The Minnesota Senate veteran says the special session led to ‘a bit of theater.’
Read More »Task force begins review of child protection
Members of a joint working group laid out a course of action, both legislative and by the DHS, that is set to stretch several years into the future, with more immediate benchmarks leading up to significant legislative action starting in 2016.
Read More »Possible Senate rematch in Red Wing
Matt Schmit bested incumbent John Howe in the 2012 election that was one of the least expected victories in that year's DFL sweep.
Read More »Capitol Retort: An auditor, a speaker, Dem visitors, and cheaters
Sarah Janecek,Javier Morillo-Alicea, John Kreisel, and Scott Dibble offer their insights on four pressing topics.
Read More »MNsure: ‘What’s working and what’s not’
The MNsure Legislative Oversight Committee grills officials on the program’s budget and efficacy.
Read More »Two former legislators take on national politics
Catching up with former legislators David FitzSimmons and Terry Morrow.
Read More »Another near-miss in auditor debate
House State Government Finance Committee members repeatedly questioned why State Auditor Rebecca Otto did not attended a meeting that was principally about her.
Read More »Crowded contest shaping up to replace Dill
Observers and participants are predicting a full DFL field in the effort to find Dill’s successor.
Read More »Capitol Retort: MSOP, court cameras, Iraq … and cat videos
Scott Dibble, Nekima Levy-Pounds, Amy Koch and Jeff Kolb expound on the pressing questions of the day.
Read More »Mille Lacs panel says next move is Dayton’s
Lawmakers tasked with considering legislative actions expressed bipartisan disinterest in the notion of a special session.
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