It’s one of the most robust paid leave laws in the country and has required the state government to build out a sprawling administrative apparatus.
Threats down to the local level have grown more pervasive. Party officials worry that recent shootings could have a deterring effect on some prospective candidates.
The state will spend $75 million moving more people with mental illness from jails to treatment facilities. “You’re not coming out better after three years at our jail,” said one sheriff.
The alleged shooter’s ability to pose as a police officer in Saturday’s killing of a state legislator has sparked fears about copycats.
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was shot and killed on Saturday. She had previously spoken with Governing about the challenges of leading in difficult times.
While efforts to address climate change have faced a setback in Congress, state agencies, communities and citizens continue to plan and initiate projects that implement the state’s Climate Action Framework.
Minnesota is one of a dozen states establishing programs that use recent college graduates to provide support to students in schools.
Matt Privratsky was appointed to serve as an interim city council member in St. Paul after the previous member resigned. He’ll cast some consequential votes.
Homeschooling first boomed nationwide in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the trend has had staying power. The number of homeschool students in Minnesota has jumped about 18% since the 2022-23 school year.
The state is using roadside tests to check whether drivers have used drugs, similar to tests for alcohol. A pilot program found that 87 percent of tested drivers had used cannabis or illegal drugs.
Former federal workers offer a range of skills and experience that we need among elected officials at every level of government.
A tense fight over party control of the Minnesota House ended with a power-sharing agreement this week. But hard feelings could remain.
Crystal River, Minn., is a freshly incorporated city that lacks money for services and infrastructure. A lobbyist would help secure state funds, but some local officials call the idea a “racket.”
New York's mayor, embroiled in legal trouble, has no chance at winning a second term. Meanwhile, the two parties argue about whether the legislative year can even begin in Minnesota.
Republicans gained a tie in the Minnesota House in November, ending the Democrats' trifecta and halting their heavily progressive agenda.
The laws create more regulation, holding manufacturers responsible for the types of packaging materials used and requiring them to educate the public about recycling and disposal.
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