Clay Masters

Saint Paul

Senior Politics Reporter at Minnesota Public Radio

senior politics reporter @mprnews. NE→IA→MN

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New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to usher in new era

2 days ago | mprnews.org | Clay Masters |Ngoc Bui

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have finally gotten the seal of approval to take over as owners of the Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves. It marks the end of a more than 30-year era under Glen Taylor. The approval by the NBA board of governors came Tuesday and comes on the heels of an NBA draft that could bring some fresh talent to the Wolves.
Special session called for Monday for legislators to finish Minnesota’s next budget

3 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Peter Cox |Clay Masters

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Quick ReadLawmakers have most of the next state budget yet to pass ahead of the July 1 start to the new fiscal year. The Minnesota Legislature intends to hold a one-day special session that will convene Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced in a joint statement Friday. Walz will call for the session to begin at 10 a.m. It includes 14 bills.
Shutdown planning moves into picture amid upbeat talk of completing a Minnesota budget

3 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Clay Masters |Peter Cox

Possible service disruptions and employee layoffs are coming into focus as Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature struggle to finish a new state budget. One aspirational deadline after another has been missed. Even as state leaders stay upbeat about everything coming together, they’re also going through the steps to plan for the potential they won’t.
Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Clay Masters |PETER COX

ST. PAUL — Already behind schedule, Minnesota lawmakers aim to complete a new state budget this week and head off the possibility of a government shutdown a month from now. The final pieces of budget legislation are coming into focus. Once the last details are locked in, Gov. Tim Walz intends to call a special session. He told MPR News last week that he was aiming for Wednesday, but that could easily slip until later in the week.
Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles

3 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Clay Masters |Peter Cox

Already behind schedule, Minnesota lawmakers aim to complete a new state budget this week and head off the possibility of a government shutdown a month from now. The final pieces of budget legislation are coming into focus. Once the last details are locked in, Gov. Tim Walz intends to call a special session. He told MPR News last week that he was aiming for Wednesday, but that could easily slip until later in the week.
Friction builds between Gov. Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Clay Masters

ST. PAUL — Possible layoffs, a return-to-office directive and tense contract negotiations are straining Gov. Tim Walz’s relationship with public sector labor unions that represent thousands of state workers. There has been a notable shift in tone given that Walz has delivered many wins to unions since first being elected governor in 2018. The DFLer signed several worker protection measures into law, like paid sick leave.
Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts

3 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Clay Masters

Possible layoffs, a return-to-office directive and tense contract negotiations are straining Gov. Tim Walz’s relationship with public sector labor unions that represent thousands of state workers. There has been a notable shift in tone given that Walz has delivered many wins to unions since first being elected governor in 2018. The DFLer signed several worker protection measures into law, like paid sick leave. He signed laws enhancing collective bargaining rights and wage theft protections.
Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts

4 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Clay Masters

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Possible layoffs, a return-to-office directive and tense contract negotiations are straining Gov. Tim Walz’s relationship with public sector labor unions that represent thousands of state workers. There has been a notable shift in tone given that Walz has delivered many wins to unions since first being elected governor in 2018.
States pull back Biden-era electric vehicle promises

4 weeks ago | wbur.org | Clay Masters

HomeRadioHere & NowStates pull back Biden-era electric vehicle promisesMay 29, 2025Clay Masters, Minnesota Public RadioEven some states led by Democrats look to pull back incentives on electric vehicles as budgets tighten. The Trump administration has been turning back Biden-era EV promises. Minnesota Public Radio’s Clay Masters reports. This segment airs on May 29, 2025. Audio will be available after the broadcast.
States look to pull back incentives on electric vehicles

1 month ago | wgbh.org | Clay Masters

May 28, 2025 AILSA CHANG, HOST:At the same time that the Trump administration is moving to reverse electric vehicle promises made by the Biden administration, some states, even those led by Democrats, might be doing some of the same as they face budget shortfalls. Minnesota Public Radio’s Clay Masters went to see how that’s playing out at a dealership in the Twin Cities area. CLAY MASTERS, BYLINE: Rob Powell walks through one of his Cornerstone Auto dealerships.