One year after her death, lawmakers reflect on Melissa Hortman's legacy
Lawmakers across the political spectrum say what best defines Hortman's legacy in St. Paul is that she consistently put people above politics.
Children of Melissa, Mark Hortman remember their parents one year after their killing
"They were these public figures. They were known by people in many ways, many different layers. But for us, that's mom and dad," Sophie Hortman explained, in her first joint interview alongside her brother with WCCO.
Family at center of housing discrimination case still feels Melissa Hortman's impact
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
Minnesota legislative leaders, Gov. Tim Walz announce end-of-session deal
With just days left until the Minnesota Legislature must adjourn for the year, DFL Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided Capitol reached a deal Wednesday night that includes funding to shore up Hennepin County Medical Center and one-time relief to taxpayers struggling with the high cost of living.
Minnesota Legislature increases criminal penalties for impersonating police
Minnesotans will soon face tougher consequences if they disguise themselves as law enforcement to deceive the public in response to the lawmaker shooting attacks last summer.
Minn. House passes bill setting new guardrails for kids' social media accounts
The measure would require parental consent for someone 15 or younger to make an account and limit features bill authors say are addictive, like infinite scrolling, autoplay of videos and push notifications for those users.
Minnesota Senate gives final approval to Office of Inspector General
The Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously gave final approval to a new statewide Office of Inspector General to fight fraud, sending the legislation to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature in what supporters see as a significant step to combatting theft of taxpayer money in public programs that's beleaguered the state for years.
Minnesota House approves statewide Office of Inspector General to fight fraud
After months of back and forth, Republicans and Democrats in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature found a way forward to establish a new Office of Inspector General to fight fraud and prevent the theft of taxpayer money in the first place.
Minnesota House passes psychedelic mushroom pilot program
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
Minnesota House clears more funding for Capitol security
The bill, which passed 92-42, earmarks $24 million in extra funding in the current two-year budget to support ongoing weapons screenings at the Capitol and the State Patrol staff needed to keep that operating.
Minnesota Senate passes prediction market ban
The legislation, which passed 56-10, makes wagers on topics like sports, weather, events in popular culture, war and death explicitly illegal.
Minnesota Senate approves funding to rescue Hennepin Healthcare from closure
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday cleared $150 million for HCMC hospital in Minneapolis which leaders warn could close in just months if it isn't given a lifeline and fast.
Minnesota Senate considers tax bill aiming to draw big sporting events
The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee walked through a large tax bill Wednesday which includes a number of policies, including a special account with funds the state can use to host major sporting events.
Minnesota Senate approves new security unit for lawmakers
Minnesota lawmakers and other state elected officials facing credible threats could receive special security under a bill that cleared the state Senate on Monday.
Bill to ban most bets on prediction markets ready for MN Senate floor vote
A bill to ban most bets on prediction markets is ready for a Minnesota Senate floor vote just days after a lawmaker sparked controversy by putting money on his own primary race for Congress.