Politics

It’s legislation that would direct the Office of Management and Budget to conduct an audit of all COVID-related spending and rescind any unobligated amounts for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.

Governor Walz signed the bill alongside legislators, faith, labor, and community advocates.

If passed, it would require Minnesota high school students to take an online personal finance class their senior year in order to graduate.

This discussion follows the rollout of the governor’s “One Minnesota Budget.”

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith joined Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley to introduce multiple bills they say would help students navigate college costs.

Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

Nikki Haley visits Iowa ahead of her 2024 presidential run

House passes bill that would prohibit scrap metal dealers from taking certain catalytic converters

This paid leave would be used for events lasting longer than seven days and while employees take time from work this bill will provide a wage replacement at 55-90% of an employee’s salary while protecting job and health care benefits.

Employees would be guaranteed one hour of “earned sick and safe time” for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.