Browsing: State Government

Amid intense lobbying by cities, a bipartisan coalition’s ambitious housing reform in Minnesota collapses, stymied by concerns over local control and zoning laws.

Calculating the odds of status quo, a resignation, a power-sharing agreement and a special election after DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell is charged with felony burglary.

Several changes to Minnesota’s recreational marijuana law are likely, leading with questions over retail license distribution and whether supply can satisfy demand.

A Minnesota House bill would limit a private entity’s (including a HOA) ability to restrict homeowners from providing child care when licensed.

Focus of transportation chairs is now on taking light rail projects, some sales tax funding, away from the regional board.

Broad support from diverse groups couldn’t push Minnesota’s “missing middle” housing bill past opposition, stalling efforts to diversify housing in single-family zones.

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.