The 2022 midterm election resulted in the so-called trifecta in state government, with the DFL in control of the Governor's office, the House of Representatives and the Senate.The makeup of the 2023 Senate is historic: Senator Bobby Joe Champion, DF

State budget officials have released the latest budget and economic forecast, which shows a projected budget surplus of $17.6 billion. The information will inform Governor Walzs budget proposal, due in January, and will set the stage for the coming legi

The Governor's Council on Economic Expansion recently presented a series of recommendations to grow Minnesota's economy. Called "Minnesota's Moment: A Roadmap for Equitable Economic Expansion," the plan outlines several recommend

The results of the 2022 midterm election have changed the power dynamics of the Minnesota Senate. Senator Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, was selected by her Senate DFL colleagues as the next Majority Leader. In the role, she will navigate the caucus&apos

Governor Tim Walz, along with DFL legislators, will be in a strong position to secure their legislative agenda as a result of this years midterm election. Beginning in 2023, DFLers will hold a 34 to 33 majority in the Minnesota Senate and a 70 to 64 majo

More than 500 years of experience is about to retire from the Minnesota legislature at the end of this year, and retiring lawmakers take with them a significant amount of institutional knowledge and negotiating prowess. Capitol Report moderator Shannon Lo

Minnesotas diversity of prairies, forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife make it an outstanding state for a broad array of outdoor activities that appeal to all kinds of interests and skill levels. Sarah Strommen, the Commissioner of the Department of Natur

Lawn signs, campaign ads and media coverage are telegraphing the midterm election, in which Minnesota voters will choose candidates to represent them in Congress and the offices of Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and State Auditor.  The ele

Senate Republican Party Chair David Hann and DFL Party Chair Ken Martin preview the upcoming midterm election, when voters will choose their next governor, other constitutional officers and state legislators. Plus, an old memorial on the Capitol grounds b

Governor Tim Walz and members of the Climate Change Subcabinet recently announced a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The ambitious target would build upon a 2007 statutory goal of a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. On