Politics from Minnesota Public Radio

Met Council considers negotiations on mitigation plan

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:59:36 -0600

The head of the Metropolitan Council says he's willing to give more information to Minnesota Public Radio that could help thaw a standoff over the proposed Central Corridor light-rail train route through downtown St. Paul.

Texas filing seeks to put off suit tied to Coleman

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:45:03 -0600

A new court filing in Texas seeks to suspend a lawsuit alleging that a friend and donor of Republican Norm Coleman tried to improperly steer money to the U.S. senator.

Officials outline dire effects of higher education cuts

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:35:33 -0600

Higher education officials told lawmakers at the State Capitol today that big budget cuts this session would be devastating to Minnesota's colleges and universities.

Minn. Senate panel gives thumbs-up to roads chief

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:03:52 -0600

Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel has won a unanimous vote of confidence in a key state Senate panel.

Is a runoff election a better way?

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:24:56 -0600

Days after Minnesota finished recounting nearly three million votes in the U.S. Senate race, lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle say they think there might be a better way. They say Minnesota should think about instituting runoff elections in close races.

Obama seeks new 'foundation' for economic growth

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:31:32 -0600

President-elect Barack Obama today spelled out the key elements of an "American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan" that he is touting to treat a sick economy.

Larry Craig dropping further appeals

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:45:56 -0600

A lawyer for former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig says they won't ask the Minnesota Supreme Court to void his conviction in an airport bathroom sex sting.

Keeping your elections clean

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:05:36 -0600

Lawmakers are considering changes to Minnesota's election laws to address weaknesses exposed in the recent election and recount.

Obama to outline his plans for economic recovery

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Live coverage of President-elect Barack Obama's address on the economy. Obama will be delivering the speech at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Obama, Congress weigh options on the economy

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:04:01 -0600

Economists are torn about what kind of spending or tax cuts will have meaningful results for economic recovery. Two economists evaluate Obama's economic stimulus plan and weigh the concern for record deficit spending.

Lawmakers look at election reforms, post-recount

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:59:56 -0600

Minnesota's U.S. Senate election is still unresolved in the courts, but at the Capitol, lawmakers are already working on a post-mortem of the recount.

Chris Coleman to seek reelection

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:07:54 -0600

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman says he'll run again for office this year.

Burris case casts shadow over Franken seating

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:20:05 -0600

The scuffle over a replacement senator for President-elect Barack Obama highlights an obstacle likely to keep Democrat Al Franken from taking office in Washington before a court challenge over his apparent victory in Minnesota is resolved.

Obama hails 'extraordinary gathering'

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:08:12 -0600

President-elect Barack Obama hailed a rare Oval Office gathering of all U.S. presidents as an extraordinary event on Wednesday. The presidents and Obama were having lunch in a private dining room off the Oval Office, where no one else was expected to join them.

Minn. proposal aims to streamline school services

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:33:11 -0600

Minnesota leaders are looking for savings in paper, computer software, food service and other goods and services used by schools.