Political News

Minn. Lawmakers Open Debate On Interest Disclosure

Minnesota lawmakers expect a tricky task when they begin refining legislation that more clearly define conflicts of interest and demands more financial disclosure from Minnesota public officials.   Read More

North Dakota Legislature: What To Watch This Week

North Dakota lawmakers will decide if they want closer oversight of themselves.   Read More

Legislature Shifts Work Week On Pending Storm

South Dakota legislative leaders decided Saturday to push back next week's sessions a day because of a large winter storm threatening the area.   Read More

Bill To OK Silencers Puts Legal Practice On Books

Some North Dakota lawmakers were surprised to hear about a bill to allow silencers on hunting rifles. Turns out the devices have always been legal.   Read More

ND Senate Passes Anti-Abortion Bill

Republican Sen. Spencer Berry, a Fargo physician, introduced the bill. He said before Thursday's vote that it'll ensure that women getting abortions get the best health care possible.   Read More

Dayton: Tax Cuts Caused Minn. Economic Problems

Governor Mark Dayton says in his State of the State speech that past state income tax cuts are partly to blame for chronic budget problems in Minnesota.   Read More

N.D. Senate Discusses Elder Abuse Legislation

Sen. Phil Murphy says North Dakota and Colorado are the only two states that don't require the reporting of abuse to elders or other vulnerable adults.   Read More

Sunday Off Sale Liquors Sales Again Debated In Minnesota

Sunday liquor sales come up every year at the Capitol, but have found little success.  Read More

Panel Kills Medical Defense For Marijuana Charge

A South Dakota House committee has rejected a measure that would have let people charged with possessing small amounts of marijuana argue in court that they need it for medical reasons.   Read More

ND Bill Pushes Drug Tests For Welfare Recipients

State and social services officials say a proposal to require drug testing for certain recipients of public assistance in North Dakota might be unconstitutional.   Read More