State Government
Four takeaways from Minnesota’s latest budget forecast
Reactions to the announcement that Minnesota has a $1.33 billion budget surplus offered a preview of the 2020 legislative session.
Kurt Daudt
State Government
Special session adjourns after Minnesota Legislature passes $48.3 billion budget
There will be no general tax increase, and no gas tax hike. But there will be a cut in the income tax rate for middle-income earners while a tax on medical providers will continue.
State Government
How new rules for the Minnesota House signal the downfall of democracy. Or not.
The new House DFL majority says the new rules are simply to make things more efficient. Republicans say they’re anti-democratic, and anti-transparency.
State Government
For Minnesota officials, plenty of angst — but few options — when it comes to helping those affected by the shutdown
Beyond paying for social programs with state dollars for now, the governor and his administration is relegated to keeping an eye on things — and to being the sympathizer in chief.
State Government
Taxes, recreational marijuana, dogs vs. cats: Where Minnesota’s legislative leaders stand on the critical issues
During the annual “Session Priorities” dinner of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, a panel of legislative leaders was asked to give one-word answers to a series of questions by host Tom Hauser.
Politics & Policy
The 2018 session of the Minnesota Legislature was a failure. But whose failure was it?
Reaction to Gov. Mark Dayton’s session-gutting act — vetoing two bills that contained the bulk of the Legislature’s work this year — depended almost exclusively on which political tribe one belonged to.
Politics & Policy
End-of-session drama raises larger question for Dayton, GOP leaders: What does compromise even look like anymore?
The disconnect at the Capitol is not so much about political philosophy, but over what even constitutes compromise these days — what “halfway” looks like.
Politics & Policy
As Legislature enters final days, one policy option seems more likely: Doing nothing
Even issues that seemed to have broad agreement were faltering over details.
Politics & Policy
‘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.
Politics & Policy
Where the standoff between the governor and Republican legislative leaders goes from here
The impasse has left plenty of questions, not only about what led to the latest meltdown but how anything is going to be resolved anytime soon.
Politics & Policy
Legislators blow another deadline
There were other complications with the special session, including a disagreement over a bill aimed at blocking local governments from setting their own wage and labor standards.
Politics & Policy
Dayton signs deal calling Legislature into special session. What happens now?
Under the terms of the deal between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican leaders, legislators now have until 7 a.m. Wednesday to finalize the state budget.
Politics & Policy
With no deal in sight, legislative Republicans decide to move budget bills without Dayton’s sign-off
Republicans said the move was necessary to get the bills through the cumbersome legislative process before they run up against their Monday deadline to adjourn the session.
Politics & Policy
With an eye toward his legacy, Dayton digs in on the budget
While there’s still time for GOP leaders and the governor to reach a budget agreement before the end of the session, things are starting to feel very 2011.
Politics & Policy
The 7 things to watch in the 2017 Minnesota Legislature
The 2017 Legislature will feature new challenges for lawmakers, including a looming governor’s race and ongoing tensions between the state’s executive and legislative branches.
