Dayton Said He'd Sign Benefit Extension Bill With Tax Cuts
Gov. Mark Dayton says he'll sign any bill that extends unemployment benefits for Iron Range miners — even if it includes a tax break for businesses.
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Gov. Mark Dayton says he'll sign any bill that extends unemployment benefits for Iron Range miners — even if it includes a tax break for businesses.
Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday unveiled a new proposal for a statewide preschool system in Minnesota, but on a much smaller scale than the plan that failed last year.
Gov. Mark Dayton is ready to lay out his wish list for the year. The Democratic governor was expected to unveil his budget proposal for 2016 on Tuesday morning.
The head of Minnesota's DFL Party, Ken Martin, said the Speaker of the House used his powerful influence and friends to get out of debt.
A state House committee has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off Iron Range steelworkers but would also give some money back to Minnesota's employers.
The fight over spending is underway at the Capitol and one conversation that may dominate much of the session is transportation funding.
One of Minnesota's most influential politicians has passed away. Former Congressman Martin Sabo died Sunday morning.
Many of Minnesota's political leaders reacted Sunday to the news that former Congressman Martin Sabo died at the age of 78.
Two Minnesota members of Congress will be going to Cuba with President Barack Obama next week.
Longtime Minnesota Congressman Martin Olav Sabo has died, according to a DFL party spokesman.
Covered in shrink wrap, filled with construction dust and with few seats for the public, Minnesota's stately Capitol isn't living up to its moniker of "The People's House" this year.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio won the District of Columbia's Republican caucuses on Saturday, seizing his third primary season victory as a critical contest looms in his home state, GOP voting results showed.
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard on Thursday signed a law prohibiting most abortions beyond 19 weeks of pregnancy, the latest state to enact such a ban.
Outrage over security lines at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is building. Sen. Al Franken said Thursday he has asked the TSA for more screeners.
Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Christopher Dietzen is resigning at the end of August, which gives Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton the opportunity to appoint a majority on the seven-member court.
