Legislative Policy

Mar. 3, 2026

Senate Republicans Unveil Plan to Combat Fraud in Minnesota's Public Support Services

Proposal focuses on increased oversight, technology, and accountability to protect taxpayer dollars

Mar. 2, 2026

Minnesota Legislature Considers Special Security Unit for Elected Officials

Proposal comes after politically motivated shooting attacks on lawmakers inside their homes

Mar. 2, 2026

Debate about stopping school shootings should continue

Publisher argues both sides must offer concrete solutions to prevent future tragedies

Mar. 1, 2026

Illinois Governor Proposes Suburban Section 8 Housing Plan

Pritzker aims to increase affordable housing by requiring suburbs to accept government-subsidized apartments.

Feb. 27, 2026

Inspector General bill stalls in Minnesota House... Again

Republicans and Democrats disagree on how to create an Office of Inspector General

Feb. 26, 2026

Minnesota House Committee Considers Bills to Limit AI Use

Proposed legislation would prohibit AI in healthcare prior authorizations and AI-generated 'nudification' technology

Feb. 25, 2026

Minnesota Lawmaker Proposes Removing Insurers from State Health Programs

Rep. Tina Liebling cites fraud concerns as motivation for her bill to create a Patient-Centered Care program

Feb. 25, 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Bills to Combat Fraud in State Programs

Republican and Democratic state senators introduce measures to increase oversight and accountability

Feb. 25, 2026

East Grand Forks Seeks State Support for Industrial Park, Enterprise Zone Reforms

City officials to advocate for infrastructure funding and policy changes at Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities' Legislative Action Day

Feb. 24, 2026

Minnesota Bill Allows First Responders to Access Free Mental Health Resources

Bipartisan legislation carves out exception to public gift ban for nonprofit mental health services.

Feb. 24, 2026

Minnesota Governor Unveils New Gun Legislation

Proposal calls for assault rifle ban and high-capacity magazine restrictions

Feb. 24, 2026

Minnesota Legislature Considers Cannabis Testing Bill

Legislation aims to address backlog and expand product availability in the state.

Feb. 24, 2026

Minnesota Governor to Unveil Gun Violence Prevention Plan

Proposal faces challenges in divided state legislature

Feb. 24, 2026

Minnesota Legislature Faces Turbulent 2026 Session

Partisan divides, special elections, and high-profile incidents complicate lawmaking in the state

Feb. 24, 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Civility and Collaboration for 2026 Session

State Rep. Sandra Feist and State Sen. Zach Duckworth address tough issues like immigration, fraud, and gun violence.

Feb. 23, 2026

Ely Divided Over Proposed Copper-Nickel Mining

U.S. Senate vote on mining project looms as northern Minnesota town debates economic benefits and environmental risks.

Feb. 22, 2026

Congress Leaves DC as DHS Funding Lapses

Lawmakers depart Capitol Hill as no deal is reached to avert partial government shutdown over ICE reform demands

Feb. 20, 2026

Minnesota Lawmaker Pushes for Nuclear Energy to Lower Electricity Costs

Republican State Rep. Jim Joy of Hawley says lifting the state's nuclear moratorium could help reduce rising power prices.

Feb. 13, 2026

U.S. Senate Fails to Advance DHS Funding Bill, Partial Government Shutdown Looms

Disagreement over immigration enforcement regulations after fatal shootings in Minneapolis blocks funding for Department of Homeland Security.

Feb. 12, 2026

GOP Senators Propose Bill to Curb Childcare Fraud After $9B Minnesota Scandal

The Payment Integrity Act would require proof of attendance before federal childcare funds are disbursed, reversing a 2024 Biden administration rule.