Tim NelsonGov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday he’ll veto a bill that would bypass the Public Utilities Commission and grant approval for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota. Read more →
MPR News Reporting on state politics and government
By Tim Nelson
Tim Nelson is a general assignment reporter for Minnesota Public Radio News, and a 20-year veteran of local news. He’s been covering the Vikings stadium issue since 2011.
DFL lawmakers and high school students gathered at the Capitol today to call on the Legislature to take action on a variety of measures to help prevent gun violence in Minnesota.
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The author of a bill to exempt the St. Paul Saints from the minimum wage law gave it the hook after committee members lined up to take swings at it. Read more →
Rep. Dario Anselmo said he thinks his fellow Republicans may be hesitant about tougher regulations overall, but that tobacco use is a valid concern. Read more →
The Minnesota Legislature got back to work Wednesday afternoon after missing a self-imposed 7 a.m. deadline to finish. The special session will continue into Thursday and perhaps beyond. Read more →
Legislative leaders are looking for a path forward after they were unable to pass state budget bills by a self-imposed deadline of Wednesday morning. Read more →
The final version of a budget bill leaves out an internet privacy provision that drew near-unanimous support earlier in the session. Read more →
Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday attacked a federal decision to pull back on federal orders that had accommodated the needs of transgender students using bathrooms and locker rooms in schools. Read more →
Republicans say MNsure should be scrapped, but Democrats contend that would not fix the underlying issues that are causing prices to spike in the individual health insurance market. Read more →
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman wants tax breaks passed this year to guarantee that the owners of Minnesota United build their stadium in his city. Read more →