Politics and Government News

How to watch Jan. 6 insurrection hearings and what to know
Nearly a year since its inception, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will go public with its findings starting Thursday night as lawmakers hope to show the American public how democracy came to the brink of disaster.
Will Minnesota legislators finish what they started with a special session?
Some big tax and spending plans didn't get finalized in the regular session that ended on May 23. That's left a lot of money on the table and a lot of unhappy groups that wanted a piece of the state budget surplus. Governor Tim Walz says he’s optimistic about reaching an agreement while some top lawmakers are not. MPR Reporter Brian Bakst gives Cathy Wurzer a status update.
GOP candidates for Minnesota attorney general; the high price of gasoline
Republicans believe they have a real chance to unseat DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison this year, but who will be their candidate? We talked to GOP endorsed hopeful Jim Schultz and his primary challenger Doug Wardlow.  And gas prices are an issue in the campaign, why are they so high and how long will prices stay high?
Leaders remain stuck on surplus plan weeks after flameout
Weeks after the Legislature adjourned without passing a tax-and-spending agreement, top state leaders are still trying to determine if it can be salvaged.
In ethics hearing, Sen. Fateh defends behavior
Minneapolis DFL Sen. Omar Fateh pushed back against an allegation that he has a conflict of interest with a Minneapolis-based YouTube channel called Somali TV.  
 Senate Democrats call for tighter gun restrictions
DFLers in the Minnesota Senate want gun measures to be on the agenda if there’s a special legislative session, but at least one majority Republican says the laws already on the books need to be enforced.
St. Louis Park will offer more compensation to residents affected by water main breaks
The city of St. Louis Park will offer additional compensation to residents affected by a pair of recent water main breaks. Some property owners had just finished repairs from a May 21 water main break, when their basements were flooded again on June 3.