Tag: Minnesota Legislature
Minnesotans under the age of 40 more likely to be murdered...
Minnesotans under the age of 40 are two times more likely to be murdered than die from COVID-19, Center of the American Experiment economist...
Walz administration won’t budge on youth sports mask mandate
Gov. Tim Walz’s administration won’t reverse course on its mask mandate for youth sports, despite reports of students collapsing during practices and seeking emergency...
Bill introduced to allow reopening of Minnesota businesses despite executive orders
A bill has been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature that would allow businesses to remain open despite further COVID-19 restrictions.
The bill, which was introduced by...
VIDEO: State rep says taxpayer money could go to strip clubs...
Taxpayer money used for Minnesota's $242 million COVID-19 relief bill will likely go to strip clubs, and could go to adult entertainment stores, according...
Six Senate Dems join GOP in voting to end Walz emergency
Six Senate Democrats joined Republicans in voting to strip Gov. Tim Walz of his emergency powers during Monday’s special session, the seventh of the...
Lawmakers agree on COVID-19 stimulus bill but disagree on extending unemployment...
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers announced an apparent $216 million stimulus deal with Gov. Tim Walz, House Democrats and Senate Republicans.
The Legislature plans to...
Fearing more violence, Minnesota maintains fence around Capitol building
Much like coronavirus lockdowns, the chain-link fence outside the Minnesota State Capitol was intended to be a temporary measure but has remained in place...
Gov. Walz calls sixth special session for Thursday
(The Center Square) – Gov. Tim Walz on Monday said he will convene the sixth special session of the Minnesota Legislature on Thursday.
“Amid climbing...
Four incumbent DFL lawmakers lose primary elections
Four incumbent Democratic state lawmakers lost their primaries Tuesday night to younger, more progressive challengers.
With 100% of precincts reporting in all four races, Rep....
Walz calls third special session to extend emergency powers for fifth...
Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that he will convene a third special legislative session in order to extend his emergency powers yet again.
Walz first...