Political News

College Tuition Freeze Approved In Minnesota

The Senate passed a state higher education budget by a bipartisan, 44-22 vote on Friday that includes a $250 million spending increase.  Read More

Minn. House To Debate Lawmaker Pay Hike Panel

The Minnesota House is planning to vote on a constitutional amendment that would take decisions about their own pay out of their hands.   Read More

Minn.'s Bachmann Sprints To TV With Health Care Ad

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has rushed out a television ad in hopes of capitalizing on the latest U.S. House vote to undo President Barack Obama's health care law.   Read More

Minn. Lawmakers Sort Out Tax Increase Details

Leading Minnesota lawmakers have sorted out a tax package that is the linchpin of the next state budget.   Read More

Dayton Wants Money From Cigarette, Corporate Taxes Directed To Vikings Stadium

Dayton's revenue commissioner unveiled the latest proposal Thursday in the House-Senate tax conference committee. It comes as lawmakers rush wrap up this year's session by Monday.  Read More

Storbakken Appointed Labor Commissioner

Bonnie Storbakken will replace incumbent labor commissioner Tony Weiler. Weiler has held the job for almost three years. He is leaving to become the new director of the state Bar Association of North Dakota.   Read More

Vote On $800M Construction Bill May Come Friday

The Minnesota House plans a Friday debate an $800 million construction projects bill that can't pass without Republican votes.   Read More

Minn. Primed To Put Firms On Hook During Lockouts

Minnesota lawmakers are primed to adopt legislation giving idled workers longer-lasting jobless benefits when locked out by their companies in labor fights.   Read More

Minn. Senate Passes Stripped-Down Gun Bill

The Minnesota Senate has approved scaled-back revisions to state gun laws that do not include an expansion of background checks for gun purchases.   Read More

Bakk Says Wide Expansion To All-Day K Planned

The budget Minnesota lawmakers expect to pass will contain funding for all-day kindergarten at state expense.   Read More