Farm bill draft includes restrictions on hemp-derived THC products. What would it mean for Minnesota's market?
A proposal moving through Congress could crack down on products derived from hemp — marijuana's cannabis cousin — that can produce a high
Gov. Walz signs bill raising Minnesota rideshare driver pay, keeping Lyft and Uber in state
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
What impact would reclassifying marijuana federally have on Minnesota cannabis businesses?
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
Minneapolis, Mendota Heights authorized to use traffic cameras in a bill headed to Gov. Tim Walz's desk
Minneapolis and Mendota Heights could start a four-year pilot project as early as next summer, implementing the cameras in high-risk areas or within 2,000 feet of a school to catch drivers speeding or running red lights.
What bills did and didn't pass the Minnesota Legislature this year?
The Minnesota Legislature finished its work on Sunday with a chaotic close as lawmakers raced against the clock.
2024 Minnesota legislative session comes to chaotic end
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
Minnesota House passes equal rights constitutional amendment with protections for abortion rights, LGBTQ Minnesotans
After delays due to prolonged debates on other legislation, the Minnesota House early Sunday approved an amendment that would enshrine equal rights in the state constitution, including protections for LGTBQ Minnesotans and abortion rights.
Tensions rise at state capitol as legislative session's end draws near
The clock is running out in St. Paul, as the DFL majority races to check off their to-do list before state lawmakers adjourn the 2024 legislative session on Monday.
Education package, bill boosting annual minimum wage increase on their way to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature
A large education policy package and a bill that would boost the annual minimum wage increase are on their way to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature after the state House approved the measures Wednesday.
Motion to expel Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell over felony burglary charge fails
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Wednesday attempted to expel embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell from the chamber Wednesday, in the wake of accusations she broke into her stepmother's home last month, but that effort failed.
Crunch time at the state capitol: What's left in the Minnesota Legislature before adjournment next week
The Minnesota Legislature has less than a week left to complete its work before lawmakers must adjourn next Monday and the desired to-do list from Democrats in charge is still long, despite the clock winding down.
Debate delays vote on Minnesota House equal rights amendment protecting gender identity, abortion rights
After passing the House, the Equal Rights Amendment, or ERA, would need to go back to the Senate for the final OK before it would appear on the statewide ballot for voter input in 2026.
Two Minnesota gun bills unlikely to pass after key Democrat says he doesn't support them
Two Minnesota bills with new gun rules likely won't become law this year after key Democrat says he doesn't support them.
Minnesota Senate approves bill increasing penalties for straw gun purchases; bans trigger devices that double rate of gunfire
Buying a gun for someone who is not legally allowed to have one — known as a straw purchase — would become a felony under a bill that got approval from the Minnesota Senate Thursday.