Pawlenty vetoes tax bill Gov. Tim Pawlenty has followed through on his threat to quickly veto a $1 billion package of tax increases.May 8, 2009
Lawmakers expected to miss budget deadline Thursday was supposed to be the beginning
of the end of Minnesota's legislative session. But legislative
leaders now expect to miss a self-imposed deadline.May 7, 2009
Flu preparation on the local level Fears of a deadly H1N1 flu outbreak may be easing for now. But people on the front lines of public health -- in county and city health departments -- are still preparing for the worst.May 7, 2009
Hospitals favor higher taxes over budget cuts Officials representing the state's hospitals say they're so concerned about the level of cuts in Gov. Pawlenty's budget plan that they would support increasing a tax on health care providers to prevent the cuts.May 4, 2009
House passes $1.5 billion tax increase A bill that increases taxes $1.5 billion dollars over the next two years squeaked through the Minnesota House Saturday night.April 25, 2009
Supreme Court recount timeline called reasonable Minnesota will head into summer without a second U.S. senator under the Supreme Court's schedule for hearing Republican Norm Coleman's appeal. While the timeline might seem long, legal observers say it's reasonable considering the gravity of the case.April 24, 2009
Police reinstated in Elko New Market Police officers returned to the streets
in Elko New Market on Friday after the city council reversed a
decision to cut the force to save money.April 24, 2009
Minn. House rejects Pawlenty's borrowing plan The House overwhelmingly rejected an amendment to the state government bill that would borrow $1 billion and pay the money back over twenty years with future tobacco revenues.April 24, 2009
Health care reform backers prepare for push in Washington Congress began work this week on legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. While much of the action will be taking place in Washington, reformers in Minnesota are gearing up to make their voices heard.April 22, 2009