Minnesota House bill delaying paid leave program put on hold
The Minnesota House has tabled a bill that would delay the state's paid medical and family care leave program by one year.
Special election will determine balance of power in Minnesota House
A special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat will determine the balance of power in the chamber on Tuesday, after the vacancy sparked a power dispute earlier in the session that brought it to a halt.
Bipartisan group announces affordable housing package
For many Minnesota families, housing costs eat up more of their budget than anything else. A bipartisan group of state lawmakers say they have a blueprint to fix that.
Gov. Tim Walz Nazi comment causes controversy
In the audio clip published online, Walz said, "I see the pundits on TV — 'what's wrong with the Democratic Party?' What's wrong is our country is being stolen by fascists and Nazis."
Minnesota House approves first bills of session
The measures that were approved include creating an incentive program for state agencies to save money and prohibiting organizations that get state funding from spending those dollars on political causes.
GOP state lawmakers warn of impact of potential federal Medicaid cuts
Some Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature sounded the alarm about potential federal cuts to Medicaid, which could be at risk after the U.S. House passed a budget framework that includes slashing federal spending.
Push for rideshare drivers' right to unionize underway at Minn. Capitol
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Lawmakers contemplate boosted state support for food shelves
More people are relying on food shelves than ever before — there were a record 9 million visits last year — as the high cost of living stretches family budgets thin.
Minnesota lawmakers worried over CFPB work pause
Many miles away from Washington, the fate of the country's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took center stage in a Minnesota Senate committee on Thursday.
Minneapolis company could transform manufacturing of electronics
Many miles from Silicon Valley, near downtown Minneapolis, Niron Magnetics is daring to create them in a way that could set off a chain reaction across the globe.
Bill would remove restrictions on electronic pull tab games
A GOP-backed bill this session would reverse restrictions on electronic pull tabs in Minnesota.
New bill aims to ban sale of "flavored whippets"
The Minnesota Commerce Committee held a hearing for a new bill that would ban the sale of flavored nitrous oxide cannisters, also known as "whippets," on Tuesday.
MN GOP levies new ethics complaints against state Sen. Mitchell
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Tuesday filed a new ethics complaint against embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who faces two burglary charges.
Minnesota bill aims to repeal new 50-cent fee on $100+ deliveries
Minnesotans are paying 50 cents more on large package deliveries thanks to a law change that took effect last summer — designed to raise more funding to support road and bridge repairs.
Minnesota sports betting bill fails to advance through key committee
The future of what would be the largest expansion of gambling in decades is uncertain after a setback during a Senate committee on Thursday.