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    May 23, 2019
    Nicole Smith-Holt speaks with reporters at the Capitol on Monday, May 13. Advocates for Minnesotans with Type 1 diabetes hope lawmakers will approve legislation aimed at providing emergency access to insulin for those who can't afford it. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Minnesota lawmakers worry about mistakes in rush to pass state budget, special session planned for Friday
    ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, May 23, announced that he would call lawmakers back to the Capitol to approve the bulk of a $48 billion...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 23, 2019 - 2:42pm
    May 22, 2019
    Walz signs plan to make drug companies pay for fallout of opioid epidemic into law
    ST. PAUL — Drug distributors and manufacturers will be required to help pay for some of the aftermath of the opioid epidemic in Minnesota after...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 22, 2019 - 5:52pm
    May 20, 2019
    Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday, May 19, 2019, announced a two-year budget plan with a day left in the regular legislative session. John Autey / John Autey Photography
    Minnesota's ‘last’ legislative day ugly but not really the last
    ST. PAUL —The Minnesota Legislature must adjourn by midnight but is far from finishing its main work of the year: crafting a $48 billion, two-year...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 20, 2019 - 12:18pm
    May 10, 2019
    Tim Flaherty speaks at a meeting years ago. In 2019, he is retiring as Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities lobbyist. Courtesy of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
    Observations by a veteran greater Minnesota lobbyist
    ST. PAUL — Some thoughts through the greater Minnesota lens of lobbyist and lawyer Tim Flaherty, who is retiring after 35 years lobbying at...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 10, 2019 - 7:00am
    May 9, 2019
    Four new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents posed for photos in the House of Representatives on Thursday, May 9, 2019 shortly after they were elected by the Legislature. From left, Janie Mayeron, Mike Kenyanya, Kao Ly Ilean Her and Mary Davenport. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Lawmakers elect four new members to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents
    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Legislature on Thursday, May 9, elected four new members to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, bringing in...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 9, 2019 - 5:11pm
    May 7, 2019
    After delay, Minnesota lawmakers to appoint new U of M regents
    ST. PAUL — State lawmakers will come together to appoint new members to the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents after all, the St....
    news/educationMay 7, 2019 - 6:23pm
    April 28, 2019
    Photo of the Minnesota Capitol.
    Minnesota lawmakers to update state laws surrounding sexual assault, sexual misconduct
    ST. PAUL — It’s 2019. High school teachers shouldn’t be having sex with students, police shouldn’t be able to say the prisoner in handcuffs...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 28, 2019 - 5:56pm
    April 12, 2019
    An executive order by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz directs state agencies to take measures to support pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Walz declares Minnesota’s commitment to pollinators
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota state agencies are fighting for pollinators. An executive order by Gov. Tim Walz affirmed the importance of pollinators...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2019 - 12:50pm
    April 11, 2019
    State Rep. Frank Hornstein, right, and Sen. Scott Newman lead a conference committee April 8, 2019, at the Minnesota Capitol to work through differences between the House and Senate bills banning cellphone use behind the wheel except when used in hands-free mode. Michael Brun / Forum News Service
    Walz to sign hands-free cellphone bill following Senate's approval
    ST. PAUL — Don’t touch that mobile telephone in your vehicle. Well, you can touch it once if you are using it to make or take a call while...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 11, 2019 - 2:42pm
    April 8, 2019
    State Rep. Frank Hornstein, right, and Sen. Scott Newman lead a conference committee April 8, 2019, at the Minnesota Capitol to work through differences between the House and Senate bills banning cellphone use behind the wheel except when used in hands-free mode. Michael Brun / Forum News Service
    Minnesota hands-free cellphone bill clears on way to final vote
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota is close to joining 17 other states and the District of Columbia in requiring drivers to use hands-free technology when...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 8, 2019 - 5:37pm
    April 6, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, March 28, 2019, said he would negotiate with Republicans about his budget proposal but wouldn't bend on extending a tax on medical providers that funds health care for low-income people. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Minnesota legislators share health care goals, but disagree on how to achieve them
    ST. PAUL — If you take Minnesota political leaders at their word, they’re committed to making health care more accessible and affordable....
    news/government-and-politicsApril 6, 2019 - 10:18am
    February 26, 2019
    Industrial hemp produces a dense stand of plants. The seeds are harvested and can be used for oil products. The fiber of the plant stalks is currently not harvested in North Dakota. John M. Steiner / Forum News Service
    Minnesota hemp farmers could sell to medical marijuana producers under new bill
    ST. PAUL — A new market could emerge for Minnesota’s licensed hemp farmers. Bipartisan legislation introduced Feb. 18 in the state Senate...
    business/agricultureFebruary 26, 2019 - 2:29pm
    February 24, 2019
    Rep. Jeff Backer, R, Browns Valley, and Sen. Torrey Westrom, share a joke about each other before a Feb. 15 town hall meeting in Morris started. Rae Yost/Stevens County Times
    Westrom, Backer hear climate, agriculture concerns
    The audience at the Friday, Feb. 15, Morris town hall meeting with Sen. Torrey Westrom, R, Elbow Lake, and Rep. Jeff Backer, R, Browns Valley,...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 24, 2019 - 7:08pm
    February 20, 2019
    Sen. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville
    Minnesota GOP lawmaker proposes highest fees in nation for hybrid, electric cars
    ST. PAUL — A Minnesota Republican state lawmaker has proposed a surcharge on hybrid and electric cars that would be the highest such fees in...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 20, 2019 - 7:15pm
    February 11, 2019
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, told reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, that he'd meet with stakeholders before announcing whether he'd drop an appeal blocking the Enbridge Line 3 project. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz tightlipped as Line 3 decision deadline looms
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will have to decide by Tuesday whether to call for the reconsideration of an appeal blocking the construction...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 11, 2019 - 1:25pm
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