When states can process and count absentee/mail-in ballots Welcome to the Thursday, September 29, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 29, 2022
GOP attacks Minnesota governor in $250M food fraud case Republicans have attacked Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, after a judge took the rare public step of disputing the administration’s claim that the judge prevented it from cutting off payments to Feeding Our Future The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
Minnesota governor pushes back against food fraud criticism Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pushing back against critics who say his administration should have done more to thwart what federal prosecutors have called a scheme to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud the U.S. government of at least $250 million The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
17 states weigh adopting California's electric car mandate Seventeen states that tie their vehicle emission standards to rules established in California must decide whether to follow that state’s strict new rules The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022
Tim Walz spent more than any other Democratic statewide candidate or officeholder in Minnesota Minnesota Democratic statewide candidates and officeholders have spent $3.5 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Tim Walz has spent more than any other Democrat. Ballotpedia · Sep 2, 2022
Tim Walz raised more than any other Democratic statewide candidate or officeholder in Minnesota Minnesota Democratic statewide candidates and officeholders have raised $8.2 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Tim Walz has raised more than any other Democrat. Ballotpedia · Aug 25, 2022
Minnesota's Walz hits rival Jensen for Holocaust remarks Minneosta Gov. Tim Walz is criticizing Republican opponent Scott Jensen for repeated comments equating masking rules and other pandemic restrictions with the rise of authoritarianism in Nazi Germany The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Incumbent Gov. Walz (D), Jensen (R), four others running in Nov. 8 general election for Minnesota governor Incumbent Gov. Tim Walz (D), Scott Jensen (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election on November 8, 2022, for governor of Minnesota. Ballotpedia · Aug 25, 2022
The biggest political controversy right now is state fair season Do we really have to endure puns about butter from Mayor Pete? Mic · Aug 25, 2022
Dennis Anderson: Whether born or made, conservation leaders sorely lacking in Minnesota Numerous studies have shown that certain people naturally possess leadership qualities, while others who lack these native skills can be taught how to lead. Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022
The top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide elected offices Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Aug 14, 2022
With primaries over, Minnesota’s elections take shape ST. PAUL, Minn. — Crime. Abortion. Inflation. Trust. Distrust. Pioneer Press · Aug 14, 2022
Tim Walz, Scott Jensen easily win primary races in Minnesota, setting matchup for governor in fall MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican opponent Scott Jensen easily dispatched with nominal opposition in Tuesday's primary election, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election battle expected to draw in millions of dollars from across the country. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Minnesota primary expected to set Walz, Jensen matchup Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen have already been jousting for months in the state's marquee race for governor this fall The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday's primaries The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence
Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022 Minn. GOP lieutenant governor candidate Birk criticized for comments on abortion, rape MINNESOTA — Minnesota Republican lieutenant governor candidate Matt Birk appeared to double down Wednesday on controversial comments he made about abortion and women on the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Salon · Jul 20, 2022 GOP candidate: Left plays "rape card" Republicans' candidate for lieutenant governor in Minnesota, former NFL Viking Matt Brix, under fire for comments
Benzinga · Jul 19, 2022 UK Cannabis Users Could Lose Passports Under New Proposed Laws, NY Awards $5M To Community Colleges For Cannabis Job Training Programs & More Reg. Updates Cannabis Users In UK Face Losing Passports Under New Proposed Laws
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022 Nearly 1 million Minnesotans have applied for hero pay Minnesota is rapidly approaching one million applicants to the state's hero pay program for front-line workers, blowing past original estimates of how many people might sign up and potentially shrinking the size of bonus checks each worker will get.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022 Dennis Anderson: However vague, there’s movement in state’s most recent wolf management plan Evidence of how glacially the wheels of government grind forward was made plain in recent days with the release of the Department of Natural Resources' most recent wolf management plan.
Reason · Jun 27, 2022 Some States Restrict Abortion After Dobbs, Others Rush To Protect Access Plus: What overturning Roe means for Republicans' future, court halts ban of Juul products, and more...
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022 Abortion foes, supporters map next moves after Roe reversal Americans are taking stock a day after the Supreme Court overturned a woman’s constitutional right to abortion
Pioneer Press · Jun 24, 2022 What does overturning Roe mean for Minnesota? Nothing, but … MINNEAPOLIS — Abortions remain a legally protected right in Minnesota — but it just became a politically hotter issue for this fall’s elections.
Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022 Minnesota car dealers file new legal action in fight against 'clean car' rules Minnesota car dealers are taking new legal action to stop Gov. Tim Walz's "clean car" rules, a central part of the state's climate change strategy.
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022 Minnesota Legislature down to final hours to finish its work Minnesota's legislative session approached its end marked by uncertainty over the fate of proposals for education, public safety and other spending priorities as state leaders appeared to be running out of time to strike agreements.