Controversial measure faces steep climb to passage

House, Senate conference leaders say constitutional mandates must be funded.

Public safety/judiciary omnibus survives five DFL defections to pass.

One Minnesota law has been causing awkward moments in state government since it was enacted in 2009. And that means it’s working perfectly, according to ...

Holberg is confident the commission's work will have an impact on state data policies.

The recommendations call for the acquisition of almost 2,000 acres of native prairie and would pay for restoration and enhancement projects on another 7,000 acres of such lands.

The approval sends the bill to the House, where House Speaker Paul Thissen has said his caucus intends to adopt the Senate language.

The DFL lawmakers said passing the law would simply bring Minnesota in line with the majority of court systems in America.

After years of inactivity punctuated by sporadic talks at the Legislature, the issue of Minnesota’s civil commitment of the sexually dangerous seems to be coming to a head. The question now is whether a judge will intervene to force changes in the Minnesota Sex Offender Program before the 2014 Legislature even convenes.

1.) Former House Minority Leader Marty Seifert is poised to jump into the gubernatorial race with a trio of events on Thursday. Seifert’s candidacy has ...