Capitol View®

May 9, 2018 7:34 AM

Dayton vetoes wild rice bill, calls it ‘extreme overreach’

Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday vetoed an attempt by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to nullify the state's longstanding but rarely enforced wild rice sulfate standard.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 9, 2018 1:31 AM

Daily Digest: House ups penalties for some protests

Some items in the news as you start your Wednesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 8, 2018 10:29 AM

Protest penalty bill gets House OK

The bill would expose protesters caught blocking freeways or other critical routes to a year in jail and added fines. Gov. Mark Dayton has sent mixed signals about his support.

by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 8, 2018 8:36 AM

Gun debate migrates from Capitol to TV airwaves

A group seeking tougher Minnesota gun laws is set to run TV ads in the remaining days of the legislative session.

by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 8, 2018 8:04 AM

Dayton keeps pushing health plan opposed by GOP

With less than two weeks in the session, Gov. Mark Dayton is still pushing a health care proposal that Republican lawmakers have repeatedly rejected.

by Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 8, 2018 1:27 AM

Daily Digest: Transportation amendment hits roadblock

Some Minnesota political stories in the news this Tuesday morning.

by Mike Mulcahy

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 7, 2018 12:01 PM

Gazelka: Hands-free bill not moving this year

The Minnesota Senate majority leader slams the door on bill requiring people to use hands-free cellphones if they're driving.

by MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 7, 2018 5:47 AM

Primary rule for new 2020 prez primary? Pick a party

Minnesota is bringing back a presidential primary in 2020. It is expected to invite more participation in choosing nominees, but will also require voters to publicly express their party preference.

by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 7, 2018 1:37 AM

Daily Digest: Dems scramble to hold 8th District seat

Some Minnesota political items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.

by Mike Mulcahy

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

May 6, 2018 11:41 PM

Capitol lightning round: Where things stand

Wondering where proposals stand at the Capitol? Here's a quick primer.

by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.