Minnesota House passes PRO Act to codify abortion rights into state law
The Minnesota House passed a fast-tracked bill Thursday night to codify abortion rights into state statues by a vote of 69-65.
Minnesota Democrats moving ahead with state paid leave program proposal, which they call a "top priority"
A Minnesota Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would create a new state family and medical leave program, which would guarantee paid time off for the three in four workers in the state who don't already have that benefit.
Minnesota attorney general's office would beef up criminal division under legislative proposal
"The population of the state has increased, and yet the budget of the AG's office has not," said Attorney General Keith Ellison.
House, Senate committees advance proposal requiring six days of paid time off for workers if sick
Panels in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature both advanced a proposal on Tuesday requiring businesses offer paid time off for workers if they are ill or need to care for a loved one.
Full repeal of social security tax in Minnesota a sticking point in legislature this year
A Department of Revenue estimate shows that if passed, it would be a $604 million hit to state revenues in 2024 that increases in years after.
House committee advances "universal school meal" bill, providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students
A Minnesota House committee on Wednesday advanced a proposal that would provide breakfast and lunch at school free of charge for all students.
Driver's licenses approved for undocumented immigrants advances in Minnesota Legislature
A Minnesota House panel has advanced legislation that would allow the thousands of undocumented immigrants in the state to obtain a driver's license.
DFL lawmakers push voting package at Capitol that would expand access, protect poll workers
Newly empowered Democrats in the state legislature vow to increase voter access to the polls and protect the people who administer the state's elections, introducing a slate of proposals that the Minnesota's election chief says will usher in a "next generation democracy."
Abortion rights, climate change, voter access: Gov. Walz outlines his second-term goals
In an interview with WCCO, the governor detailed some of his priorities as lawmakers begin their work of passing a two-year budget and policies that impact schools, family budgets, public safety and more.
Minnesota House committee approves bill that would protect abortion rights
A bill to protect abortion rights in Minnesota passed its first test Thursday morning at the state capitol.
Minnesota Democrats pledge recreational marijuana will become legal in 2023
House Democrats introduced a bill Thursday morning that would allow 21-year-olds to buy, sell and use marijuana.
Minnesota Dems, newly empowered, pledge to move fast on agenda items
Democratic leaders pledged Wednesday to use their new control of the state Legislature to improve the economic security of residents and to quickly enact protections for abortion rights.
Minnesota legislature begins 2023 session with DFL trifecta
The Minnesota Legislature will begin the 2023 session Tuesday with a record surplus and single party control for the first time in a decade.
Minnesota Legislature to begin session with record surplus, total DFL control
The Minnesota Legislature will begin the 2023 session Tuesday with a record surplus and single party control for the first time in a decade.
Minnesotans find winter escapes from arctic air
Minnesotans aren't letting the bitter blast of arctic air keep them from having a good time, finding local places to stay warm and have fun.