Political News

Dalrymple Signs Flood Legislation

Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed a bill that provides $450 million for the Red River Diversion project.  Read More

80-Day North Dakota Legislature Marks Record

North Dakota's Legislature has marked its longest session in modern state history.   Read More

House DFLer Blasts Speaker For Dropping Gun Bill

The DFL state representative who pushed expanded background checks for Minnesota gun buyers says he's disappointed with his fellow Democrat, House Speaker Paul Thissen, for shelving the bill this year.   Read More

Minn. Lawmaker Pay Plan Rests With Joint Panel

A pay raise plan for Minnesota elected officials is a key point of difference as a House-Senate panel begins negotiations on a state agency budget bill.   Read More

Hundreds Rally In St. Paul For Immigration Changes

Hundreds of supporters of changes to federal and state immigration laws marched to Minnesota's Capitol on Wednesday as fellow activists held similar rallies around the country.   Read More

Minn. House Speaker: No Gun Bills This Year

House Speaker Paul Thissen says the Minnesota House will not vote on any gun control bills this year.   Read More

ND Legislature Matches Session-Length Record

North Dakota's Legislature on Thursday will match its longest session in modern state history.   Read More

Immigration Activists Rally At Minn. Capitol

A coalition of groups advocating changes to state and federal immigration laws are rallying at Minnesota's Capitol on the same day the state Senate is scheduled to take up a bill long pursued by immigration activists.   Read More

Group Backing Gay Marriage In Minn. Airs TV Ad

The political group pushing to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota is airing a new statewide television ad urging supporters to contact their legislators.   Read More

Minn. Senate Rejects, Then Backs Tax Hike Bill

The Minnesota Senate has passed a package of income and sales tax increases after initially rejecting the package.   Read More