Senator Pederson –'We're Heading Toward A Special Session' [AUDIO]
A State Senator from St. Cloud believes the legislature is heading toward a special session. While on WJON this (Friday) morning Senator John Peterson says he is less optimistic than ever, after...
View ArticleNo Budget Deal Makes Minnesota Special Session Certain
A special session for Minnesota lawmakers is a certainty after the Legislature adjourned without a budget deal between Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republicans who control the House and Senate. Read...
View ArticleLocal Lawmakers Make 'No Per Diem' Pledge
At some point the State Legislature is going to have to go into a special session to complete the budget for the next biennium. Exactly when and how long that special session will is yet to be...
View ArticleSeveral Bills Left In Limbo As Regular Legislative Session Ends
We know the State Legislature adjourned the regular session without getting a deal done on a budget or a Vikings stadium. But there are a lot of other issues that have been left in limbo as well. Read...
View ArticleDFL Lawmakers Make Stop In St. Cloud To Talk Budget Stalemate
Three Democratic lawmakers made a stop in St. Cloud today to talk about the end of the Legislative session and a special session that will be needed to approve a new state budget. Representative Larry...
View ArticleMinnesota GOP Ask Governor For Special Session
Top Republican lawmakers are urging Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton to call a special session to avoid a government shutdown, even though the two sides remain stalemated on the budget. Dayton has sole...
View ArticleRepublican Leaders Renew Demand For Special Session
Republican legislative leaders are renewing their demand that Gov. Mark Dayton call a special session to pass budget bills that would prevent - or at least soften the pain of - a government shutdown in...
View ArticleMinnesota Special Session Expected Early Next Week
A special legislative session to end Minnesota's state government shutdown could start as early as Monday. A spokeswoman for Gov. Mark Dayton said Friday that Dayton plans to call lawmakers back to the...
View ArticleMinnesota Special Session Called To End Shutdown
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has called a special legislative session in hopes of ending the state's nearly three-week government shutdown. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMinnesota Lawmakers Okay Budget, Assure End To Shutdown
Minnesota lawmakers have approved a budget deal that will end a 20-day state government shutdown as soon as Gov. Mark Dayton signs it. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleDayton: I'll Call Stadium Special Session by November
Governor Mark Dayton says he will call a special legislative session for a vote on a Vikings stadium bill even if there is not a specific proposal tied to one of several proposed sites. Read...
View ArticleSpecial Session for Flood Relief Expected August 24th
Republican legislative leaders are advising lawmakers to prepare for an Aug. 24 special session on flood relief. A memo from House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Senate Majority Leader David Senjem says the...
View ArticleFlood Deal Still Out of Reach for MN Lawmakers
Details of a negotiated flood relief package for northern Minnesota remain elusive for legislative leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleDeal Reached for $167 Million in Flood Relief
Minnesota lawmakers have agreed on a relief package for northern Minnesota communities hit hard by flash-flooding in June. The package is for $167 million. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernor Dayton Considers Special Session
Governor Mark Dayton's office is in talks with Minnesota legislative leaders about a special session to provide disaster aid to communities hit by severe storms. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleDayton Presses Lawmakers On Special Session
Gov. Mark Dayton says he hopes lawmakers will agree to a quick special session for after Labor Day to approve disaster assistance. But Dayton said Tuesday he won't open the door to other initiatives...
View ArticleMinnesota Leaders To Discuss Special Session Prospects
After negotiating by letters and press releases, Minnesota's top state officials will get in the same room to discuss a possible September special session. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleAfter Dayton Vetoes, State Leaders Start Search For Way Out
Gov. Mark Dayton and House Speaker Kurt Daudt say they're both pushing for a quick special session to finish work on the next state budget. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleDayton Ties Special Session To Restoring Auditor Functions
Gov. Mark Dayton says he won't call a special session until lawmakers agree to repeal changes chipping away at the state auditor's authority. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Latest: Minnesota Legislature Meets in Special Session
Here are the latest notes from today's special session at the capitol: Read More|Comment Continue reading…
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