Minnesotans protest health coverage rollback for undocumented immigrants
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Minnesota Cannabis products would see a tax hike under budget agreement
The bipartisan budget deal approved by Minnesota lawmakers includes a tax increase from 10% to 15% on cannabis products sold at licensed businesses in the state.
Minnesota leaders reach budget agreement days before session's end
Legislative leaders in a divided state capitol on Thursday announced a roughly $66 billion budget framework to fund the government and its services, which also includes spending adjustments to make a dent to the looming $6 billion in the future.
Minn. leaders say special session "inevitable" as deadline nears
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have been meeting for hours over the last few weeks to hammer out the terms of a budget agreement, but they still haven't inked a deal as the clock winds down.
Minnesota businesses worried over lead key laws
A few years ago, Minnesota lawmakers banned keys and other consumer products with more than trace amounts of lead and cadmium in them. Now, industry leaders say they will be locked out of doing business in the state if the Legislature doesn't roll that back.
Minnesota district seeing results after changing reading standards
Half of Minnesota students can't read at grade level, according to statewide test scores. Two years ago, the Legislature took that as a lesson and overhauled the standards of how kids are taught to read.
Minnesota lawmakers "inching" towards budget deal as end of session nears
The Minnesota Legislature is racing against the clock to complete its work in the 10 days left until lawmakers must adjourn or run into overtime.
Minnesota Senate advances bill establishing a new Office of Inspector General
A proposal to establish a new state government watchdog designed to fight fraud in public programs sailed through the Minnesota Senate on Thursday.
Walz signs bill expanding protections for trainers of service dogs
Gov. Tim Walz Thursday morning signed a bill granting trainers of service dogs the same housing protections as people who rely on the animals to navigate daily life.
Dozens rally at Capitol against proposed private school funding cuts
Parents, teachers and educators packed the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda on Wednesday to push back on proposed funding cuts at the Legislature that would eliminate state funding supporting private schools.
Man charged in deadly Park Tavern DWI crash pleads guilty
Steven Bailey, the Minnesota man charged in last year's deadly drunken driving crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, pleaded guilty to multiple charges on Wednesday morning.
Minnesota House tax bill includes "baby bonus"
The Republican and DFL leads on the Minnesota House taxes panel on Tuesday unveiled their tax bipartisan proposal that leaves some of the more controversial provisions on the cutting room floor.
Minnesota State system braces for budget reductions and tuition hikes
The Board of Trustees governing the Minnesota State system has discussed tuition increases ranging from 3.5 to 9% in each of the next year to plug budget shortfalls.
Walz signs lake weed removal safety bill into law after drownings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday signed into law a bill designed to protect employees of lake weed removal businesses after two young men drowned on the job.
Bill proposes fixes after ballots thrown out in close House race
A proposal advancing in the Minnesota Legislature includes changes to clarify the absentee ballot process after officials in Shakopee last fall accidentally threw ballots in a close race in the trash, prompting a court case challenging the results.