Senate GOP blocks gas tax, sets up showdown with House
One day before Gov. Tim Walz’s State of the State address, Republicans dealt a blow to one of Walz’s top priorities by blocking a 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase in the state Senate.
One day before Gov. Tim Walz’s State of the State address, Republicans dealt a blow to one of Walz’s top priorities by blocking a 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase in the state Senate.
'I'm done': Walz heads to dangerous rail crossing to push gas tax
Gov. Tim Walz says he’s fed up with Senate Republicans’ blockade of his proposed 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase, so he’s taking the argument to their districts.
Gov. Tim Walz says he’s fed up with Senate Republicans’ blockade of his proposed 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase, so he’s taking the argument to their districts.
Hands-free driving bill passes Minnesota House
The House bill to ban drivers from using their cell phones, except in hands free mode, passed Monday night.
The House bill to ban drivers from using their cell phones, except in hands free mode, passed Monday night.
‘Slowpoke driver' fines advance in Minnesota Senate committee
Slow-moving drivers would face a ticket for driving in the fast lane under a bill advancing in the Minnesota Senate.
Slow-moving drivers would face a ticket for driving in the fast lane under a bill advancing in the Minnesota Senate.
Minnesota young voters saw turnout spike in 2018
Minnesota saw young voters between ages 18 and 29 nearly double their election participation last fall, but there's still room for the bloc of voters to grow.
Minnesota saw young voters between ages 18 and 29 nearly double their election participation last fall, but there's still room for the bloc of voters to grow.
House passes resolution broadly condemning hate after anti-Semitism dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) - Divided in debate but mostly united in a final vote, the House passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other bigotry Thursday, with Democrats trying to push past a dispute that has overwhelmed their agenda and exposed fault lines that could shadow them through next year's elections.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Divided in debate but mostly united in a final vote, the House passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other bigotry Thursday, with Democrats trying to push past a dispute that has overwhelmed their agenda and exposed fault lines that could shadow them through next year's elections.
Legalized sports betting advances at Capitol as tribes object
A bill allowing Minnesotans to legally bet on sporting events passed a Senate committee Thursday despite objections from Native American tribes that say it will eventually doom their casinos.
A bill allowing Minnesotans to legally bet on sporting events passed a Senate committee Thursday despite objections from Native American tribes that say it will eventually doom their casinos.
Proposal would allow Minnesota lottery winners to remain anonymous
A bill allowing lottery winners to remain anonymous is currently making its way through committees at the Minnesota Legislature.
A bill allowing lottery winners to remain anonymous is currently making its way through committees at the Minnesota Legislature.
New bills would reduce penalties for possessing, selling marijuana
To Minnesotans wanting marijuana legalization, House Democrats at the Legislature are saying, "not this year."
To Minnesotans wanting marijuana legalization, House Democrats at the Legislature are saying, "not this year."
Gov. Walz stops by FOX 9 to talk recent bills, plan head
Governor Tim Walz stopped by FOX 9 Sunday morning to talk about his term so far.
Governor Tim Walz stopped by FOX 9 Sunday morning to talk about his term so far.
'Red flag' gun control bill passes Minnesota House committee
The Minnesota House Public Safety Committee voted Thursday to approve a "red flag" gun control bill, which allows police to seize guns from people deemed by a judge to pose a threat to themselves and others.
The Minnesota House Public Safety Committee voted Thursday to approve a "red flag" gun control bill, which allows police to seize guns from people deemed by a judge to pose a threat to themselves and others.
House approves bill to expand gun-sale background checks
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday approved a measure requiring federal background checks for all firearms sales and transfers, the first major gun control legislation considered by Congress in nearly 25 years. Democrats called the 240-190 vote a major step to end the gun lobby's grip on Washington and begin to address an epidemic of gun violence that kills...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday approved a measure requiring federal background checks for all firearms sales and transfers, the first major gun control legislation considered by Congress in nearly 25 years. Democrats called the 240-190 vote a major step to end the gun lobby's grip on Washington and begin to address an epidemic of gun violence that kills...
Gov. Walz seeks $1.3 billion in debt for new projects
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing to borrow $1.3 billion for new projects across the state, warning lawmakers of safety and economic consequences if they don’t act.
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing to borrow $1.3 billion for new projects across the state, warning lawmakers of safety and economic consequences if they don’t act.
Rep. Bahr apologizes for comments made during pro-2nd Amendment rally
A state representative is trying to clarify comments he made during a pro-2nd Amendment rally this weekend at the Minnesota Capitol.
A state representative is trying to clarify comments he made during a pro-2nd Amendment rally this weekend at the Minnesota Capitol.
Lawmakers renew effort to make drug companies pay for opioid crisis
Minnesota lawmakers are once again trying to make drug companies help pay for the opioid crisis. Last year’s effort didn’t make it out of the House, but this year, a Senate bill is gaining support and is taking a different approach.
Minnesota lawmakers are once again trying to make drug companies help pay for the opioid crisis. Last year’s effort didn’t make it out of the House, but this year, a Senate bill is gaining support and is taking a different approach.
Minnesota joins multi-state lawsuit against President Trump over emergency declaration
Minnesota is joining the multi-state lawsuit to "enjoin the Trump administration from illegally and unconstitutionally diverting federal funds to build a wall," Attorney General Keith Ellison's office announced Monday.
Minnesota is joining the multi-state lawsuit to "enjoin the Trump administration from illegally and unconstitutionally diverting federal funds to build a wall," Attorney General Keith Ellison's office announced Monday.
Sen. Housley renews push for monitoring cameras at nursing homes, care facilities
At the Minnesota Capitol, there’s a renewed push to allow monitoring cameras in the rooms of loved ones in a nursing home or care facility.
At the Minnesota Capitol, there’s a renewed push to allow monitoring cameras in the rooms of loved ones in a nursing home or care facility.
Klobuchar plays up Midwestern roots in first campaign swing
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar emphasized her Minnesota election wins, family ties to Wisconsin, and knowledge of Iowa during the first campaign swing of her heartland-themed presidential bid.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar emphasized her Minnesota election wins, family ties to Wisconsin, and knowledge of Iowa during the first campaign swing of her heartland-themed presidential bid.
In push for legal sports betting, lawmakers hear concerns over reservation lands
Minnesota lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday, hoping the state will fall in line with others when it comes to legal sports betting.
Minnesota lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday, hoping the state will fall in line with others when it comes to legal sports betting.
Bills to curb smoking pass MN House Committee, including Tobacco 21
Three new bills meant to curb smoking in Minnesota made strides in a house committee Tuesday. The House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the legislation.
Three new bills meant to curb smoking in Minnesota made strides in a house committee Tuesday. The House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the legislation.