One of the big questions coming out of this year’s legislative session is whether or not the state will be getting a bonding bill this year. Yesterday during a press conference Senate DFL Leaders announced their 2025 Bonding Bill Target which sees over $1.3 billion spent. Rep. Sandy Pappas (D-St Paul) speaks on the importance…
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It’s been a very eventful legislative session in St Paul this year, but if one thing has been consistent, it has been discussions about the upcoming state budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says most of his focus has been on the State Budget, and he tells us where things currently stand. …
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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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Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn has resigned from his position in the Minnesota Senate after being federally charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) said the resignation was received early Wednesday, and that the Senate was planning to expel him. Senator Johnson also explained why his caucus…
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The state budget has been the biggest talking point for the 2025 legislative session so far, and on Thursday Minnesotans will have a better idea on where things currently stand with the budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us more. Johnson also said it’s time for state legislators to shift their…
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The Minnesota Senate Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on a bill yesterday, that is looking to prohibit health care providers and provider-based clinics from charging you facility fees. Bill lead author Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten (DFL-St Paul) explains what facility fees are. Senator Oumou Verbeten also gave an overview of her bill,…
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After a bill fell short in the final hours of last years legislative session the Minnesota Senate Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on senate file 757 which would legalize mobile sports betting in the State of Minnesota. Speaking at the meeting was the bill’s author Senator Matt Kline (DFL-Mendota Heights) who explained…
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The Minnesota Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety discussed a trio of bills yesterday that aim to increase the penalty for people found guilty of fleeing police in a motor vehicle. Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) who is the author of one of the bills tells us why this is something she feels is…
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