Tag: Minnesota Legislature
Republicans look to bring more oversight to Sentencing Guidelines Commission
Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature have introduced legislation that would bring greater oversight to the state's Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC)...
DFL public safety bill calls for ‘civilian oversight’ board to ‘discipline’...
Several Democratic members of the Minnesota House have co-authored a public safety bill that would allow private citizens to punish police officers for misconduct.
HF...
New documentary exposes Minnesota’s status as ‘sanctuary state’ for child predators
Warning: This article contains content that some readers may find disturbing.
A new documentary produced by the Child Protection League sheds light on Minnesota’s “child...
Minnesota lawmakers kick off 2022 session with $7 billion surplus
(The Center Square) — The Minnesota Legislature kicked off its first day of the 2022 session Monday with plans to crack down on violent...
Minnesota Republicans plan to address forced masking in school
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota have set out their priorities for the upcoming legislative session beginning Monday.
One of them is to address the issue of...
Senator calls for audit on all COVID-related funds following FBI raid...
In light of a recent FBI raid on a Minnesota nonprofit over alleged fraudulent spending, one Minnesota state senator is calling for an audit...
Self-described ‘Walz Checks’ blasted as ‘election year gimmick’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing a new budget package that includes $700 million worth of direct payments to Minnesotans called "Walz Checks."
But Minnesota...
New bills will target Minnesota’s ‘criminal-first’ prosecutors
Minnesota lawmakers have begun an effort to combat state weakness in prosecuting dangerous criminals.
State Sen. Paul Gazelka, a Republican from East Gull Lake, is...
Tim Miller joins growing list of legislators not seeking reelection
State Rep. Tim Miller announced Monday that he won’t seek reelection in November, becoming the 12th state legislator to announce plans for retirement.
According to...
Rep. Mortensen raises $90,000, likely state record
Minnesota Rep. Erik Mortensen raised more than $90,000 in 2021, which he says is a record for an off-election year.
Mortensen’s campaign said the donations...