Poll shows Franken with big leads over potential opponents
Franken's job approval rating is 51 percent and he bests all potential challengers.
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Legislature beefs up support for background checks
State legislators passed a public safety bill with bipartisan support that includes measures to shore up the state's criminal background check system ...
How Conservatives Can Speak to Low Information Voters
With the 2013 legislative session now behind us, the 2014 election campaign can begin in earnest. With major elections set for Governor, U.S.
Minnesota gun data changes part of final package
Data gathering changes aimed at improving gun background checks have been sent to the governor
Top Republican says six MN U.S. House seats could be in play in 2014
That's more a reflection of how few 50/50 Republican/Democrat districts are left.
Census Data Suggests Mass. Punching Below Its Weight On Education Spending
BOSTON — New census data suggest Massachusetts is punching below its weight when it comes to education spending. The data, from fiscal year 2011, ...
Lawmakers approve $33 million for housing and homelessness-prevention programs
The Legislature just approved $33 million in funding for housing and homelessness-prevention programs and the state has a new director to prevent and ...
John Augustine: Minnesota: Why I oppose an earlier primary election
A bill to move the state's partisan primary to June, backed by Gov. Dayton, has passed out of committee in the House with bipartisan support.
FBI interest adds to Bachmann's woes
As if Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) didn't have enough troubles, the FBI has reportedly taken an interest in one of her ongoing controversies (via ...
Minnesota's health insurance exchange board will elect chair at first meeting
The new MNsure Board, which oversees Minnesota's health insurance exchange, meets for the first time today, to elect a chair and set a schedule for ...