summer would make it a felony to perform an abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
GOP bill would block Biden from canceling student loan debt
Roughly 43 million Americans are saddled with a collective $1.73 trillion in student loan debt.
Roughly 43 million Americans are saddled with a collective $1.73 trillion in student loan debt.
Minnesota Capitol goes into lockdown as police search for suspects outside
A police incident Wednesday evening in St. Paul sent the Minnesota State Capitol into lockdown as police searched for suspects.
A police incident Wednesday evening in St. Paul sent the Minnesota State Capitol into lockdown as police searched for suspects.
Fentanyl penalties a flashpoint in public safety talks at Capitol
Fentanyl can be many times more deadly than heroin, but Minnesota prosecutors say the state's fentanyl laws are weaker.
Fentanyl can be many times more deadly than heroin, but Minnesota prosecutors say the state's fentanyl laws are weaker.
Elon Musk says he'll be voting Republican in upcoming election, possibly for first time
Musk said he has previously 'voted overwhelmingly for Democrats.'
Musk said he has previously 'voted overwhelmingly for Democrats.'
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
Midterm election 2022 results: All eyes are on these 5 state primaries
Here’s what to look for in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon as the results come in.
Here’s what to look for in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon as the results come in.