Minnesota House approves first bills of session, after GOP-backed bills didn't clear threshold to move forward
The measures that were approved include creating an incentive program for state agencies to save money and prohibiting ...
Minnesota’s Walz to consider a third run for governor instead of seeking a US Senate seat
Gov. Tim Walz won’t seek Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat next year. Spokesman Teddy Tschann said in a statement Wednesday ...
Despite warning, Minnesota’s GOP congressional delegation votes for Trump-backed budget
Minnesota’s Republican congressional delegation all voted to approve the U.S. House’s budget proposal Tuesday night, a vote ...
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‘Our voices weren’t listened to’: Republicans now atop Minnesota House aim to redo DFL-passed laws
“Our votes weren’t needed, so then our voices weren’t listened to,” House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, said. “This is ...
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DFL, GOP team up on bills to battle absenteeism in Minnesota schools
More than 1 in 4 Minnesota students was chronically absent — missing at least 10% of school days because of unexcused ...
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Budget bill’s potential cuts to Medicaid threaten Minnesota’s budget and hospitals, health care for thousands
House GOP efforts to slash the popular social safety net would give Democrats fodder for the midterm elections.
Minnesota US Sen. Tina Smith speaks out against possible Medicaid cuts
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is speaking on Thursday against the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
Minnesota GOP moves to delay or repeal state's Paid Family Leave program
Earlier this month, Minnesota GOP lawmakers had proposed bill HF 11 that calls for the program to be delayed for a year to ...