Governor Mark Dayton to call lawmakers back as all sides blame each other for stalemate.
Read More »Chaotic close draws complaints about process
An ambitious legislative agenda unravels as time runs out on the session.
Read More »Education standoff may yield special session
Gov. Mark Dayton is threatening to veto a compromise education budget if legislators don’t rise closer to his spending level, and has said he is willing to call a special session to get his way.
Read More »Ortman: ‘I’ve always thought this is not a career’
Retiring suburban senator says it’s time for ‘new energy from new folks.'
Read More »Hagedorn seeks CD1 rematch with Walz
One Republican challenger is in, another is out in the 1st Congressional District.
Read More »Talks have Capitol in holding pattern
Taxes and transportation remain sticking points as the House and Senate are effectively deadlocked on budget bill negotiations.
Read More »Legislature still busy during budget impasse
Policy bills are indeed passing, and some non-controversial pieces have a good chance to become law this year.
Read More »Tough sailing ahead for budget deal
Observers are skeptical before political leaders convene at Lake Vermilion resort.
Read More »Police body camera amendment stirs debate in Senate
The add-on to the license-reader bill is called a non-starter in House.
Read More »Stadium event tax breaks draw some boos
Bid to host college football championship at Vikings’ new home spurs debate in Senate
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