Browsing: State Government

Minnesota House faces a rare 67-67 tie. Leaders begin backroom negotiations for power-sharing as history and challenges loom.

Postmaster General vows measures like more frequent collection of ballots in reaction to concerns from officials including Minnesota’s secretary of state.

Minnesota updates automatic voter registration system after potential issues flagged, but no ineligible voters have been registered.

Minnesota’s new cannabis law, effective July 1, bans smoking and vaping in multifamily housing, except for registered medical users, sparking concerns about enforcement and tenant conflicts.

Under a new law that takes effect next year, Minnesota users can prevent their personal data from being sold to data brokers.

Minnesota’s blackout license plates have surged in popularity since their January debut, with over 130,000 issued by July 2024.

Minnesota’s House race gains national attention as pivotal for shifting control, spotlighted by several political analysts.

In recent hearings, Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor Judy Randall revealed how state agencies often miss clear signs of fraud due to a lack of regulatory mindset, impacting oversight in major programs.

A new Minnesota law prevents officers from using the smell of cannabis as the sole reason to search a vehicle, aligning with a recent Supreme Court decision.

A task force struggled to distribute $500 million in hero checks to Minnesota’s frontline workers, highlighting political clashes and eligibility issues.