State Government

Lawmakers requesting $500m for child care subsidy proposal

Minnesota Reformer • March 3, 2024

DFL lawmakers propose a $500 million child care subsidy program to alleviate Minnesota parents' burden, aiming to lower costs significantly.

Governor’s bonding bill focuses on facilities preservation rather than new projects

MinnPost • March 1, 2024

Some Greater Minnesota representatives are left wanting more for local initiatives.

Why Minnesota’s $3.7 billion budget surplus won’t result in a spending spree at the State Capitol

MinnPost • February 29, 2024

Minnesota's budget forecast improves, projecting a $3.7 billion surplus by June 2025, despite concerns of a structural imbalance and caution urged by state leaders.

Lawmakers pushing for child care subsidy program

Minnesota Reformer • February 28, 2024

State DFL lawmakers propose the Great Start Affordability Scholarship to aid child care costs, balancing family needs with budgetary constraints amid a shrinking surplus.

SROs, school districts seek clarification on legislation regarding student restraint

MinnPost • February 19, 2024

House File 3489 attempts to clarify the legislation that prohibits a school district employee from putting a student in a restraint that restricts their breathing, ability to communicate distress or puts weight down on a student’s head, neck, throat, chest or back.

Member of Met Council task force accuses agency of unethical conduct

MinnPost • February 18, 2024

Legislative task force member accuses Met Council of ethical violations, impacting the governance review process and sparking legal debates.

MinnPost guide to the 2024 legislative session: marijuana fixes, sports betting, no new spending

MinnPost • February 13, 2024

After a "transformational" session last year, DFL legislative leaders are taking a cautious approach.

Is strong beer coming to Minnesota grocery stores? Senate committee leader hopes so

MinnPost • February 12, 2024

The chair of Minnesota's Senate Commerce Committee wants to allow grocery stores to sell strong beer -- but not wine -- with municipality's permission.

MnDOT renovating, expanding Eden Prairie truck station

Mark Weber • February 8, 2024

A $15.8 million MnDOT truck station renovation in Eden Prairie will enhance operations, safety, and efficiency, with completion expected this summer.

DFL’s proposed ‘fix’ to school cops issue to be heard on day one of session  

Minnesota Reformer • February 2, 2024

Minnesota lawmakers propose altering a law limiting school police's use of force, sparking debate and opposition from various groups.

Does panel’s lack of consensus on Met Council’s structure prove the futility of task forces?

MinnPost • January 27, 2024

State Rep. Frank Hornstein and state Sen. Eric Pratt shown leading the Jan. 24 meeting of the Metropolitan Governance Task Force. MinnPost photo by Peter Callaghan When Rep. Frank Hornstein proposed...

Law enforcement, state regulators to meet over cannabis flower loophole in Minnesota marijuana law

MinnPost • January 10, 2024

Adobe Stock Photo A loophole in the state’s new recreational marijuana law allowing the sale of high-potency raw cannabis flower to go unregulated will be the subject of a summit next week between...