Senate Democrats' plan to borrow $1.5 billion for public construction projects has hit a snag. 

The Senate unanimously passed the ban Wednesday, the measure is awaiting a final vote in the House. 

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has approved an emergency rule requiring certain citizens to pass a drug test in order to receive unemployment benefits. 

There's a partisan battle brewing in the Minnesota Legislature over a public works package. 

John Kasich is dropping out of the race for the White House. 

Ted Cruz is ending his campaign for president, putting Donald Trump on a glide path to claim the Republican Party's nomination.

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is stopping in Minnesota to continue pushing for stronger gun control measures. 

Senate Democrats have a backup plan for transportation funding if negotiations don't pan out. 

Minnesota Senate Democrats announced a plan Wednesday for their bonding proposal. 

Senate Democrats are setting a high mark for how much Minnesota's Legislature should approve in public construction projects. 

Minnesota county attorneys and law enforcement officials say they have reached a deal to make broad reductions to prison sentences for drug offenders. 

Governor Mark Dayton has revised his state budget proposal to increase the number of school counselors in Minnesota and help schools pay for preschool facilities. 

Governor Mark Dayton has created a task force on mental health in Minnesota.