House Republicans Eye Half of Budget Surplus for Tax CutsHouse Republicans Eye Half of Budget Surplus for Tax CutsHouse Republicans say they're still pushing to return much of Minnesota's $900 million budget surplus to taxpayers.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Criminal Justice Bills Move Forward in Minnesota CapitolCriminal Justice Bills Move Forward in Minnesota CapitolMinnesota lawmakers have advanced two high profile criminal justice bills, but they both still have to clear at least one more hurdle.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Dayton Offers Transportation Plans; GOP CoolDayton Offers Transportation Plans; GOP CoolWith only a week before Minnesota's Legislature must adjourn, state leaders in St. Paul still haven't reached a deal on a transportation funding plan.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
With a Week to Go, Legislature Settles Smaller BusinessWith a Week to Go, Legislature Settles Smaller BusinessMinnesota lawmakers are trying to tie up loose ends as the Legislature's focus shifts toward surplus spending plans in the session homestretch. The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Democrats’ Paid Leave Proposal Heads for Final Senate VoteDemocrats’ Paid Leave Proposal Heads for Final Senate VoteMinnesota's Senate is set to vote on a 12-week medical and parental paid leave policy for all workers. The Associated PressThe Associated Press
$1.5M Public Works Bill Voted Down in Senate$1.5M Public Works Bill Voted Down in SenateSenate Democrats' plan to borrow $1.5 billion for public construction projects has hit a snag.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Senate Approves Ban on Phone Cases That Look Like GunsSenate Approves Ban on Phone Cases That Look Like GunsMinnesota lawmakers have taken the first step toward banning cellphone cases designed to look like handguns.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Giffords Calls for Courage in Stop to Promote Gun ControlGiffords Calls for Courage in Stop to Promote Gun ControlFormer Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is stopping in Minnesota to continue pushing for stronger gun control measures. The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Minnesota’s Final Budget Pieces Set Stage for NegotiationsMinnesota’s Final Budget Pieces Set Stage for NegotiationsMinnesota lawmakers are nearing a critical point as they work out how to handle a $900 million budget surplus. The Associated PressThe Associated Press
House GOP Takes First Turn in Setting Surplus PlansHouse GOP Takes First Turn in Setting Surplus PlansMinnesota lawmakers are starting to turn toward handling a $900 million budget surplus. The Associated PressThe Associated Press