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Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

A failure by the Legislature to reach a deal on replenishing the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund means thousands of businesses are on the hook to pay higher taxes. 
by Brian Bakst

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Still no deal at State Capitol to prevent business tax increases

Still no deal at State Capitol to prevent business tax increases

Legislative leaders met for an hour with Gov. Tim Walz Monday but still couldn’t reach a deal on refilling the state’s unemployment trust fund and repaying a debt to the federal government. State officials say Tuesday is the deadline to act on the depleted trust fund, and that taxes will go up on businesses without a deal.
by Tim Pugmire

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Frey announces new search warrant policy in Minneapolis

Frey announces new search warrant policy in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rolled out his proposal for a new policy for serving search warrants in the city, which includes a 20-second entry pause for daytime warrants and 30-second waits for nighttime searches, as well as use of additional ballistic protection.
by Tim Nelson

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Unprecedented campaign kicks off for open CD1 seat

Unprecedented campaign kicks off for open CD1 seat

Tuesday is the deadline for candidates to file for an election this summer for the congressional seat left open by the death of Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn. The unusual circumstances mean there will be one election in August to fill out the remainder of Hagedorn’s term and another in November for a two-year term in a newly drawn district.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Surplus steals show, but borrowing plan still in Capitol mix

Surplus steals show, but borrowing plan still in Capitol mix

Minnesota’s sizable surplus is driving the discussion at the state Capitol, but a borrowing plan for construction projects will enter the conversation before long.
by Brian Bakst

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