Tag: Minnesota Legislature
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...
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice dismisses complaints against Sen. Scott Jensen
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice has dismissed two anonymous complaints filed against Sen. Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) over his comments on the coronavirus pandemic.
Jensen,...
Walz and Democrats Support Renewing “Sick Tax” On Healthcare Providers
In 2011 Minnesota Republicans and Democrat Governor Mark Dayton repealed a provider tax that collected up to 2% of gross revenue from thousands of...
New Scorecard Website Holds MN Legislators Accountable
WOODBURY, Minn. - Conservative organization Action 4 Liberty recently announced a new website aimed at monitoring the Minnesota legislature on a daily basis.
The website,...