Fili-what? Filibusters explained
With Democrats poised to filibuster the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, perhaps a brush up on filibusters and “nuclear options” might be helpful.
With Democrats poised to filibuster the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, perhaps a brush up on filibusters and “nuclear options” might be helpful.
Wisconsin to vote on making cheese the state's official dairy product
Bill up for approval in the state Assembly on Tuesday. It would name cheese as the state's official dairy product, while also giving lawmakers a chance to cast one of the easiest votes of their careers.
Bill up for approval in the state Assembly on Tuesday. It would name cheese as the state's official dairy product, while also giving lawmakers a chance to cast one of the easiest votes of their careers.
Gov. Dayton will allow Minnesota health care 'reinsurance' bill to become law
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton won’t sign a $542 million reinsurance bill, but will allow it to become law. The bill subsidizes health insurance companies operating in the “individual market,” helping defray costly claims. The bill was a top priority for Republican leaders at the State Capitol.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton won’t sign a $542 million reinsurance bill, but will allow it to become law. The bill subsidizes health insurance companies operating in the “individual market,” helping defray costly claims. The bill was a top priority for Republican leaders at the State Capitol.
REAL ID passes Minnesota Senate on second try
Minnesota is one step closer to federal compliance after the Senate passed REAL ID legislation late Thursday night.
Minnesota is one step closer to federal compliance after the Senate passed REAL ID legislation late Thursday night.
Minneapolis Sanctuary City Task Force to update plan to protect immigrant families
The city of Minneapolis Sanctuary City Task Force will report to the city council Thursday on their goals to protect and defend undocumented immigrant families from deportation.
The city of Minneapolis Sanctuary City Task Force will report to the city council Thursday on their goals to protect and defend undocumented immigrant families from deportation.
Gov. Dayton, House Republicans far apart on Pre-K spending
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is accusing House Republicans of using the state’s pre-kindergarten students as a bargaining chip in the budget battle playing out at the Capitol.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is accusing House Republicans of using the state’s pre-kindergarten students as a bargaining chip in the budget battle playing out at the Capitol.
Gov. Dayton inches closer to compromise on pre-K expansion
A big fight at the Capitol over one of Governor Dayton's top priorities, voluntary pre-kindergarten for four year olds, continues. The governor wants to expand the number of school districts offering pre-k. But House Democrats think the money is better spent on other early learning programs.
A big fight at the Capitol over one of Governor Dayton's top priorities, voluntary pre-kindergarten for four year olds, continues. The governor wants to expand the number of school districts offering pre-k. But House Democrats think the money is better spent on other early learning programs.
Stand Your Ground passes Minnesota House public safety committee
The full Minnesota House may soon vote on a bill expanding the right to use firearms to protect yourself. Often called a Stand Your Ground law, HF 238 would legalize the use of deadly force if a person feels their life is threatened, or in the defense of a crime in one's home.
The full Minnesota House may soon vote on a bill expanding the right to use firearms to protect yourself. Often called a Stand Your Ground law, HF 238 would legalize the use of deadly force if a person feels their life is threatened, or in the defense of a crime in one's home.
Councilmember Dai Thao responds to criticism after Facebook post
On Saturday, City Councilmember Dai Thao responded to criticism of a Facebook post in which he wrote "I alone cannot change police policies, but if we work together, we can end systemic and institutional racism.”
On Saturday, City Councilmember Dai Thao responded to criticism of a Facebook post in which he wrote "I alone cannot change police policies, but if we work together, we can end systemic and institutional racism.”
House GOP abruptly pulls troubled health care bill after lack of votes
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a humiliating defeat for President Donald Trump and GOP leaders.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a humiliating defeat for President Donald Trump and GOP leaders.
White House, in gamble, demands make-or-break health vote
Abandoning negotiations, President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded a make-or-break vote on health care legislation in the House, threatening to leave "Obamacare" in place and move on to other issues if Friday's vote fails.
Abandoning negotiations, President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded a make-or-break vote on health care legislation in the House, threatening to leave "Obamacare" in place and move on to other issues if Friday's vote fails.
Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
The Trump administration has issued a presidential permit to pipeline builder TransCanada to build the Keystone XL pipeline.
The Trump administration has issued a presidential permit to pipeline builder TransCanada to build the Keystone XL pipeline.
Transportation funding bill debate
After years of funding plans filled with pot holes, state lawmakers are now trying to pave a new way to pay for roads. Monday, the Senate unveiled its plan and on Tuesday the house revealed theirs.
After years of funding plans filled with pot holes, state lawmakers are now trying to pave a new way to pay for roads. Monday, the Senate unveiled its plan and on Tuesday the house revealed theirs.
Hennepin County listed on first weekly report of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants
The Trump administration on Monday published the first weekly report of law enforcement agencies that haven't cooperated with holding detainees for immigration officials. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office showed up on the initial list for refusing to honor two requests to detain individuals from Mexico for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Trump administration on Monday published the first weekly report of law enforcement agencies that haven't cooperated with holding detainees for immigration officials. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office showed up on the initial list for refusing to honor two requests to detain individuals from Mexico for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Comey: FBI probing links between Russia, Trump associates
FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.
FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.
Comey testifies on FBI probing Russia, Trump associates link
FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.
FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.
Trump budget proposal includes cuts to Meals on Wheels program
Meals on Wheels, the popular service that provides food to the elderly, faces a sharp funding cut under President Donald Trump's budget proposal, drawing protests from congressional Republicans and Democrats.
Meals on Wheels, the popular service that provides food to the elderly, faces a sharp funding cut under President Donald Trump's budget proposal, drawing protests from congressional Republicans and Democrats.
Gov. Dayton releases supplemental budget proposal
Governor Mark Dayton is putting a priority on early education in his newly released supplemental budget proposal.
Governor Mark Dayton is putting a priority on early education in his newly released supplemental budget proposal.
Congress' analyst: 14M lose coverage under GOP health bill
Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Illegal border crossings decrease by 40 percent in Trump's first month, report says
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.