Minnesota's legislative leaders are pointing to incremental progress in setting a new $40 billion-plus state budget, but they're keeping mostly quiet about what that looks like.
The deadly H5N2 virus continues to spread in the nation's largest turkey producing state. Now Minnesota Lawmakers are expected to approve a bill providing emergency funds in response to the outbreak.
Gov. Mark Dayton challenged House Republicans on Tuesday to back off some of their $2 billion in proposed tax cuts. He says he'll match them dollar-for-dollar by reducing his proposed spending by the same amount.
A Republican-crafted proposal to direct $7 billion to projects over the next decade is slated for a vote Tuesday. As drafted, it would redirect existing taxes on auto parts, vehicle leases and car rentals to construction, and borrow billions more.
A push to strengthen sexual assault policies at Minnesota colleges is moving through the Legislature, with advocates saying it will provide more options for victims.
Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt says advocates of full liquor sales on Sundays can be assured that a vote will be held before the Legislature adjourns this year.