Tag: MNLeg
Walz, Legislature reach budget agreement, will go into ‘overtime’ in June...
(The Center Square) — More than a week after their initial deadline, Minnesota legislative leaders announced Monday a bipartisan budget agreement on a $52...
Minnesota Democrats cancel 100-person swearing-in ceremony after backlash
A group of newly-elected Democrats have canceled an in-person inauguration ceremony that was expected to draw 100 attendees after facing criticism throughout the week.
According...
Commentary: To save our republic, choose freedom over authoritarianism
Imagine hearing a year ago that Minnesota would have a governor who orders the citizens of the state to comply with his unilateral mandates...
DFL House rejects bill to reform peacetime emergency laws
Republicans didn’t attempt to revoke Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-19 emergency powers during Thursday’s special session, but they did introduce a bill to reform peacetime...
Republicans on track to retain control of Minnesota Senate
Despite millions of dollars being spent against them, Republicans are on track to retain control of the Minnesota Senate, meaning Gov. Tim Walz will...
DFL’s Tabke called state workers ‘idiots,’ said he has no desire...
State Rep. Brad Tabke, DFL-Shakopee, once described state workers as “idiots” and said he has no “need or want whatsoever” to be in state...
Minnesota’s bonding bill includes more than $11 million for ‘response to...
The $1.9 billion bonding bill passed last week by the Minnesota Legislature includes upwards of $11 million for “costs incurred” during May’s Minneapolis riots.
The...
Police union to file complaint against Ramsey County officer for endorsing...
The Ramsey County Deputy Sheriff’s Union plans to file a complaint against an officer who endorsed DFL House candidate John Thompson earlier this year.
“John...
Minnesota police association rescinds DFL endorsements over support for John Thompson
Minnesota's largest police association has rescinded endorsements of several incumbent DFL lawmakers because of their refusal to condemn John Thompson, a St. Paul Democrat...
DFL breaks silence on House candidate’s threats
Minnesota DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin broke his silence Sunday evening regarding the threatening and inflammatory comments made by one of his party’s candidates...