Browsing: State Government

Despite strong support, Minnesota’s ambitious child care subsidy program faces underfunding, leaving middle-class families grappling with high costs.

The substance of the governor’s annual State of the State address was predictable, as were the reactions to it.

Minnesota’s bill to share police misconduct data aimed for better Brady compliance was pulled due to a lack of consensus among stakeholders.

Gov. Tim Walz’s $982 million proposal aims to boost state infrastructure, emphasizing roads, water safety, and a new Eden Prairie project.

A bill allowing school officers to use prone restraints, signed by Gov. Walz, amends a 2023 law amidst significant debate and concern for student safety.

Much of the focus has been on state budget politics, but Minnesota’s most recent forecast shows reasons for economic optimism.

DFL lawmakers propose a $500 million child care subsidy program to alleviate Minnesota parents’ burden, aiming to lower costs significantly.

Some Greater Minnesota representatives are left wanting more for local initiatives.

Minnesota’s budget forecast improves, projecting a $3.7 billion surplus by June 2025, despite concerns of a structural imbalance and caution urged by state leaders.

State DFL lawmakers propose the Great Start Affordability Scholarship to aid child care costs, balancing family needs with budgetary constraints amid a shrinking surplus.