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A bill at the Capitol would pump $20 Million into the Snowbate program which currently provides tax rebates for production companies to make movies and commercials in Minnesota.

Republican leaders propose returning the surplus with tax credits, a Woodbury resident doesn't want a new $485 million transit way and the unusual funding of the new Senate office building brings new amendments.

The hot topic of the new Minnesota Senate office building is back. On Monday, during a Senate floor session, amendments were introduced and defeated to address the cost of the project. The building and parking lot have been estimated to cost taxpayers $90 million. What many Minnesotans don't know is the unusual way the project was funded which obligates taxpayers to rent the space back from the state government.

The Republican House announced their tax plan over the weekend. The bill calls for giving back the projected $1.9 Billion state surplus—and then some-- in the form of tax credits.

Last week Governor Mark Dayton issued his bonding proposal, which includes an additional $842 million for bonding projects. Hear from legislators on both sides of the aisle.

The MN State Legislature won't support Governor Dayton's all-day pre-K plans, and a republican representative is supporting the study of a new $485 million transit way.

Senator Dave Osmek (R) of Mound is upset with the activities of the Minnesota's Metropolitan Council.

House File 153, which establishes tax-funded grants for urban agriculture, is moving along in St. Paul.  The bill allocates $6 Million from the General...

Last night the Senate Subcommittee on Legacy heard bills to fund projects around the state. Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment back in 2008 which increased the state sales taxes by .375% for 25-years. The amendment mandates that a portion of the fund be used “to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.”

Bills to spur the St. Paul to Woodbury dedicated busline route-- known as the Gateway Corridor-- are moving along at the Capitol in the Republican-majority House. Rep Kelly Fenton, R-Woodbury, is the Chief Author of HF 1616 and HF 1617 whilch will allocate $3 Million from the state’s General Fund to the Met Council for the next phase of the $485 Million Gateway Corridor Transitway.