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Capitol Retort: Impeachment paradox, five-day pause, unambiguous vigor
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
Will ballot measure boost lawmaker pay?
Giving an independent commission the ability to set pay could raise salaries
Capitol Retort: Presidential race, money, food, Adele
Fresh perspectives on recent news events from Jeff Kolb, Amy Koch, Ann Lenczewski and Peggy Flanagan.
Capitol Retort: Trump, the U, schools and warmth
Fresh perspectives on recent news events from Nekima Levy-Pounds, Greg Davids, Ryan Winkler and Amy Koch.
Capitol Retort: Syrians, sessions, protests and departures
A fresh perspective on recent news events from Ryan Winkler, Amy Koch, Javier Morillo and Greg Davids.
Capitol Retort: Mines, cops, milestones and costumes
Insights on recent news events from Ryan Winkler, Pat Garofalo, Don Ness and Amy Koch.
Debates, radio hosts, immigrants and Lynx
A fresh perspective on recent news events from Nekima Levy-Pounds, John Kreisel, Rep. Greg Davids and Amy Koch
The Capitol Note: Lawmakers return to wrap up tax, spending bills before bonding
Though legislators have already passed $443 million in tax cuts, they're still wrangling over the differences between two bills that would provide roughly $100 million in additional tax relief. The House has passed $323 in new spending, which must be meshed with a $210 million bill from the Senate.
Amy Koch: Moving on
After enduring one of Minnesota public life’s most humiliating episodes in recent memory, former GOP Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch has turned the page.
Senate approves final legal fees in Brodkorb lawsuit
The latest round of legal expenses cover Larkin Hoffman's work negotiating a settlement with Brodkorb which included $30,000 of severance pay.
Senate committee approves Brodkorb severance pay
Aside from the severance package, the committee will still need to convene at a later date to sign off on final defense payments.
MN Senate settles Brodkorb lawsuit
Leaders of the Minnesota Senate announced Thursday a settlement in the lawsuit brought by former staffer Michael Brodkorb. The Senate will pay Brodkorb $30,000, and all claims against the Senate are to be dismissed.
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