State Government

‘Blue Dog’ DFL senators say Minnesota Legislature needs more wag, less bark

MinnPost • December 18, 2024

After 2024 election shifts, Minnesota Senate’s Blue Dog Coalition forms to promote bipartisan solutions, reflecting moderate voters’ concerns statewide.

Low-income mothers lost tax refunds to tutoring companies using overseas instructors

Minnesota Reformer • December 17, 2024

Minnesota parents allege tutoring companies delivered subpar services and withheld refunds, sparking scrutiny of the state’s K-12 Education Credit program.

The posturing and position-setting begins for Minnesota GOP, DFL legislative leaders

MinnPost • December 12, 2024

Minnesota legislative leaders face challenges ahead of 2025 session, navigating tight margins, budget deficits, and partisan divisions amid shared governance.

With parts of the line completed, why can’t Southwest Light Rail trains roll?

MinnPost • December 10, 2024

Metro Green Line Extension delayed to 2027, leaving Eden Prairie riders waiting and limiting transit options for local residents.

With budget deficits on the horizon, state lawmakers react along party lines

MinnPost • December 7, 2024

Minnesota’s budget forecast sparks partisan debate over surplus, looming deficit, and spending priorities as lawmakers prepare for 2025.

State economists project a modest budget surplus, but future deficits loom

MinnPost • December 5, 2024

Minnesota economists project $616M surplus, signaling reduced ambitions for next budget amid lower tax revenues and rising costs.

Republicans seek Minnesota House majority through two legal challenges

Minnesota Reformer • November 30, 2024

Republicans challenge two Minnesota House races, citing vote discrepancies and residency concerns, aiming to shift the tied 67-67 balance.

Walz accepts turkey presentation as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor

Associated Press • November 27, 2024

Gov. Tim Walz, second right, accepts the symbolic presentation of a turkey from Paisley VonBerge, a Future Farmers of America leader from Hutchinson, at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 26,...

Lame duck trifecta action via a special legislative session? Minnesota DFL leaders signal there’s no such plan

MinnPost • November 25, 2024

ACLU Minnesota urges Gov. Walz to call a special session before the DFL trifecta ends, aiming to protect key freedoms.

Ideas for orchestrating progress with a tie in the Minnesota House could come from other states

MinnPost • November 20, 2024

Minnesota House faces a rare 67-67 tie. Leaders begin backroom negotiations for power-sharing as history and challenges loom.

Postal Service chief frustrated at criticism, but promises ‘heroic’ effort to deliver mail ballots

Associated Press • September 21, 2024

Postmaster General vows measures like more frequent collection of ballots in reaction to concerns from officials including Minnesota's secretary of state.

Minnesota election officials make changes to automatic voter registration system after issues arise

Associated Press • September 18, 2024

Minnesota updates automatic voter registration system after potential issues flagged, but no ineligible voters have been registered.