Tim NelsonThe measure makes holding a cellphone while driving illegal in all but rare instances. The ban would take effect in August. 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.
Gov. 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 →
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 →