Political News

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

Herseth Sandlin Rules Out Run For SD Senate Seat

Former South Dakota U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she will not seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tim Johnson.   Read More

Minn. Lawmakers Enter Homestretch Of 2013 Session

Minnesota lawmakers are bearing down for the legislative session's homestretch.   Read More

Minn. Senate To Take Up Transportation Plan

A bill being seen as a stand-pat transportation finance plan is rolling toward a vote in the Minnesota Senate.   Read More

Minnesota House Approves Of Gay Marriage

The 75-59 vote Thursday was seen as pivotal for the measure, which would allow same-sex weddings beginning Aug. 1.  Read More

Weiland To Seek Democratic Nomination For Senate Seat

A former staffer for former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle has announced that he'll seek the Democratic nomination for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tim Johnson.   Read More