House adjourns as speaker stalemate drags on with 11 ballots cast over 3 days
Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of the holdouts against McCarthy, nominated former President Donald Trump on the 11th ballot.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of the holdouts against McCarthy, nominated former President Donald Trump on the 11th ballot.
One of the top priorities for Democrats at the Capitol is passing paid family and medical leave.
A bill to protect abortion rights in Minnesota passed its first test Thursday morning at the state capitol.
House Democrats introduced a bill Thursday morning that would allow 21-year-olds to buy, sell and use marijuana.
House Democrats say this will be the year recreational marijuana is legalized.
Under the plan, some migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti would be allowed to enter the U.S. legally if they have financial sponsors.
Top Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature on Wednesday announced a sweeping agenda of progressive policies they hope to achieve with full control of state government, promising party unity and quick action.
It's still far short of the longest speaker's election in history, which took nearly two months and 133 ballots.
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.
There are also support groups for not only patients with brain tumors but caregivers and loved ones. Deborah Jones, a care guide with the Givens Brain Tumor Center, said help that is available for those enormous needs beyond medical treatment.
Dr. Lindsey Sloan of the University of Minnesota talked with Murphy about warning signs, and what if any advances there are in treatments.
In late 2022, local civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong revealed on social media she underwent neurosurgery in September to remove a brain tumor. WCCO's Esme Murphy spoke with her about how a minor health problem turned out to be a big deal.
The 2023 legislative session kicked off on Tuesday - here's what DFL leaders say are their top priorities.
The simultaneous public events underscore the difference between the House and Senate approach to politics.
It's only the eighth time in history a speaker hasn't been chosen after three rounds.
