PiPress politics

Politics and state government coverage from @PioneerPress reporters @bsalisbury, @DaveOrrick, and @chris_magan.

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

Roseville weighs half-percent sales tax; must get approval from state Legislature to put on November ballot.
By @NFerraroPiPress
https://t.co/8Xa3dlyyXZ via @pioneerpress

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

Republican lawmaker files police complaint against 'patriot' activist who physically yanked him out of event.
By @DaveOrrick
https://t.co/tzuIxTSESj via @pioneerpress

[PiPress politics @PolAnimal]

@PhilPina @ua14 @MaraGottfried @PioneerPress Political fallout from Feeding our Future raid begins to unfold
https://t.co/fNRSvb6inY

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

FBI raids Twin Cities businesses suspected of 'massive fraud' in child food programs.
By @ua14 with an assist from @MaraGottfried
https://t.co/PNKvXUpckS via @pioneerpress

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

To volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps, fill out an online application at https://t.co/2yofXrJ1XS.
By @DaveOrrick
https://t.co/KEyLrtocGs via @pioneerpress

[Dave Orrick @DaveOrrick]

Here the story on Rep. Tou Xiong’s DWI arrest and charges. #mnleg https://t.co/QYl78lR2ZL

[PiPress politics @PolAnimal]

Children ages 10-14 have highest positivity rate, while middle-aged residents record the most cases
By @chris_magan
https://t.co/JuIoIvbt2X via @pioneerpress

[PiPress politics @PolAnimal]

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she had breast cancer; doing well https://t.co/2obdQuzjdk via @pioneerpress

[Dave Orrick @DaveOrrick]

Representing the Minnesota House right now at ⁦@mnstatefair⁩ Ed Bldg: embattled St. Paul Rep. John Thompson. (The fellow DFLers over each shoulder, they’ve called for his resignation, but he’s said no.) #mnleg

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

This weekend only, Ramsey County's vaccine gift card inventive, when combined with state's, could mean two $100 gift cards.
By @NFerraroPiPress
https://t.co/iFazT03r2K via @pioneerpress

[Dave Orrick @DaveOrrick]

Walz requires vaccines for all on-site state employees — or get tested weekly https://t.co/tdeYPXyDhx

[PiPress politics @PolAnimal]

Get the shots or get tested weekly is the policy being considered...

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

Ramsey County considering vaccination requirement for employees
By @NFerraroPiPress
https://t.co/Ga2EVevvdH via @pioneerpress

[Dave Orrick @DaveOrrick]

Gov. Walz is considering a vaccine mandate for state workers #mnleg https://t.co/yeW8wImQC2

[PiPress politics @PolAnimal]

Obituary: D.J. Leary, adviser to Minnesota politicians, corporations and civic leaders, dies at 85 https://t.co/riBqYnVkwr via @pioneerpress

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

State Senator Melisa Franzen and Auditor Julie Blaha in car crash. Blaha hospitalized.
By @DaveOrrick
https://t.co/ygaI3LvpEU via @pioneerpress

[Frederick Melo, Reporter/Axolotl @FrederickMelo]

An obituary for longtime DFL organizer, East Side advocate and City Hall mainstay Chuck Repke, 67. By Ava Kian. https://t.co/vdhqdxCCwh #StPaul

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

Jury finds Rep. John Thompson guilty of obstructing the legal process in 2019 Robbinsdale incident
By @dlweniger
https://t.co/HzHW8nfua0 via @pioneerpress

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

MN House Speaker Hortman: I’m gonna wait to do anything about John Thompson
She’ll take ethics complaint but wait to use her own power
By @DaveOrrick
https://t.co/3g2buqwVs0 via @pioneerpress

[PiPress politics @PolAnimal]

"As Thompson continued to argue with authorities, the hospital made the decision to go to a hard lockdown, meaning no one would be allowed in and ambulances would be turned away."

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

Rep. Thompson takes stand in his misdemeanor case in Hennepin County. Says 2019 arrest was due to discrimination; prosecutor says arrest justified due to his behavior.
By @dlweniger
https://t.co/Jlu8XdkZda via @pioneerpress

[Phillip Pina @PhilPina]

MN state Rep. Thompson challenging ‘authenticity’ of police reports about past domestic abuse, attorney says.
Rebuttal comes day after Gov. Walz, other leaders call on him to resign.
By @MaraGottfried
https://t.co/hA5u4iQBz1 via @pioneerpress