New DFL Leader Zack Stephenson on gun laws
Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids was chosen by Minnesota House Democrats to replace Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman as their leader. He joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
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Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids was chosen by Minnesota House Democrats to replace Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman as their leader. He joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
In the last few weeks, local pro-gun control groups have added thousands of supporters. Yet, the passage of their signature goal, a ban on assault weapons, does not appear to have the votes in the Minnesota Legislature. WCCO's Esme Murphy spoke to the Executive Director of Protect Minnesota
For Minnesota House DFL leader Zack Stephenson, his new role brings with it mixed emotions.
Gov. Tim Walz told reporters he doesn't yet have a date set for when he would order a special meeting of the Legislature, but the hope is "sooner rather than later."
Three months after the loss of their longtime leader Melissa Hortman, who died in a politically motivated attack, Minnesota House Democrats selected state Rep. Zack Stephenson to steer the caucus moving forward.
The push for change at the State Capitol comes after a shooter killed two students and wounded more than 20 others at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Minnesota's governor met with top lawmakers behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon. WCCO's Caroline Cummings has the latest on where things stand.
Gov. Tim Walz will meet with legislative leaders on Tuesday to discuss a special session focused on gun safety.
WCCO has learned Gov. Tim Walz will meet Tuesday with legislative leaders to discuss a special session focused on gun safety. In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, lawmakers and the Governor will be looking for common ground. Esme Murphy reports.
Republican Minnesota state Sen. Jeremy Miller announced Monday he will not be running in next year's election.
Republican Minnesota state Sen. Jeremy Miller announced Monday he will not be running in next year's election.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
In the aftermath of the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Gov. Tim Walz announced he will call a special session. He will be meeting on Tuesday with leaders to discuss specifics. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about this is the No. 2 Republican in the Minnesota House, Floor Leader Representative Harry Niska.
Republicans on Thursday unveiled their priorities should Gov. Tim Walz call lawmakers into a special session.
There's still no word from Gov. Tim Walz on when he'll call a special session on guns. Democrats haven't released any proposals, but today House Republicans spelled out their priorities. Here's Jonah Kaplan.
Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Tuesday that he wants a special session to vote on a gun control package which will include an assault weapons ban.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators about a potential special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is making calls to lawmakers in an effort to push for a special session on gun control this fall, according to a senior administrative official familiar with the matter.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down with Esme Murphy on Sunday morning live at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about his plans for the future, the most recent legislative session and more.
A special Minnesota Capitol security committee met for the first time since the deadly lawmaker shooting two months ago sent shock waves across the state. The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security is supposed to meet once a quarter to assess safety risks. Now their insights are more urgent than ever. Here's Caroline Cummings.
Binary triggers are devices that allow a gun to shoot one shot on the pull of the trigger and a second shot when releasing it.
Friends and neighbors are holding a fundraiser in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday to support victims of the lawmaker attacks on June 14.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman spoke in a video message to legislative leaders across the country Monday, sharing a message to his colleagues to choose "governance over grievance."
Later this week, Minnesotans will have more rights when it comes to controlling how their data is not only kept but also used.
Several new Minnesota laws go into effect Friday, including restrictions for repeated DWI offenders and housing protections for people who train service dogs.
Minnesota voters will decide which party wins control of the state Senate this fall.
