MN Senate ends special session with no deal on police reform
Lawmakers failed to agree on other critical legislation as well.
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MN House passes bill to raise tobacco buying age to 21
The legislation has also bipartisan support in the state senate.
MN lawmakers set to vote on alcohol takeout bill for restaurants
The bill would be in effect until the end of the state's stay-at-home order.
MN House passes its latest coronavirus support bill: Here’s what’s in it
The bill includes policy provisions dealing with drivers licenses, COVID-19 testing and food banks.
House Majority Leader sorry for giving the finger during insulin presser
Rep. Ryan Winkler said he was frustrated over Republicans' comments about a bipartisan insulin affordability deal.
Legislature passes $330 million COVID-19 bill – here's what's in it
The Legislature had previously passed a $200 million package to fight the virus.
Minnesota House passes paid family and medical leave bill
The legislation comes as health officials are urging sick workers to stay home as COVID-19 spreads.
Proposal to pay MN college athletes introduced to Legislature
California is the only state to have passed such a law.
Minnesota House passes gun background check, 'red flag' bills
The bills face a tougher time getting through the Senate.
Lawmakers pitch $1 billion housing subsidy for 500,000 Minnesotans
Officials said the program would end homelessness in Minnesota.
DFL leader reveals plan for marijuana legalization in Minnesota
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler aims to introduce it early in the 2020 session.
Despite 2012 failure, MN Republicans to try again for Voter ID
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka announced the push Friday.
Here's what's included in Gov. Walz's $2 billion bonding plan
The governor released the final package of his Local Jobs and Projects Plan.
State of Minnesota is projecting a $1.3 billion budget surplus
Lawmakers will decide how to spend it in the next session.
Rep. Nick Zerwas resigning from Legislature after heart surgery
The Elk River Republican will step down next month.
Another long-serving DFLer to retire amid primary challenge
Sen. Dick Cohen has held his seat since 1987.
State Rep. Diane Loeffler dead at 66 following cancer battle
She was elected to eight terms in the state legislature.
First elected in 1986, state Rep. Wagenius not seeking another term
The veteran lawmaker has announced her decision not to run again.
Lawmaker wants to end prohibition on MN grocery stores selling strong beer
She's calling for an end to the 'Prohibition-era' requirement.
Facing primary challenge, St. Paul DFLer announces retirement
Tim Mahoney is stepping down after 22 years in the Legislature.
Lawmaker removed from committees over disorderly conduct incident
House Speaker Melissa Hortman took action against Rep. Matt Grossell.
Ex-MN lawmaker accused of sexual harassment could seek his old seat
Former Rep. Tony Cornish is reportedly considering a run for his old House seat.
MN lawmakers work on emergency insulin bill, disagree on funding
There's hope an insulin bill can pass sooner than later.
Remember, drivers, 'slowpoke' and cellphone laws go live this week
Laws will limit cellphone use while driving and crack down on left lane "slowpokes."