DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
Minnesota House passes equal rights constitutional amendment with protections for abortion rights, LGBTQ Minnesotans
After delays due to prolonged debates on other legislation, the Minnesota House early Sunday approved an amendment that would enshrine equal rights in the state constitution, including protections for LGTBQ Minnesotans and abortion rights.
Tensions rise at state capitol as legislative session's end draws near
The clock is running out in St. Paul, as the DFL majority races to check off their to-do list before state lawmakers adjourn the 2024 legislative session on Monday.
Education package, bill boosting annual minimum wage increase on their way to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature
A large education policy package and a bill that would boost the annual minimum wage increase are on their way to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature after the state House approved the measures Wednesday.
Motion to expel Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell over felony burglary charge fails
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Wednesday attempted to expel embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell from the chamber Wednesday, in the wake of accusations she broke into her stepmother's home last month, but that effort failed.
Crunch time at the state capitol: What's left in the Minnesota Legislature before adjournment next week
The Minnesota Legislature has less than a week left to complete its work before lawmakers must adjourn next Monday and the desired to-do list from Democrats in charge is still long, despite the clock winding down.
Debate delays vote on Minnesota House equal rights amendment protecting gender identity, abortion rights
After passing the House, the Equal Rights Amendment, or ERA, would need to go back to the Senate for the final OK before it would appear on the statewide ballot for voter input in 2026.
Two Minnesota gun bills unlikely to pass after key Democrat says he doesn't support them
Two Minnesota bills with new gun rules likely won't become law this year after key Democrat says he doesn't support them.
Minnesota Senate approves bill increasing penalties for straw gun purchases; bans trigger devices that double rate of gunfire
Buying a gun for someone who is not legally allowed to have one — known as a straw purchase — would become a felony under a bill that got approval from the Minnesota Senate Thursday.
Faith leaders, abortion rights opponents raise concern with Minnesota equal rights constitutional amendment proposal
Faith leaders and opponents of abortion rights on Wednesday raised concerns about a proposal advancing in the state legislature to put an equal rights constitutional amendment on the ballot in a few years, after the DFL-led House changed its scope this week.
Minnesota Senate ethics panel delays action on complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell until after next court date
The ethics panel weighing a complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who faces a felony charge, moved to delay action and meet again following her June court appearance after an hours-long and at times heated hearing Tuesday.
Uber, Lyft repeat threat to leave Twin Cities next month, despite lawmaker deal
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
DFL leaders, Minneapolis announce deal on rideshare pay
Minnesota lawmakers announced an agreement that will set a statewide minimum wage for rideshare drivers, but Uber and Lyft have quickly come out against the compromise.
Designer of Minnesota's new state flag isn't bothered by criticism: "It's an important change"
Some love it, while others hate it. But in 15 days the new Minnesota state flag will be raised across the state.
Minnesota Senate Republicans file ethics complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell following felony charge
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Wednesday filed an ethics complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged Tuesday with first-degree burglary in connection to a home break-in.