2018 could be a wave election — for Minnesota women
In districts across the state, women are stepping up in a big way to run for office.
Briana Bierschbach
Briana Bierschbach covered the Minnesota Legislature for MinnPost.
Back to the future: Tim Pawlenty’s case for why he maybe, probably might want to be governor* again
*You know, if he runs.
Dayton lays out his plan to spend Minnesota’s $329 million budget surplus — and rewrite Minnesota’s tax code
Dayton’s budget and taxes proposal is the opening pitch of the legislative session.
Four takeaways from Mark Dayton’s last State of the State address
The speech was shorter and more personal than his previous addresses, and he used it to both look back at his time as governor and describe where he sees Minnesota going after he’s gone.
A bipartisan group in the Legislature wants to ban ranked-choice voting in Minnesota
“This would be a bill that would, in essence, take away the will of the voters,” said former Minneapolis Council Member Elizabeth Glidden, who sponsored the city’s original ranked choice voting ordinance in 2006.
The woman at the center of Minnesota’s biggest political fight doesn’t really have time for a political fight
Gov. Mark Dayton brought in Johanna Clyborne, who most recently served in a top post in the Minnesota National Guard, to fix MNLARS, a job that’s proving monstrously difficult.
It’s locals vs. the Legislature, round 2: The battle over pre-emption is back at the Minnesota Capitol
New proposals are already cropping up at the Legislature, including bills that would affect cities’ bans on Styrofoam containers and regulations governing ridesharing services.
Cornish investigation highlights difficulty of dealing with sexual harassment complaints against Minnesota lawmakers
The full report into state Rep. Tony Cornish would not be made public because of privacy concerns, top House leaders said Thursday.
Fight over Minnesota lieutenant governor succession prompts lawmakers to ask: Isn’t there a better way?
Is Minnesota’s system for replacing its lieutenant governor really that problematic — or just inconvenient?
‘Limited’ surplus means tough decisions ahead for Minnesota lawmakers
A once-projected shortfall transformed into a $329 million surplus in Wednesday’s updated forecast. The problem? Everyone expected that number to be much bigger.
State announces $329 million budget surplus
Minnesota Management and Budget released the forecast on Wednesday, noting that revenue collections are up for “all the major tax types” due to stimulus from the federal tax bill.
At the Capitol, Minnesota lawmakers grapple with addressing sexual harassment — at the Capitol
State lawmakers try to find a meaningful way to deal with an issue that has been unaddressed for decades — in a place where relationships are often marked by vast power imbalances.
What you need to know about the coming debate over Minnesota’s tax code
Doing nothing could result in a very complicated tax season next year. But simply conforming the state’s code to that of the feds could mean big tax increase for many Minnesotans.
A loud start to the quiet year at the Minnesota Legislature
As legislators swore their pledge of allegiance, the shouts of protesters calling for tougher gun regulations could be heard through the chambers’ thick wooden doors.
6 issues to watch as the legislative session gets under way
While there may be a budget surplus and other tax conformity issues to address, a handful of policy issues are already teed up to get plenty of attention during the 2018 session that begins Tuesday.
‘Just business’: After months of political battles, party leaders all smiles during preview of 2018 Minnesota Legislature
Taxes, bonding, and the fallout from a sexual harassment scandal are all expected to be addressed during the upcoming session.
Special election results: keeping the status quo at the Minnesota Capitol
Democrat Karla Bigham won the election for a suburban Senate seat, while Republican Jeremy Munson claimed victory in a southern Minnesota House District.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Fischbach’s dual roles as lieutenant governor, state senator
The ruling is a major victory for Fischbach and Senate Republicans, who are defending a slim 34-33 majority.
What’s at stake in Minnesota’s special elections Monday
There are two special elections being held Monday. Here are three big reasons why you should be paying attention.
Turnout numbers offer a tale of two very different caucus nights for DFL, GOP
DFLer Tim Walz and GOP candidate Jeff Johnson won their parties’ preference polls. But the DFL also saw a record turnout for the caucuses. The GOP? Not so much.
