Browsing: State Government

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

Despite bipartisan efforts and near-agreement between tribes, tracks, and charities, Minnesota’s sports betting bill failed to pass before the legislative session ended.

Legislation shifts light rail project oversight to MnDOT, increasing accountability and requiring legislative approval for spending, aiming for improved project management and transparency.

Lawmakers either ran out of time or couldn’t reach agreement on sports betting, an infrastructure bill and an Equal Rights Amendment before midnight Sunday.

DFL lawmakers are split between passing progressive legislation and avoiding contentious issues as they face possible loss of House control in November.

The bill increases the penalty for straw purchasing from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, the maximum sentence to two years in prison and the maximum fine from $10,000 to $20,000.

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.