ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 6 -- The Metropolitan Council, regional policy-making body, planning agency and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region, issued the following news: Partnering effectively with local elected officials and community members is a cornerstone of the Metropolitan Council's work in the region. Members of our policymaking board are eager to listen to the concerns of local officials and community members and together create solutions that achieve  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on May 4, 2024: Senate Democrats today passed a highly-partisan Health and Human Services omnibus budget bill that implements controversial mandates, decreases quality of care, and increases government spending. The cost of the bill equates to $46.37 million in fiscal year 24-25, and $36.58 million in fiscal year 26-27. This additional spending comes just one year after the previous HHS budget bill wh more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) has affirmed her commitment to protecting Minnesota consumers by voting in favor of a bill aimed at eliminating deceptive trade practices and junk fees in consumer transactions. House File 3438, which passed with bipartisan support, is designed to strengthen transparency and fairness in pricing, guaranteeing that consumers are fully aware of the tota more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on May 4, 2024, by State Sen. John Jasinski, R-Faribault: * * * The recent felony burglary charge against my Democrat colleague, Senator Nicole Mitchell, presents a difficult situation for the Minnesota Senate. However, I believe it also presents a golden opportunity - an opportunity to restore the bipartisan tradition of our legislature. Instead of letting a charged felon cast the deciding vo more PR