Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

All of Minnesota's Republicans in Congress voted for the repeal and replace bill. All the Democrats voted against.
Abortion bills clear Senate, headed for vetoes
The Minnesota Senate passed two abortion-related bills Thursday, and Gov. Mark Dayton says he will veto them.
Budget negotiations begin at the Capitol.
Republicans in the Legislature want to curb public financing for political candidates. Democrats say that's a mistake.
Republicans think they can save hundreds of millions of dollars on publicly subsidized health programs. Democrats doubt it.
Popular online privacy measure missing at the Capitol
Two DFL state lawmakers who pushed for the creation of new online privacy protections this session are wondering why their work was left out of a compromise budget bill.
With clock ticking, still no deal on Real ID
Minnesota lawmakers are still looking for a compromise on Real ID. And Minnesotans' ability to board domestic flights could depend on what happens.
Nolan taking more time to decide next campaign move
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan is still weighing whether to seek another term in Washington or make a run for Minnesota governor.