Public safety

Nov 13, 2025

A look at who’s running for Hennepin County attorney

Four candidates—Cedric Frazier, Hao Nguyen, Anders Folk, and Matt Pelikan—are running to replace Mary Moriarty as Hennepin County attorney in 2026.

Oct 23, 2025

Man charged with stalking Wisconsin Justice Karofsky

A Racine man faces a felony stalking charge after allegedly sending a series of threatening emails to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky.

Oct 14, 2025

Daniel Rosen sworn in as Minnesota U.S. attorney

Daniel Rosen has been sworn in as Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney after Senate confirmation. The longtime commercial litigator succeeds Andy Luger.

Oct 10, 2025

Massachusetts considers raising juvenile court age to 21

Massachusetts lawmakers consider raising Juvenile Court jurisdiction to age 21, citing brain science and lower recidivism among youth offenders.

Oct 3, 2025

Supreme Court to review Hawaii’s strict gun carry restrictions

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Hawaii’s gun carry law, testing limits on Second Amendment rights and public safety regulations.

Aug 7, 2025

Moriarty won’t seek reelection as Hennepin County Attorney

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will not seek reelection, saying she’ll focus on office reforms in her final 17 months amid political controversy.

Jul 9, 2025

Massachusetts frees defendants amid public defender crisis

Defendants are being released in Massachusetts as public defenders protest low pay. The Lavallee protocol forces courts to drop charges or release detainees.

Jan 2, 2015

Courts face tough slog at Capitol

Intense competition for budget dollars could make for a disappointing session for the judicial branch, which is seeking a 7.5 percent funding increase — or an additional $45 million — mostly to pay for raises for court personnel after five consecutive years of salary freezes.

Mar 19, 2013

Gun proposals stall in the Legislature

After debating a bill to expand background checks to gun shows, private sales and online sales for nearly two hours Wednesday morning, the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee reconvened in the evening only for a moment to lay over the bill instead of taking a vote, leaving the fate of background checks hanging in limbo.

Feb 28, 2013

Paymar unveils House gun violence prevention package

The St. Paul Democrat and chair of the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee rolled out his "Gun Violence Prevention Act" at a press conference on Thursday. It includes his signature proposal to expanding background checks for prospective buyers.

Sep 9, 2011

House GOP shakes up committees

The House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee will no longer be a stand-alone committee and Rep. Steve Smith will no longer be a chairman, according to House Speaker Kurt Zellers. Also, Rep. Tom Hackbarth has been given a gavel on a new energy subcommittee.

Sep 7, 2011

Legal aid groups wrestle with new restriction

A little-discussed provision in the public safety budget bill is causing headaches for legal services organizations across the state. The legislation states that “priority must be given” to clients with cases in state courts when spending state dollars.