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Without a bonding bill, funding for public works projects across Minnesota in limbo

Without a bonding bill, funding for public works projects across Minnesota in limbo

Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a public construction project bill ahead of their deadline Sunday. A cash-only plan that could have passed with a simple majority emerged in the final minutes before midnight. It won House approval but didn’t get through the Senate in time.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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After years in electoral doldrums, Minnesota GOP pins hopes on sour voter mood

After years in electoral doldrums, Minnesota GOP pins hopes on sour voter mood

Minnesota Republicans think they’re well-positioned this year and believe they have an upper hand over Democrats on issues frustrating many Americans: high prices, illegal immigration and international conflicts. But the party faces challenges, too.
by Mark Zdechlik

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How does Trump's trial end? It may hinge on how jurors feel about sex and privacy

How does Trump's trial end? It may hinge on how jurors feel about sex and privacy

The Trump's Trials team breaks down why prosecutors have a timeline problem, what Michael Cohen's testimony so far has shown, and why it may all come down to a question of sex and privacy in the end.
by Tyler Bartlam and Scott Detrow

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At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'

At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'

Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Joe Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance — and future of — democracy.
by Stephen Fowler and Jeongyoon Han

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Rideshare driver pay, equal rights amendment in flux as Minnesota lawmakers race the clock

Rideshare driver pay, equal rights amendment in flux as Minnesota lawmakers race the clock

With a day left to vote in the legislative session, lawmakers prepared for marathon floor sessions to wrap up their work. The Minnesota Senate took an unexplained recess for ten hours as legislative leaders met privately.
by Dana Ferguson

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