Politics

Campaign Cash: Legislative Campaign Committees Awash in Cash
Campaign Cash

Legislative Campaign Committees Awash in Cash

Four campaign committees together banked a record $2.9 million this year.

The State of Politics: Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting
The State of Politics

Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting

A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.

Grothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers

Grothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers

House votes 315-101 for it, with even Congressman Tom Tiffany voting yes.

Vos Backtracks on Election Audit

Vos Backtracks on Election Audit

After criticizing Brandtjen for pushing yet another audit, he caves. “It’s red meat for the base.”

Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams

Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams

Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.

MPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant

MPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant

USDA grant program is providing MPS $50,000 to expand program at A.E. Burdick School.

Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line

Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line

Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.

Campaign Cash: Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP
Campaign Cash

Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP

State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.

Your Right to Know: State Lawmakers Want Records of Misconduct Hidden
Your Right to Know

State Lawmakers Want Records of Misconduct Hidden

Assembly members are fighting to keep personal misconduct records confidential.

Op-Ed: Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Op-Ed

Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts

Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.

Data Wonk: What Is MPS Strategy For Stimulus Aid?
Data Wonk

What Is MPS Strategy For Stimulus Aid?

It's a huge opportunity to improve student achievement -- which is badly needed.

State Elections Commission Refutes Rep. Brandtjen

State Elections Commission Refutes Rep. Brandtjen

Republican legislator "should stop spreading these wild conspiracy theories,” commission chair says.