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Today's Question Blog

Should state lawmakers cut taxes this session?

House Republicans want $2 billion in tax cuts. But Gov. Mark Dayton and Senate Democrats want far less, and they're warning that a too hefty give-back could set the stage for future deficits.
by Michael Olson

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Are Minnesota’s water pollution standards outdated?

Are Minnesota’s water pollution standards outdated?

As the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prepares to release new environmental standards, U.S. Steel is lobbying the Legislature to delay the implementation of a clean water standard aimed at protecting water where wild rice grows.
by Michael Olson

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Should cops live where they work?

High-profile civil rights protests across the country have sparked a renewed interest in the idea of getting more police officers to live in the cities they serve.
by Michael Olson

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Should there be stiffer penalties for distracted driving?

Should there be stiffer penalties for distracted driving?

“Mary Berger knows what it’s like when drivers don’t see her. Inattention nearly killed her,” reports MPR News and KARE11’s Tricia Volpe. An avid motorcycle rider, Berger suffered serious injuries in a 2011 accident when a teenage driver pulled out in front of her at a Carver County intersection. Berger had the right of way…
by Michael Olson

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