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Is the individual insurance market worth preserving?
2 key leaders say yes but differ over path
Capitol Retort: Russians, a first, home state bragging
Fresh perspectives on recent news events from Robyne Robinson, Greg Davids and Abou Amara.
Capitol Retort: Trump, the U, schools and warmth
Fresh perspectives on recent news events from Nekima Levy-Pounds, Greg Davids, Ryan Winkler and Amy Koch.
Capitol Retort: Syrians, sessions, protests and departures
A fresh perspective on recent news events from Ryan Winkler, Amy Koch, Javier Morillo and Greg Davids.
MNsure debate draws interest at federal level
State oversight panel focuses on rising costs
Tax bill is a key soccer stadium goal
After a long delay, the federal government approved the “innovation waiver” needed to implement the state’s $542 million reinsurance plan. Passed in 2017, the bill was meant to defray insurers’ ...
The Capitol Note: Franken raised $3.3 million to McFadden’s $1.1 million last quarter
US Sen. Al Franken has raised more than $3.3 million last quarter compared to more than $1.1 million raised by his main opponent, businessman Mike McFadden, their campaigns reported ahead of the incoming campaign finance reporting deadline.
The Capitol Note: Southern Minnesota officials had concerns about MNsure notifications
Southern Minnesota officials were concerned about notices going out to MNsure enrollees long before the state acknowledged last week that 16,000 public program notices detailing insufficient information to get coverage, for example, hadn't been sent out.
The Capitol Note: DFL bonding plan greeted with little Republican support
House and Senate Democrats agreed to a bonding deal on Wednesday that includes $850 million of borrowing and $200 million of cash for public infrastructure, but Republicans necessary to pass the measure objected late into the night. The House is expected to take up the bill on Thursday.
Tax talks: Miles to go before they sleep
The Minnesota House and Senate conferees must reconcile vastly different bills.
The Capitol Note: Dayton ups his budget offer by $100 million
After a long delay, the federal government approved the “innovation waiver” needed to implement the state’s $542 million reinsurance plan. Passed in 2017, the bill was meant to defray insurers’ ...
The Capitol Note: House and Senate poised to move on supplemental budget
The most important spending to many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, a 5 percent pay hike for home and community-based services workers, will cost a projected $91 million.
Top News
- Commentary: Will SCOTUS rule on general warrants and 4th Amendment?
- Attorney faces felony charges in beagle farm break-in
- Mendota Heights lawyer disbarred for client neglect, misconduct
- Group seeks to fast-track redistricting case to Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey over seashell post is flawed, experts say
- Minnesota justices to decide Amazon liability for battery fire
- Supreme Court decision could deliver GOP a host of House seats in 2028
Expert Testimony
- Commentary: Will SCOTUS rule on general warrants and 4th Amendment?
- Perspectives: Law Day: Notable Supreme Court quotes
- Commentary: What can we learn from a secret act of judicial tyranny?
- Perspectives: Actor’s death recalls key defamation case here
