Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
Rent control on Minneapolis, St. Paul ballots: Here's what proposals will do
Voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul will decide in November whether both cities should restrict rent increases, though the proposals are dramatically different.
Voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul will decide in November whether both cities should restrict rent increases, though the proposals are dramatically different.
20 attorneys general file complaint to block USPS 10-year slower service plan
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy hopes the plan will cut down on $160 billion in losses expected over the next decade.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy hopes the plan will cut down on $160 billion in losses expected over the next decade.
Senate leaders agree to extend debt ceiling, avoid default
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Minnesota's state workers are mostly vaccinated. What will happen to the rest?
Almost all Minnesota state government employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or are being tested weekly for the virus, but a small number who aren't face disciplinary action.
Almost all Minnesota state government employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or are being tested weekly for the virus, but a small number who aren't face disciplinary action.
Biden stresses consequences of failing to raise debt ceiling in meeting with CEOs
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
Walz seeks vaccine mandate for school staff, masking in schools. Here's why it's a long shot
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on state lawmakers to create a vaccine mandate for school staff and nursing home workers while requiring masks in schools, though the Democratic governor acknowledged the ideas will go nowhere with legislative Republicans.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on state lawmakers to create a vaccine mandate for school staff and nursing home workers while requiring masks in schools, though the Democratic governor acknowledged the ideas will go nowhere with legislative Republicans.
Biden renews push for ‘Build Back Better,’ infrastructure spending plans in Michigan
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
Facebook products 'harm children, stoke division,' whistleblower testifies
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
DFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler running for Hennepin County Attorney
DFL House Majority Leader has entered the race for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
DFL House Majority Leader has entered the race for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era abortion referral ban
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
Former state senator David Hann elected new MN GOP party chair
After three rounds of voting, former state senate minority leader David Hann will take over as new party chair for the Minnesota GOP after the resignation of Jennifer Carnahan in the wake of the arrest of Anton Lazzaro.
After three rounds of voting, former state senate minority leader David Hann will take over as new party chair for the Minnesota GOP after the resignation of Jennifer Carnahan in the wake of the arrest of Anton Lazzaro.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
Women’s March for abortion rights underway nationwide
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Biden vows to 'get it done' as $3.5T infrastructure bill negotiations drag on
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
Biden's approval rating falls as crises take toll on popularity, poll shows
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.