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The Capitol Note: Dayton voices frustration over MNsure
Dayton said the existing "operational problems" worry him, and are the kind of hitches that should have been worked out some time ago.
Read More »MN United PAC releases ‘Minnesota 15’ list
On the same day the U.S. Supreme Court struck struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, the Minnesotans United PAC released the full "Minnesota 15" list of pro-gay marriage legislators who will be made "priorities" in their reelection campaigns. That list includes the five legislative Republicans who voted in favor of the bill and 10 rural Democrats serving in the House who could be vulnerable after casting their "yes" votes.
Read More »OLA: Conservation easements need tune-up
A new report from the legislative auditor will likely spur lawmakers to re-examine the money they’re giving to state agencies and nonprofits to conserve outdoor habitat.
Read More »Sand-mining boom on legislative agenda
While excavating sand is nothing new in Minnesota, the rush to excavate large quantities to ship to the Dakotas has quickly unearthed a prominent issue for state legislators and regulators.
Read More »Boom in frac sand mining leaves Minnesota regulators scrambling
Silica sand mining has become a booming business in southeastern Minnesota, and as a result it’s also become a burgeoning issue at the Legislature.
Read More »Capitol awaits final stadium vote
After a pair of marathon floor debates, the House and Senate passed legislation this week authorizing construction of a $975 million stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.
Read More »Lyle Koenen to run in Senate special election
DFL state Rep. Lyle Koenen has announced he's running to succeed the late DFL Sen. Gary Kubly in the April 10 special election. Kubly's successor will serve for a brief time before this fall's election in the newly drawn legislative districts.
Read More »As endorsing season looms, MN legislators scrambling to finalize election plans
House and Senate races across the state are rapidly shaking out after the release of the 2012 legislative map last month. And with local endorsing conventions set to take place throughout March, incumbents and challengers alike have little time to make decisions about their political futures.
Read More »Legislative contests come into focus
House and Senate races across the state are rapidly shaking out following the release of new legislative maps.
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