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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.

On Tuesday Governor Mark Dayton revealed his $842 Million bonding proposal branding it a "Jobs Bill."  The number is very close to the $846 Million that...

Alpha News April 10th, 2015 Update: MN DFL Leadership wants to get the state budget figured out on time, protests outside a state Rep's home, and Ron Paul says give the money back to the people.

Since our March 16th post, the House bill has added ten new co-sponsors, including Majority Leader Rep Joyce Peppin, R-Rogers. Out of twenty-nine signers, there are no Democrats supporting the legislation.

Democrats around the state continue to promote a gas tax hike to pay for their transportation proposals while Republicans are holding the line on the plan to put Minnesota in the nation's Top 5 for gas taxes.