Paymar, a nine-term DFLer from St. Paul, is the chairman of the Public Safety Finance Committee. Rep. Michael Paymar, who became the most passionate voice for stricter gun control measures in ...

A passion for combating domestic violence that began in Duluth now is leading state Rep. Michael Paymar to end his political career at the end of the current term. "I have this film, I have these ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) --The DFL state representative who pushed expanded background checks for Minnesota gun buyers said Thursday that he's angry with his fellow Democrat, House Speaker Paul Thissen, ...

ST. PAUL (WCCO) -- A bill supporting universal background checks for Minnesota gun purchases is in trouble at the Capitol -- despite a new poll showing overwhelming statewide support. The Star Tribune ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota legislator who has taken a visible role in public safety and gun issues says he won't run for a 10th term in the 2014 election. State Rep. Michael Paymar announced ...

After nine terms in the Minnesota House, state Rep. Michael Paymar of St. Paul is stepping down to pursue a career in preventing domestic violence. Paymar, the chairman of the House Public Safety ...

A political newcomer is seeking to oust a 16-year incumbent in the race for the House District 64B seat in St. Paul. Republican candidate Brandon Carmack, 24, will face Democratic-Farmer-Labor ...

While preparing for an upcoming trip, former state lawmaker Michael Paymar asked his new trash hauler how to go about pausing garbage collection at his Highland Park home. Advanced Disposal sent him a ...

A deputy Minnesota secretary of state, an information technology professional and a Ramsey County prosecutor are among the DFLers who hope to succeed state Rep. Michael Paymar, a long-standing St.

“My dad lived the American Dream, but died the American Nightmare,” said Samuel Rahamim, son of slain Accent Signage owner Reuven Rahamim. “Nothing prepares you to hear the news that your father has ...

Rep. Michael Paymar, D-St. Paul, testifies before his own public safety committee at the State Capitol as he took questions about his bill which would require universal background checks for gun ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota apparently won't pass any laws to ban assault rifles or high-capacity ammunition magazines this year. Rep. Michael Paymar, a St. Paul Democrat, unveiled Thursday his ...