Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to call a special session with the focus on passing stricter gun laws, including an assault weapons and high-capacity magazines ban. The special session has garnered pushback from Senate and House Republicans. Minnesota House Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth made it clear that Republicans would show up for…
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The Minnesota Legislature is waiting for Governor Walz to announce a special session to finalize the two year budget, but certain committees have been able to meet to discuss the tax bill. On Tuesday, Minnesota Department of Revenue Commission Paul Marquart testified in favor of the proposed tax bill, and highlighted some items that he…
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Heading into the 2025 legislative sessions, one issue that the Minnesota Legislature was tasked with was fixing Minnesota’s “Fraud Problem”, after scandals like the Feeding or Future Scam stole millions from Minnesota tax payers. In response the Minnesota House started the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee to come up with solutions…
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The Minnesota House of Representatives will be voting on the House housing budget this week, and the House DFL Cacus is prioritizing the inclusion of funding for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program. In a press conference on Tuesday Rep. Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsle (DFL-Brooklyn Park) told us more about the funding, and how Minnesotans would…
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The Minnesota House of Representatives DFL Caucus held a press conference on Thursday, to highlight a trio of bills that aim to push back against actions made by the Trump Administration. Representative Pete Johnson (D-Duluth) tells us more about his bill amendment that helps recently laid off government employees. Representative Matt Norris (D-Blaine) also spoke…
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Over the last decade, animal advocacy groups across the United States have been pushing for families and individuals to adopt, and not shop when looking for a four legged friend. On Tuesday, the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee heard house file 2627, which is a bill that is looking to ban pet stores across…
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Over the weekend the Minnesota House of Representatives released their budget target which calls for an almost $1.16 billion reduction in General Fund spending. During a press conference on Monday, House DFL speaker Melissa Hortman praised house members on reaching a compromise, and she also talked more on what this agreement means for the rest…
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Earlier this week Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced his revised state budget proposal, and Minnesota House Republicans raised concerns about proposed funding cuts to education statewide. Representative Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) tells us more about the proposed cuts, and the GOP’s plan for education funding. Co Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peggy Bennett…
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It’s no secret that like much of the country, Minnesota is dealing with a law enforcement officer shortage, as many departments have had to close, or downsize due to lack of positions filled. A group of bi-partisan lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate are trying to fix this by pushing for legislation that would…
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The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy committee received an overview on the Governor’s plans for fraud prevention, and the House GOP Caucus is voicing some of their concerns with plans. Committee Chair Rep. Kristin Robbins tells us some of the GOP’s concerns with the plan, and she also tells us what…
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