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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Daily Digest: Not just Prince

We all know Prince died last year because of an overdose. Opioids killed dozens of other Minnesotans last April who weren't as well known.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Daily Digest: Preemption bill clears Senate

The Legislature wants local governments to abandon sick leave requirements for businesses.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Chief Justice makes funding plea for MN courts

The chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court is urging state lawmakers to provide funding for the state court system.
by Tim Pugmire

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Real ID still hung up on immigration issue

Legislation that would bring Minnesota in line with federal Real ID standards is still hung up over language banning drivers’ licenses for unauthorized immigrants.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Field for governor grows

Another Republican candidate enters the race for governor.
by Mike Mulcahy

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GOP county commissioner Huffman to run for governor

GOP county commissioner Huffman to run for governor

Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman is the first Republican with elective office experience to announce a 2018 bid. His entry into the race puts the number of candidates into double digits.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Back to the Capitol

As Minnesota lawmakers return from a break, Gov. Mark Dayton raises objections to their budget bills.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Klobuchar, others in Minn. delegation stockpile for 2018

Incumbents in Minnesota's federal delegation are building up an early campaign cash advantage because most lack announced challengers for 2018.
by Brian Bakst

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Lawyer who bucked Trump seeks Minn. AG post

Lawyer who bucked Trump seeks Minn. AG post

Harry Niska is the second Republican to announce an attorney general campaign. Some Democrats are in for now, but will leave race if incumbent Lori Swanson runs again.
by Brian Bakst

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