Today Gov. Tim Walz will announce a three-step plan to lift nearly all capacity restrictions and masking requirements.
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Independent state Sen. Tom Bakk and his DFL counterpart in the House, Rep. Fue Lee of Minneapolis, say they want to pass a bonding bill this year. But with two weeks to go in the session, Bakk’s committee has met just twice so far — and hasn’t passed any proposals.
Minnesota law forced Two Harbors-based Castle Danger to stop selling growlers almost two years ago. Minneapolis-based Indeed Brewing has a workaround.
Target, Ecolab, and other companies praised the jury’s decision but said more work remains.
The question is whether the numbers are a blip — or a trend.
The march of the omnibus budget bills shows how far apart the GOP-controlled Senate and the DFL-controlled House really are.
But immigrant entrepreneurship in Minnesota lags rest of U.S.
Minnesota did not withhold state or federal taxes from the $600 and $300 bonus unemployment payments, which are taxed as regular income.
Minneapolis businesses and residents can expect to see more patrols by National Guard members and police officers as the city braces for the trial of Derek Chauvin.
How do you lobby a legislature that meets online?
Legislature must act to change that, but state lawmakers are waiting for the February budget forecast.
Minnesota's 'angel' tax credit program — which allows those who invest in early-stage businesses to claim a 25 percent tax credit — has been popular, but it has come nowhere near its goals for boosting startups by nontraditional owners.
Surveys to be sent to area residents and business owners.
The governor is calling for more support for those hit hardest by pandemic and more taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans.
But State Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said tax increases are a non-starter with Senate Republicans.
After a violent mob took over the U.S. Capitol in early January, dozens of companies pledged to halt or rethink political donations. But the change may not stick around for future election cycles, observers say.
One reason for the lack of action is anti-gambling sentiment among some legislators. Another is opposition from Minnesota’s tribal nations.
Target, Best Buy, U.S. Bank, 3M, Securian, UnitedHealth Group, Medtronic, Thrivent, and Cargill are all suspending donations and/or reviewing policies.
Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation will now have far more power, especially Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Political action committee has given equally to Democrats and Republicans.
Move echoes emerging corporate trend after violent breach of U.S. Capitol.