Lisa Demuth | Audacy

Still no special session to address gun safety as Gov. Walz and DFL leaders lack common ground with Republicans Walz says GOP leadership stopping them from having a vote is "very, very frustrating"

October 6, 2025
Is hope fading for those calling for a special session to address gun laws? "Talks are ongoing, I remain open to a deal where we can come in and get something done," said Gov. Tim Walz

September 25, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz signals he will indeed run for unprecedented third consecutive term "I think that's a safe assumption," Governor Walz told reporters Wednesday afternoon

September 10, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers preview possible special session to address gun violence Newly elected DFL House leader Zack Stephenson believes Minnesotans are behind a ban on assault weapons

September 10, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz plans to call a special session to address gun laws but challenges with Republicans await House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) says any special session needs to include things beyond more gun control

September 3, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shooting "I’m going to need some Republicans to break with the orthodoxy and do something on guns," Walz says

September 2, 2025
Special election for former House Speaker Melissa Hortman's seat will happen in September Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed during what prosecutors are calling a political assassination

July 11, 2025
House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman shot and killed, Sen. John Hoffman and wife also shot in apparent assassination

June 14, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers approve $66 billion budget before special session deadline

June 10, 2025
Agreement apparently reached on state budget as Governor Tim Walz calls for special session for Monday "While all sides had to make concessions in order to reach a compromise, I’m grateful to our legislative partners"

June 6, 2025