Allison Kite
Reporter
Allison Kite is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Politically motivated shootings prompt concerns about lawmakers’ safety, Capitol security
State Sen. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, said it’s time to look at increasing security at the Minnesota Capitol.
June 16, 2025
Trump has not called Walz after Minnesota shootings, attacks him as ‘grossly incompetent’
President Donald Trump had not called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz by Sunday afternoon in the aftermath of the assassination of House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman.
June 16, 2025
State legislators sheltering in place, in touch with law enforcement
The Brooklyn Park Police Chief said the shooter’s vehicle contained a “manifesto” with names of other lawmakers and officials police believed were targets.
June 14, 2025
Legislators just wrapped a special session — but they could face another
A hard-fought budget may have to be reworked if Congress passes a federal spending bill that cuts funding to states.
June 11, 2025
What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session
From a bonding bill to data centers, lawmakers stayed on track and finished their work hours ahead of schedule.
June 10, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers finish work on $66 billion budget before deadline
Legislators started work at 10 a.m. Monday and wrapped up hours before a Tuesday morning deadline.
June 10, 2025
Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Rep. Kaohly Her’s statement came during a floor debate in the Minnesota House over whether to revoke health care coverage for undocumented immigrants.
June 10, 2025
Minnesota Legislature votes to strip health care from adult undocumented immigrants
Republicans said the state could not afford to keep providing coverage for more than 20,000 immigrants. Democrats accused Republicans of leaving people “out to die.”
June 9, 2025
Walz calls Monday special session after legislators strike deal on budget
Legislators must finish their work by July 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown
June 6, 2025
Legislators miss own deadline, eye possible weekend special session
Another round of layoff notices could go out to state workers on Monday and agencies have started planning for contingencies in case a budget isn’t approved on time.
June 5, 2025
Layoff notices go out to state workers as Minnesota lawmakers continue to debate state budget
A special legislative session could take place this week.
June 2, 2025
Minnesota's immigrants fear loss of health care: 'I still can’t afford to even cover my surgeries'
Thousands of undocumented adults who gained access to health insurance in January could lose it at the end of this year under a budget deal struck by Minnesota leaders.
May 29, 2025
