The pace of the House slowed this week with a few committee meetings each day and a few floor sessions throughout the week.

It was a week of an impeachment attempt, omnibus bills and last committee meetings for many retiring lawmakers.

In light of the U.S. Department of Justice’s March 30 lawsuit over transgender athlete policies in Minnesota, Republicans unsuccessfully attempted to push a bill forward on the House Floor Tuesday bringing those policies in line with federal standards.

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he remains confident in the Minnesota Promise Act despite acknowledging potential loopholes in the $100 million grant program following a 5 INVESTIGATES report that raised concerns about possible improper payments.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is working to make Minnesota’s paid leave program more efficient amid reports of delays in application approvals.

When a voter casts a ballot for a levy or bond referendum, they also get a bit of education about how it could affect their pocketbook.

Putting property taxes on the ballot Should voters have final say on whether their property taxes increase? There’s an effort at the Capitol to make that happen.

Minnesota lawmakers hope to put a new state budget — and fears of a potential government shutdown — to rest Monday in a special session where bills negotiated largely in private are put up for high-stakes public votes.

Legislators started work at 10 a.m. Monday and have to wrap up by 7 a.m. Tuesday.

The Minnesota Legislature is three weeks past its original deadline to enact a two-year state budget by the May 19th regular session deadline, and Minnesotans say there’s plenty of blame to go around.

Minnesota State lawmakers adjourned their 2025 regular legislative session before the midnight deadline, remaining deadlocked on several key budget bills.

Some years, state legislative sessions surge to a climax on their final day, a flurry of activity providing a sustained adrenaline rush, culminating in smiles of satisfaction as a midnight deadline is met for completing the people’s business.