Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden's desk with days to spareJune 1, 2023 9:58 PMBy Claudia Grisales , Barbara Sprunt , and Vincent Acovino As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment buildingJune 1, 2023 8:26 PMBy The Associated PressA man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records.
Former lawmaker Roger Moe honored by University of Minnesota CrookstonJune 1, 2023 5:25 PMBy Dan GundersonThe University of Minnesota Crookston is honoring former Minnesota State Senator Roger Moe for his support of education.
Play4min 30secNew law seeks to stem rising costs of disability claims while also providing PTSD treatmentJune 1, 2023 4:13 PMBy Jon CollinsA bill signed into law this session will address a flood of duty disability claims from law enforcement officers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.
From ethnic studies to healthcare, Minnesota lawmakers of color played pivotal roles in advancing policyJune 1, 2023 4:00 PMThe session featured the most diverse Legislature in state history, with 35 lawmakers of color.
Play7min 34secLaw restoring voting rights to thousands kicks in as sign-ups startJune 1, 2023 3:00 PMBy Brian BakstA law change makes people no longer incarcerated immediately eligible to vote in Minnesota rather than having rights held back until parole or probation are completed.
Road fixes, wastewater upgrades and more: Walz signs $2.6 billion capital investment billsJune 1, 2023 1:30 PMBy Dana FergusonFor the first time since 2020, state lawmakers approved a funding bill that will pay for dozens of road and bridge, wastewater treatment and building repair projects around the state.
The first debt ceiling fight was in 1953. It looked almost exactly like the one todayJune 1, 2023 4:00 AMBy Stacey Vanek Smith Debt ceiling dramas have been going on a long time. The first one happened exactly 70 years ago. President Eisenhower asked Congress for an extra $15 billion and the Senate said, "No dice."
House approves the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling bill as default deadline loomsMay 31, 2023 8:35 PMBy Barbara Sprunt The vote comes as lawmakers race against the clock to beat a June 5 deadline for a potential federal default.
Mike Pence expected to announce 2024 run for presidentMay 31, 2023 5:06 PMBy Dustin Jones and Kelsey Snell After distancing himself from former President Donald Trump, the former vice president is ready to announce his bid for the White House at an event in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 7.