For climate and clean water, state agencies need Walz to lead
With new direction from Gov. Walz, state agencies could change course and require rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution from nitrogen.
Minnesota News
Study finds $160 million paid out from 2010 to 2020 for police misconduct in Minnesota
Over 40% of the incidents lacked detail explaining the type of misconduct — and nearly 89% of those happened in Minneapolis.
Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling
Smith told the room full of tribal leaders that she will “do everything in my power to protect and strengthen tribal sovereignty.”
Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons
Many provisions are aimed at preparing prisoners for their release, making it easier for prisoners and former prisoners to get jobs, housing and education — all key factors in reducing recidivism.
How Minnesota will spend $1 billion on housing
Lawmakers also directed tens of millions of dollars more toward homelessness prevention and housing stability initiatives, which include rental assistance.
Gregg Mast: Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot
By Gregg Mast, Minnesota Reformer In my two decades of working in the clean energy industry and engaging with the Minnesota Legislature, I have never before seen progress on energy and climate like I did this session. The package of bills passed this year is nothing short of transformative for
The cost of managing Minnesota’s deer: 33 million bucks
The bulk of the appropriation — $17 million — comes from the DNR’s “deer management account.” By law, money in that fund can only be spent on deer management and habitat improvement.
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 education bill
The Minnesota Legislature during the 2023 session passed a sweeping education bill that boosted public spending for schools by nearly $2.3 billion.
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill
The tax bill includes a child tax credit and a working family credit, which is aimed at low-income families. The size of each depends on income.