Politics and Government News

Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby
The Harris campaign says she'd give families $6,000 when they have a new baby, and would restore the pandemic-era child tax credit, too. It's part of an economic plan focused on the cost of living.
FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people
The agency announced it is launching a new alert system similar to Amber Alerts for missing children. California and some other states have already adopted alerts for missing Indigenous persons.
Vice presidential campaign pulls Gov. Tim Walz away from Minnesota
The Minnesota governor appeared in half a dozen states since he was named to the Democratic ticket and that’s not expected to let up ahead of Election Day.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposes $1.88 billion budget
Frey called 2025-2026 a “difficult budgetary cycle,” squeezed by “higher but necessary” labor costs, the absence of COVID-19 relief funds and a changed tax base as commercial property values have declined. 
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging deer farm regulations
A federal judge rejected deer farmers legal challenge of new state regulations on the industry. On Wednesday the judge dismissed the lawsuit challenging new laws passed by the Legislature in 2023.
From NRA ally to adversary: Gov. Tim Walz track record on guns highlights policy evolution
Few areas illustrate the political evolution of Gov. Tim Walz than guns. He was a top-rated lawmaker by the National Rifle Association early in his congressional career. As governor, he’s enacted gun restrictions and now has gun-owner groups seething.