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Gov. Walz reflects on historic legislative session, urges more gun safety measures
His State of the State address also included a pitch for a $989 million bonding bill, a package of construction projects focusing on affordable housing, water infrastructure projects and repairing buildings on college campuses.
Hot Dish 3.26.24
Walz will be at the new Owatonna High School Tuesday night.
Faith leaders, GOP say gender identity protections impinge on their religious freedom
Republicans say the 2023 change to the Human Rights Act could be easily fixed.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling leads to $109 million state payout for property seizures
The settlement, which must still be approved by the Legislature, is related to the government's illegal taking of home equity on forfeited homes.
Gift ban sponsor Sen. John Marty still pushing for tighter rules, more disclosure
One new provision Marty pushed through the Legislature last session requires officials to disclose the financial holdings of their spouses.
Bill sponsor solves potential issue, increasing odds for legalized sports betting
The sponsor of a sports betting bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives announced a deal to settle an issue that had the potential to scuttle the entire effort to bring legalized gambling to Minnesota.
Hot Dish 3.19.24
State leaders ensnared in situations created by Minneapolis City Council, Hennepin County Attorney
Uber, Lyft pay causes Capitol conundrum after Minneapolis vote
Walz seeks statewide solution, asks City Hall to reconsider minimum pay levels.
Walz proposes modest 2024 budget adjustments
The biggest ticket item in the governor's supplemental budget is a phasing in of advance payments on the child tax credit next year.
Will Gov. Walz reassign prosecution of trooper Londregan to AG Ellison?
Ellison said his office is studying the situation, which is "up in the air."