Bill would remove restrictions on electronic pull tab games
A GOP-backed bill this session would reverse restrictions on electronic pull tabs in Minnesota.
New bill aims to ban sale of "flavored whippets"
The Minnesota Commerce Committee held a hearing for a new bill that would ban the sale of flavored nitrous oxide cannisters, also known as "whippets," on Tuesday.
MN GOP levies new ethics complaints against state Sen. Mitchell
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Tuesday filed a new ethics complaint against embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who faces two burglary charges.
Minnesota bill aims to repeal new 50-cent fee on $100+ deliveries
Minnesotans are paying 50 cents more on large package deliveries thanks to a law change that took effect last summer — designed to raise more funding to support road and bridge repairs.
Minnesota sports betting bill fails to advance through key committee
The future of what would be the largest expansion of gambling in decades is uncertain after a setback during a Senate committee on Thursday.
Educators, parents testify about success of Minnesota school meals program
Schools served more than 150 million meals last year for students, under the new state program providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to families, regardless of their income, state education leaders said Wednesday.
Proposal for MN state government watchdog agency gets bipartisan support
The new department would conduct inspections, evaluations and investigations of state agencies and programs to identify fraud, waste, abuse and inefficiencies in state government.
Legislation requires quick notice to parents of any fights, bullying at MN schools
One proposal would require 24-hour notification of any violence, harassment or bullying to both the parents of the student harmed and the student who instigated it.
Minnesota House leaders reach deal to end stalemate
The stalemate in the Minnesota House that has paralyzed the chamber for weeks is poised to end Thursday, after leaders in both parties said they reached an agreement on how they will move forward with the legislative session.
School supplies exempt from sales tax under Minnesota Senate proposal
The legislation would exempt school supplies like notebooks, pencils, pens, backpacks, calculators and more from sales tax, joining clothes, groceries and pharmaceutical drugs that don't face a surcharge.
Minn. Republicans launch recall effort targeting House Democrats
The Minnesota Republican Party launched a recall election effort this week targeting all House Democrats who are continuing to boycott session, which is now in its fourth week.
Gov. Walz urges Minnesotans to claim child tax credit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited a St. Paul community center on Tuesday morning to urge families to claim the child tax credit.
New Minnesota senator sworn in, tipping control of chamber back to DFL
DFL Sen. Doron Clark fills the seat left vacant by the death of Kari Dziedzic, the Democrats' former leader, who died in late December after a battle with cancer.
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear new case involving House dispute
At issue is whether DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon — who's presided over the chamber every day this week since the session hit the reset button — has overstepped his authority and denied Republicans the ability to take action against absent Democrats
Minn. House Republicans file new lawsuit against secretary of state
Republicans on Thursday filed a petition to the state's highest court arguing DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon has overstepped his authority in the days since the House hit the reset button late last week.