Political News

Reporters Meet With Legislative Leadership

The men who will hold the Capitol's five most important jobs met Monday for a discussion.  Read More

Dayton Tells AP, He Won't Push For Reform Of Marijuana Laws

Proposals to allow medical marijuana in Minnesota have been stuck amid opposition from law enforcement. But advocates plan to push again in the 2013 session.   Read More

Gov. Dayton To Include Same Sex Benefits In State Employee Contracts

Minnesota briefly offered health benefits to employees' domestic partners under Gov. Jesse Ventura, an independent. Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty removed the benefits.   Read More

Bachmann Re-Election Run Eased Other Campaign Debt

Republican Michele Bachmann has dramatically reduced what had been a more than $1 million debt from her failed presidential run.   Read More

Two Finalists For Top Post At MNDOT

Gov. Mark Dayton planned Friday to interview the two, a process that makes their names public.   Read More

Dayton: Don't Be Surprised If I Try To Tax Wealthy

Governor Mark Dayton says it's ``very likely'' he will push again for higher state income taxes on the state's wealthiest residents next year.   Read More

Obama Warns Against Another Debt Ceiling Fight

President Barack Obama is warning Republicans not to create another fight over the nation's debt ceiling, telling business leaders it's "not a game that I will play."   Read More

Gov. Dalrymple Makes Budget Recommendations

His blueprint includes big spending increases for public works, local schools and North Dakota's university system.   Read More

Minn. Projects $1.1 Billion Budget Deficit

Minnesota faces a budget shortfall of $1.1 billion for the next two years as Democrats prepare to take over the Legislature next month.   Read More

SD Governor Proposes Modest Boost In Spending

South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proposed a $4.1 billion state budget he says will provide modest increases in state spending on education, health care and salaries for state workers.   Read More