State Government

Walz, lawmakers search for the right solution to prevent fraud in state government

MinnPost • January 27, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers clash over fraud prevention strategies as Gov. Walz and Republicans propose measures to combat theft in state programs.

After calling Minnesota House ‘dysfunctional,’ Supreme Court rules in DFL’s favor

MinnPost • January 25, 2025

Minnesota Supreme Court weighs legislative quorum dispute, examining partisan conflicts, constitutional interpretation, and House stalemate implications.

Unforced errors put DFL House in worse-than-a-tie position, but GOP’s high hopes for a majority could end in court

MinnPost • January 22, 2025

Minnesota House deadlock intensifies as legal challenges, election missteps deepen divide between GOP and DFL lawmakers.

How Walz’s proposed ‘tax cut’ would actually raise $108 million a year to help state budget

MinnPost • January 17, 2025

Gov. Walz proposes a sales tax cut paired with new taxes on services, plus spending caps on special education, care programs.

Is Minnesota House GOP ignoring the courts in dispute over Tabke’s seat? Not really

MinnPost • January 16, 2025

Minnesota courts address legislative election disputes, issuing advisory rulings while respecting constitutional boundaries in a contested House race.

State House power struggle moves to Supreme Court

Minnesota Reformer • January 15, 2025

Minnesota House Democrats sue, alleging GOP violated quorum rules by electing a speaker and conducting business without a full quorum.

A pre-session hearing on sports betting’s harms was aimed at slowing bill’s momentum. Will it?

MinnPost • January 14, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers debate sports betting, highlighting concerns over gambling addiction, predatory practices, and impacts on communities amid legalization efforts.

What does Minnesota law, state constitution say about legislative quorums?

MinnPost • January 13, 2025

Quorum dispute in Minnesota House sparks legal questions as session begins with GOP and DFL at odds over majority rules.

Minnesota leads again: No other state has ever begun a legislative session without clear majorities

MinnPost • January 13, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers navigate historic uncertainty as the Legislature begins without clear partisan majorities in both the House and Senate.

Amid court challenges and partisan maneuvering, can the Minnesota House even function this year?

MinnPost • January 7, 2025

Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session opens with gridlock: contested elections, DFL walkouts, recall threats, and challenges for Gov. Walz.

Gov. Walz proposes stiffer penalties, using AI to fight fraud in Minnesota programs

Minnesota Reformer • January 5, 2025

Gov. Tim Walz proposes new fraud prevention measures, including a BCA investigation unit, stricter penalties, and AI detection to combat public funds theft.

Republicans gain temporary control of Minnesota House after Democrat decides not to appeal ruling

Associated Press • December 28, 2024

Republicans secure a temporary Minnesota House majority after Democrat Curtis Johnson resigns over residency issues; special election set for Jan. 28.