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|By Darian Leddy
While there are big changes on the business side of this legislation, there’s also the criminal justice element.
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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By KTTC Staff
The working group will continue working on this topic and issue recommendations for the next legislative session.
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Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 8:26 PM CDT
|By Cara Kopp
Minnesota to pass a law legalizing all drug paraphernalia.
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Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Justin Betti
MN House passes final version of recreational cannabis bill
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The bill includes a $100 million investment to expand high-speed broadband
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 2:37 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Minnesota taxpayers can expect rebate checks in the next few months and struggling families with children are likely to get additional relief under a $3 billion tax cut bill nearing approval in the Legislature.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 11:17 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges would be free to residents whose families earn less than $80,000 annually, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The Minnesota Senate voted Friday to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, but the bill requires more work and negotiations before it can become law.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By KTTC Staff
The Minnesota Senate passed the bill with a 34-33 vote.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By KTTC Staff
The City of Rochester is hosting an open house regarding the development of the city's new comprehensive surface water management plan.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Kolton Knapp
Minnesota house passes bill that includes gun safety legislation and provides investment in law enforcement, crime prevention, and victim services.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:02 AM CDT
|By Stevan Stojanovic
This will be Walz’s first address of his second term.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By KTTC Staff
Senate passes bill that would help with rehabilitation for those incarcerated, and change state's corrections system
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
The Minnesota legislative session is in recess right now, but the parties are still at work, many using the time to connect with constituents.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 8:11 PM CDT
|By Ben Lewer
Voters across Wisconsin are going to the polls to have their voices heard in several races both local and statewide and local.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Ben Lewer
Biden is stopping in Minneapolis on April 3 as part of his Administration’s Investing in America tour.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Sean Morawczynski
Gov. Tim Walz will speak to the Minnesota legislature on Apr. 19, Aat 7 p.m. In the address, the governor will typically highlight achievements the administration has made and outline future goals.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:58 AM CDT
|By Sean Morawczynski
The legislation increases criminal penalties for the illegal sale or purchase of catalytic converters.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
There were two township seats up for election.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Sean Morawczynski
This morning, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan unveiled the administration’s revised public safety budget.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
|By KTTC Staff
City leaders, including Rochester Mayor Kim Norton hosted leaders from Rochester's sister city in Xianyang, China
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:45 PM CST
|By KTTC Staff
The plan would increase child care access and affordability and provide middle class families with up to $10,500 to help pay for child care.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Ben Lewer
On Thursday, the Minnesota House unanimously voted to codify the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA) into state law.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST
|By Quinn Gorham KEYC
Gov. TIm Walz, surrounded by the bill's chief authors and hundreds of advocates for the legislation officially repealed the restriction that barred undocumented immigrants from receiving a license.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:09 PM CST
|By KTTC Staff
Senator Amy Klobuchar is raising awareness on Americans who live with rare diseases.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:22 PM CST
|By Darian Leddy
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.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:46 AM CST
|By KTTC Staff
Governor Walz signed the bill alongside legislators, faith, labor, and community advocates.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:35 AM CST
|By Michael McShane
If passed, it would require Minnesota high school students to take an online personal finance class their senior year in order to graduate.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:22 AM CST
|By Stevan Stojanovic
This discussion follows the rollout of the governor’s “One Minnesota Budget.”
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:09 AM CST
|By Michael McShane
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith joined Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley to introduce multiple bills they say would help students navigate college costs.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Kolton Knapp
Nikki Haley visits Iowa ahead of her 2024 presidential run
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Kolton Knapp
House passes bill that would prohibit scrap metal dealers from taking certain catalytic converters
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 7:35 PM CST
|By Olivia Prondzinski
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.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST
|By KEYC Staff
Employees would be guaranteed one hour of “earned sick and safe time” for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:11 AM CST
|By Stevan Stojanovic
Finstad will be visiting a manufacturer in Winona.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 4:42 PM CST
|By Sawyer McElroy
Local education leaders met with legislators from the area at a breakfast forum Friday morning to discuss different topics that are important to both.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Darian Leddy
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is working to expand access and resources for Apprenticeships. The lawmaker recently introduced two bills on this topic.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 10:41 AM CST
|By The Associated Press
Gun safety bills are advancing at the Minnesota Legislature.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:46 PM CST
|By KTTC Staff
Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment in Washington, D.C. Thursday morning around 7:15.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Darian Leddy
Minnesota lawmakers are looking to reduce the cost of health care for Minnesotans.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 8:17 AM CST
|By Michael McShane
A bill sponsored by Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim of Madison Lake has made its way through its first committee.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
|By KCRG Staff
The House passed the resolution in a 59-40 vote.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:11 AM CST
|By WOI
The Democratic National Committee has voted to officially strip Iowa of its ‘first-in-the-nation’ caucus status.