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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Some lawmakers still reluctant to adopt new IDs

Federal officials say Minnesotans may not be able to use a driver’s license for domestic air travel as early as 2016 unless the state agrees to use new federal ID standards.
by Tom Scheck

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Daily Digest: High stakes at the U.N.

Some news items to consider this Tuesday,
by Mike Mulcahy

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Hold it! No bathroom access in MN Capitol in 2016

Hold it! No bathroom access in MN Capitol in 2016

There will be no working restrooms in the Capitol during the 2016 session. Lawmakers, lobbyists and the public will need to use porta-potties outside the building.
by Tom Scheck

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Daily Digest: what comes after Boehner?

Some stories in the news you may have missed over the weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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With Minnesota prisons full, panel seeks answers

With Minnesota prisons full, panel seeks answers

A task force is studying ways to handle Minnesota’s growing prison population.
by Tom Scheck

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Daily Digest: God and Caesar

Some news items to consider before the weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minnesota leadership team organizes behind Fiorina

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has named a 21-person leadership team for her presidential campaign in Minnesota.
by Tom Scheck

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Branden Petersen to resign from Legislature

State Sen. Branden Petersen, R-Andover, announced today that he intends to resign from the Legislature in late October. This summer he said he wouldn't seek another term.
by Tom Scheck

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WomenWinning backs Angie Craig for Congress

WomenWinning backs Angie Craig for Congress

The group’s backing is surprising considering Craig isn’t the only Democratic woman seeking the endorsement to run for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District seat.
by Tom Scheck

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Daily Digest: The Pope in America

Some items in the news to consider this Thursday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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