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Hands-free Driving Bill Passes in Minnesota House

The House Passed the Bill Monday Night

March 19, 2019

KQDS Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota House has approved a bill that would require motorists to use hands-free devices when talking on the phone. Sponsors say the measure will cut down on the rising level of distracted driving and save lives. The House passed the bill 106 – 21 Monday night. A similar bill is working its way through…

Morning Update 4-9-18

Local News and Weather Headlines Monday, April 9, 2018

April 9, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Governor, Headlines, lawmakers, Morning, News, politics, State, Tim Pawlenty, Update, weather, William Seay

New Laws Take Effect Today for 2018

January 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(KMSP) – There are five new laws going into effect Jan. 1, including one that honors fallen officers. According to the Minnesota House of Representatives, the new law allows for special license plates that honor fallen officers. Drivers can purchase a memorial plate for $10 and donate $25 to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association. The law is sponsored by…

As Smith heads to DC, questions linger over her replacement

January 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – After a crazy year in Minnesota politics, 2018 will start with Democrats and Republicans squabbling over the next lieutenant governor and what it means for control of the Senate. Republican Sen. Michelle Fischbach is poised to become lieutenant governor after Lt. Gov. Tina Smith is sworn into the U.S. Senate this week. But Fischbach plans…

Minnesota Legislature passes $46B budget in special session

May 26, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s Legislature has finished passing a $46 billion budget in a special session. It took three extra days and some horse-trading to win crucial Democratic votes. But the Republican-controlled Legislature passed its final budget bills early Friday morning. The overtime began Tuesday morning after lawmakers passed the constitutionally mandated deadline to finish a budget by…

Minnesota Lawmakers Push to Finalize Budget Deal

Lawmakers Doubtful Deal will Pass; Look Toward Special Session

May 22, 2017

Brett Scott,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – One-hundred twenty days have passed since the Minnesota Legislature first started work on the state’s budget bill. Monday evening the clock is ticking before the state constitution calls for a deal to be reached or the session will end without an agreement in place, resulting in a special session. “It’s compromise and it’s democracy and it’s…

Wisconsin Democrats propose tax cuts for middle class

March 2, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic state lawmakers want to cut taxes for Wisconsin’s middle class. Rep. Chris Taylor of Madison and others introduced a bill at a news conference Thursday that would cut taxes for a family of four earning $70,000 a year would by about $350. The plan would also raise taxes on those earning more than $1 million….

Unfinished Business Greets Returning Minnesota Lawmakers

2017 Legislative Session Starts Off With Uncertainty

January 3, 2017