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In a big Senate race reversal, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig voices regrets over vote on immigration law
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s vote to allow for detention of noncitizens without bail if they’re charged with certain crimes has been a central issue in the DFL race for an open U.S. Senate seat.
Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party
In North Dakota, a GOP district meeting that was supposed to select delegates to the Republican state convention was disrupted on Feb. 22, by several party members upset about a planned transmission line.
Improved economic forecast boosts chances for spending, tax cut proposals in Minnesota Legislature
A new Minnesota economic forecast will give state lawmakers more wiggle room this session as they weigh spending proposals and tax cuts. Leaders say they’ll move forward cautiously given plenty of uncertainty still in the air.