Gun policy reforms in public safety deal likely to pass Minnesota Legislature
A key DFL leader in the Senate says his caucus has the votes to pass a public safety package that includes two gun policy reforms.
Minnesota Senate sends bill to governor that would provide free college tuition for families making less than $80k
Families making under $80,000 would be eligible for the "North Star Promise" scholarships, which will cover tuition and fees for residents who attend schools in the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State system or in-state Tribal colleges.
Minnesota lawmakers, advocates celebrate deal to ban PFAS in consumer products
Minnesota is nearing a future without so-called forever chemicals PFAS in consumer products, after key lawmakers in both chambers of the legislature agreed to include in a budget proposal language banning them.
MN Senate passes budget bill to fund metro tax hike to benefit affordable housing programs
The bill will implement a 0.25% sales tax hike in the Twin Cities metro region, which include Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties, to support rental assistance and aid to local governments for affordable housing development.
Nurses' union pushes back against Mayo Clinic's plan to pull Minnesota investments if proposals at Capitol pass
"It is completely unethical for Mayo, a nonprofit corporation, to attempt to override democracy and disrupt the legislative process at the last minute with what are essentially blackmail tactics," said MNA's Rebekah Nelson.
Businesses raise alarm about 75-cent retail delivery fee proposal at Minnesota Legislature
The 75-cent hike would be on most all deliveries – from a pizza to an Amazon package – except for items like clothing, groceries and prescription drugs exempt from state sales taxes.
Walz signs "Democracy for the People Act" allowing automatic voter registration, pre-registration for teens
Minnesota's Democrat Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed the "Democracy for the People Act" into law, a sweeping bill aimed at expanding access to the polls that includes long-sought after provisions from voting rights advocates.
Opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone could be available in all Minnesota schools next year
Some lawmakers in the Minnesota Legislature are pushing for schools to stock up on life-saving medicine naloxone as the opioid epidemic continues to shatter so many lives, including kids.
New sports betting proposal would give horse racing tracks gives share of revenue in effort to move bill forward
Legal sports betting is still out of Minnesota's league, even as a growing number of states take that step. But there's a revived effort at the State Capitol with some key changes to push the bill over the finish line.
Minnesota House passes bill establishing state paid family and medical leave program
"We are going to catch up with the rest of the world today with passing paid family medical leave," said Rep. Ruth Richardson, DFL-Mendota Heights.
Minnesota legislature begins negotiations on budget, outstanding policy as end of session nears
Minnesota lawmakers began end-of-session negotiations on the roughly $72 billion proposed two-year budget, and other unfinished policy priorities, as the legislature enters the final three weeks before adjournment.
Whoops: Minnesota lawmaker seen shirtless during online legislative meeting
A Minnesota lawmaker has gone viral after being seen shirtless while remotely attending a legislative meeting Monday.
Senate Democrats unveil tax plan with rebate checks, other credits that differ with House plan
Lawmakers in the Minnesota Senate unveiled a proposal on Wednesday morning which would provide $4 billion in tax relief over 4 years for Minnesotans.
Dozens gather at Minnesota Capitol pushing for expanded background checks for all gun sales, "red flag" law
The Minnesota House is now focused on a sweeping public safety spending package as lawmakers piece together parts of the next two-year budget, including gun control measures that advocates have pushed for – for years.
Minnesota House passes recreational marijuana bill in vote of 71-59
The Minnesota House on Tuesday passed a recreational marijuana bill in a 71-59 vote.