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- Politics
Depending upon how you view a situation, you could say that Tuesday’s Opening Day for the House of Representatives found the chamber either half full or half empty.
Session Daily
- Politics
House Republicans plan to fully exercise their rights as the majority on the first day of the 2025 legislative session, but House DFLers plan to not be in the Capitol if a power-sharing agreement isn’t in place.
Session Daily
- Education
The administration cited legal challenges and public comment in pulling the controversial regulation as the presidency is about to change hands.
K-12 DIVE
- Politics
A writ of special election was issued Friday that sets Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 as the date for a special election to fill the District 40B House seat.
Session Daily
- Politics
After a whirlwind bid for vice president, Walz returns to Minnesota and reflects on what went wrong for Democrats in November.
MPR News
- Legislative
With just over one month until the 2025 legislative session begins, House members now know the committees they will serve on when their work officially begins Jan. 14.
Session Daily
- State Budget
Three words — waste, fraud and abuse — are burrowing deep into the Capitol lexicon ahead of a 2025 legislative session where Republicans will have more sway than they do now and where the long-term budget outlook has triggered early alarm bells.
MPR News
- State Budget
The state's latest economic forecast, revealed Dec. 4, predicts less revenue than expected and higher-than-expected costs for some government programs.
MPR News
- Politics
Disagreement over the Senate membership of a Democratic lawmaker arrested for burglary earlier this year bubbled up again Tuesday as legislative leaders prepare for the 2025 session.
MPR News