Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation: Minnesota attorney on significance
"They get to look to her, and they will be very inspired by her as I am," says attorney Lateesa Ward of the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court.
"They get to look to her, and they will be very inspired by her as I am," says attorney Lateesa Ward of the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court.
Lawmakers rush $1 million to governor in Minnesota bird flu fight
Minnesota lawmakers rushed $1 million in emergency funding to Gov. Tim Walz to help contain the avian flu outbreak that's spreading across the state.
Minnesota lawmakers rushed $1 million in emergency funding to Gov. Tim Walz to help contain the avian flu outbreak that's spreading across the state.
Feeding Our Future fraud investigation puts nonprofits under Minnesota lawmakers' microscope
An attorney for the Minnesota Department of Education said Wednesday that a federal investigation is ongoing into what he called "one of the largest fraud occurrences in state history" at a meals program and hinted about grand jury involvement.
An attorney for the Minnesota Department of Education said Wednesday that a federal investigation is ongoing into what he called "one of the largest fraud occurrences in state history" at a meals program and hinted about grand jury involvement.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
Feeding Our Future fraud investigation puts nonprofits under Minnesota lawmakers' microscope
An attorney for the Minnesota Department of Education said Wednesday that a federal investigation is ongoing into what he called "one of the largest fraud occurrences in state history" at a meals program and hinted about grand jury involvement.
An attorney for the Minnesota Department of Education said Wednesday that a federal investigation is ongoing into what he called "one of the largest fraud occurrences in state history" at a meals program and hinted about grand jury involvement.
Here's what you'd get from rebates, tax breaks at Minnesota Capitol
Gov. Tim Walz has proposed rebate checks. Senate Republicans are offering an income tax cut. House Democrats are seeking tax credits for parents.
Gov. Tim Walz has proposed rebate checks. Senate Republicans are offering an income tax cut. House Democrats are seeking tax credits for parents.
$500 rebate checks left out as Minnesota House, Senate release dueling tax relief plans
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
Minnesota lawmaker will plead guilty to drunken driving
Minnesota state Rep. Tou Xiong will plead guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving and has admitted to being behind the wheel with a .11 blood alcohol level.
Minnesota state Rep. Tou Xiong will plead guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving and has admitted to being behind the wheel with a .11 blood alcohol level.
$500 rebate checks left out as Minnesota House, Senate release dueling tax relief plans
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
The Minnesota House and Senate, led by both Republicans and Democrats, have differing plans on how to best use the current state surplus.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
Ocean shipping restrictions sponsored by Klobuchar bill passes U.S. Senate
A bill that passed the U.S. Senate would force ocean going shippers to prioritize American goods sitting at U.S. ports.
A bill that passed the U.S. Senate would force ocean going shippers to prioritize American goods sitting at U.S. ports.
'Violence interrupters' are flashpoint in Minnesota public safety funding debate
Minnesota legislative Democrats are proposing tens of millions of dollars for nonprofit groups to keep the peace in Minneapolis and other cities, while Republicans say the groups aren't worth the money they're already receiving.
Minnesota legislative Democrats are proposing tens of millions of dollars for nonprofit groups to keep the peace in Minneapolis and other cities, while Republicans say the groups aren't worth the money they're already receiving.
Walz signs bill to end state investments into Russian companies
On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the bill to force the state's pension funds to sell their Russian and Belarusian investments.
On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the bill to force the state's pension funds to sell their Russian and Belarusian investments.
USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Navy to name future ship after late Supreme Court justice
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Jen Psaki reportedly set to leave White House for MSNBC gig in May
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
Insulin cost cap bill sponsored by Rep. Angie Craig passed by U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill forcing group health insurance plans to cap the price of insulin at $35 for a 30-day supply of the drug.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill forcing group health insurance plans to cap the price of insulin at $35 for a 30-day supply of the drug.
Lawmakers reach deal to extend buy-down of Minnesota health insurance premiums
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a $716 million deal extending the state's reinsurance program to prevent surging health insurance premiums on the individual market.
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a $716 million deal extending the state's reinsurance program to prevent surging health insurance premiums on the individual market.
State of Minnesota was slow to respond to 2020 rioting, report finds
Minnesota's response to the 2020 riots that broke out after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd was too slow, a new report found.
Minnesota's response to the 2020 riots that broke out after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd was too slow, a new report found.