Tag: Minnesota House
Republicans aiming to flip control of Minnesota House break their fundraising...
Republican legislative leaders are hoping to turn a six-seat deficit in the Minnesota House of Representatives into a majority of their own come November....
Retirements stack up ahead of legislative session, 2024 election
It’s a bonding year at the Minnesota Capitol, but the DFL-controlled House and Senate will push a number of pet projects the Democratic “trifecta” is...
Democrat Andy Smith jokes about possible arson of conservative offices
Democratic legislator Andy Smith was widely criticized for his reaction to the news that three conservative organizations may have been the victims of arson...
Gov. Walz ‘open’ to constitutional amendment on abortion
Gov. Tim Walz said this week that he is “open” to the idea of enshrining abortion access in Minnesota’s state constitution
“I think making sure...
Former speaker Kurt Daudt announces resignation from Minnesota House
Minnesota Rep. Kurt Daudt announced his resignation from the Minnesota House Wednesday, saying his last day in office will be Feb. 11.
Among the most...
Veteran police officer aims to unseat DFLer Brad Tabke in House...
A veteran police officer who says he’s watched schools become less safe for students and staff following a controversial law change last year that...
An early look at the 2024 Minnesota election calendar
Just three days into the new year, Minnesota politics is once again in a full-frenzied tilt towards another presidential election cycle. On Wednesday, four...
Earned sick and safe time mandate for employers takes effect on...
A new safe and sick time law that was heavily debated in the legislature 11 months ago is set to take effect on New Year’s Day.
Starting Jan. 1...
Top ranking DFL legislator leaves Twitter
After tweeting nearly 13,000 times over the last dozen years, the DFL’s top ranking lawmaker in the House of Representatives says she’s walking away from the...
Minnesota budget surplus now $2.4 billion but deficit looms
Officials with Minnesota Management and Budget announced Wednesday that the state's projected budget surplus now sits at $2.4 billion. However, state officials warned that...